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8c Pan-American (298). Mint N.H., gorgeous rich colors and detailed impressions on fresh paper, essentially perfectly centered
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 8-CENT PAN-AMERICAN ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
With 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $5,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded to a Mint N.H. example and it is shared by only eight others.
8c Pan-American (298). Mint N.H., gorgeous deep colors and detailed impressions on crisp paper, perfectly centered
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A TRULY SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 8-CENT PAN-AMERICAN ISSUE, WHICH IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
With 2001 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $3,950.00). This is the highest grade awarded and only eight others share it out of a total graded population of 293.
8c Pan-American (298). Mint N.H., beautiful Jumbo margins and essentially perfectly centered, strong colors on crisp paper, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Merlin, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $2,500.00), this is the second highest grade awarded (highest is 98)
8c Pan-American (298). Mint N.H., beautiful Jumbo margins and essentially perfectly centered, strong colors on crisp paper, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Merlin, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,100.00 as 95, $3,950.00 as 98)
8c Pan-American (298). Mint N.H., beautiful Jumbo margins and essentially perfectly centered, strong colors on crisp paper
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 8-CENT PAN-AMERICAN ISSUE.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,150.00 as 95, $4,375.00 as 98). Only three examples have graded higher and only six others share this grade
8c Pan-American (298). Mint N.H., incredibly beautiful large Jumbo margins and essentially perfectly centered as well, strong colors on crisp paper
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. CERTAINLY ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN 8-CENT PAN-AMERICAN STAMPS.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $2,100.00 for 95, $6,100.00 for 98). This example and three others are the only ones to achieve this grade out of 150 Mint N.H. stamps submitted (with only two higher).
8c Pan-American (298). Mint N.H., deep rich colors and detailed impressions, unusually wide margins and choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,400.00), the highest grade awarded is 98
8c Pan-American (298). Mint N.H. top plate no. 1150 single, exceptionally well balanced margins, wonderfully rich colors and detailed impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1999 P.F. and 2016 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,200.00)
8c Pan-American (298). Mint N.H., exceedingly well-centered with wide margins, deep rich colors on crisp paper and detailed impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,200.00), the highest grade awarded is a 98
8c Pan-American (298). Mint N.H., deep rich colors and detailed impressions, unusually wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,000.00), the highest grade awarded is a 98
8c Pan-American (298). Mint N.H., deep rich colors and proof-like impressions, gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,000.00)
8c Pan-American (298). Mint N.H. with top imprint selvage, rich colors, beautifully centered with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2000 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,325.00)
8c Pan-American (298). Mint N.H., trace of guideline at right, rich colors, beautifully centered with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,350.00)
8c Pan-American (298). Mint N.H. with imprint at top, rich colors, beautifully centered with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2000 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,350.00)
8c Pan-American (298). Mint N.H. with top part imprint selvage, also shows some plate printer's initials, rich colors, choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $500.00)
8c Pan-American (298). Mint N.H. with top imprint selvage, rich color, well-proportioned margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, a desirable high-grade example showing the complete letters of the Bureau of Engraving & Printing imprint, with 2000 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $500.00)
8c Pan-American (298). Mint N.H., magnificent margins and almost perfectly centered, strong colors and fine impression, Extremely Fine, with 1993 P.F. certificate for block and 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $525.00)
8c Pan-American (298). Mint N.H., deep rich colors and proof-like impressions, well-proportioned margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2002 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90)
8c Pan-American (298). Mint N.H. with top sheet selvage, exceptionally well-centered, Extremely Fine, this value of the Pan-American Issue is quite challenging to find in high-grade Mint N.H. condition, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $340.00)
8c Pan-American (298). Mint N.H., intense shades and impressions, well-balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1990 and 2000 P.F. certificates, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $370.00)