Robert A. Siegel is organizing an upcoming auction for the Nathanael Greene Collection, which will feature a captivating selection of stamps. This assortment includes stamps from both the United States and China, and we have come across some particularly fascinating pieces that will be available for sale.
The unique Curtiss Jenny Grounded Plane stamps, featuring airplanes with wheels in error go through the word "Cents". This stamp comes from fragments of three separate sheets. One of them was occasionally found and subsequently divided by J. Klemann. Another was discovered in 1946 and later sold on November 4, 1964. In Linn's Stamp News dated April 21, 1986, specialist Joseph R. Kirker Jr. shared his research, uncovering a third source. The offered example here is exceptionally rare. It comes with a 2023 P.S.E. (Professional Stamp Experts) certificate, graded XF-Superb 95, and is the only Mint N.H. instance of this variety assessed by P.S.E. Other graded versions include one with a hinge graded at 98 (recently included in our "Vaquero" auction), one graded at 85, and another graded at 80. Starting price: $7,500.
Fruit Growing carmine rose Parcel Post stamp with the denomination of $1 possesses impeccable qualities. It is in mint condition with never hinged gum, displaying a stunning, vivid color on the paper. The center is essentially perfect, showcasing its outstanding visual appeal.
This particular example is considered an extraordinary gem, graded superb 98 by P.S.E., denoting its exceptional quality. The captivating scene of a fruit-bearing grove in Florida was captured from a photograph provided by the Department of Agriculture.
Accompanied by P.S.E. certificates from 2010 and 2021, both graded as Superb 98, this stamp ranks among the highest in terms of condition. In the P.S.E. Population Report, only three Mint N.H. stamps have received higher grades (two at 98J and one at a perfect 100, which has yet to be offered). Only five additional stamps share this highly desirable grade, further highlighting its rarity and desirability. Starting price: $6,000.
Fast Lane Navigation 1c Green & Black Pan-American Center Inverted stamp. Original gum is slightly disrupted, presenting vibrant colors, giving detailed impressions. It is a testament to the one-cent Pan-American Invert's exquisite qualities.
They were discovered in 4 post-offices of the United States shortly after their release in 1901. These locations include Bessemer, Alabama; Richmond, Virginia; Utica, New York; and Connecticut.
Accompanied by P.F. certificates from 2008, as well as P.S.E. certificates from 2002 and 2018, this stamp is deemed DOG XF 90, denoting its high quality. The SMQ for OGph is also considered. Starting price: $12,500.
