Costs of US Stamps Scott Catalog # 295: 1901 2c Pan American Exposition: Empire State Express. Page 9

1901, 2¢ Pan-American (295), bottom margin imprint single with large, perfectly balanced margins and immaculate, never hinged original gum, post office fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ $350. Scott $43 Expertization: 2007 PSE Certificate graded XF-Sup 95.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 333, Lot 3708

2c Pan-American (Scott 295). Mint N.H. bottom left half-arrow, imprint and plate no. 1078 block of eight, fresh and Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2010, Sale 992, Lot 2383

2c Pan-American, Center Inverted (295a). Original gum, very lightly hinged, beautifully centered with wide and balanced margins, bright colors and clear impressions of vignette and frame EXTREMELY FINE GEM. ONE OF THE FINEST ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLES OF THE 2-CENT PAN-AMERICAN INVERT. THIS MARVELOUS STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF XF 90 BY P.S.E. The 2c is the rarest of the three Pan-American Inverts. It is surmised that approximately 200 were issued through the post office, with two distinct shades known. Estimates of surviving examples range from an early count (1945) of 55 unused and 2-3 used to the 2009 Datz estimate of 75-85 unused, seven used and two blocks of four (one of which is rejoined). Our Levi records contain the intact block offered in the Whitman sale (4), a reconstructed block offered in our Zoellner sale (4), 64 unused singles and 6 used singles, for a total of 72 unused and 6 used. Many of the unused singles have disturbed gum or no gum, and/or are off center to top or top left. With 1968, 1982 and 1995 P.F. certificates. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90, SMQ $144,000.00). Only two others have been awarded this grade — at least one of them (ex Whitman) has a hinge remnant. The Scott Catalogue value is for a stamp with slightly disturbed gum.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2010, Sale 989, Lot 175

2c Pan-American (Scott 295). Mint N.H. bottom right imprint and plate no. 1126 block of eight, rich colors, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, a beautiful plate block

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2010, Sale 984, Lot 733

2c Pan-American, Train Vignette Shifts (295 var). Four singles showing each of the possible train position varieties, “fast”, “slow”, “high” and “low” trains, one Mint N.H., Fine, interesting group

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2010, Sale 984, Lot 732

2c Pan-American (Scott 295). Mint N.H., radiant color and detailed impressions, wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a gorgeous stamp, with 1990 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ price $350.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2010, Sale 983, Lot 190

2c Pan-American (Scott 295). Mint N.H. top imprint and plate no. 1176 block of six, fresh and bright, impeccable centering, light “scoring line” from right selvage to across top left stamp, Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2010, Sale 983, Lot 191

United States 1901 Pan-American Issue 1901 2c carmine and black, bottom imprint and double plate number block of ten, bright colors, n.h., minor perf. separations, fine-v.f.

Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2010, Sale 201001, Lot 136

2c Pan-American (Scott 295). Mint N.H. bottom double imprint and plate nos. 1129/1195 block of 20 with arrow and markers, full side selvage, couple small tears in selvage, Very Good-Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 982, Lot 5661

2c Pan-American (Scott 295). Mint N.H., incredibly wide margins and perfectly centered, strong colors, fresh and crisp, Extremely Fine Gem, P.S.E. encapsulated (Superb 98, SMQ value $950.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 978, Lot 1095

2c Pan-American (Scott 295). Mint N.H., unusually deep colors on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ price $305.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1645

2c Pan-American, Large Die Proof on India (Scott 295P1). Die sunk on 200 x 153mm card, brilliant colors, with blue control no. on back, few minor toning spots mostly confined to back, light bend at bottom center, otherwise Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1032

2c Pan-American, Center Inverted (295a). Bright and fresh, well-preserved original gum with a small h.r. at top, tiny natural inclusion at top left of vignette FINE. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT PAN-AMERICAN INVERT IN SOUND CONDITION. The 2c is the rarest of the three Pan-American Inverts. It is surmised that approximately 200 were issued through the post office, with two distinct shades known. Estimates of surviving examples range from an early count (1945) of 55 unused and 2-3 used to the 1998 Datz estimate of 150 unused, 3-5 used and a block of four intact. Our Levi records contain the intact block (4), reconstructed block (4), 64 unused singles and 6 used singles, for a total of 72 unused and 6 used. Many of the unused singles have disturbed gum or no gum, and/or are off center to top or top left. With 2007 P.F. certificate. Scott footnote states “Almost all unused copies of No. 295a have partial or disturbed gum. Values are for examples with full original gum that is slightly disturbed.”

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 973, Lot 180

2c Pan-American (Scott 295). Mint N.H. bottom double imprint and plate nos. 1167/1135 block of 20 with arrow and markers, full side selvage, Fine-Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1337

2c Pan-American (Scott 295). Mint N.H. bottom imprint and double plate nos. 1167/1124 block of ten with arrow and markers, radiant colors, fresh and Fine-Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1336