Value of US Stamp Scott 400A – 1913 10c Panama-Pacific Exposition: Discovery of San Francisco Bay. Page 10

10c Orange, Panama-Pacific (Scott 400A). Bottom plate no. 6135 block of six, lightly hinged, deep rich color and proof-like impression, faint diagonal crease in selvage only at bottom right FINE APPEARANCE. AN ATTRACTIVE PLATE NUMBER BLOCK OF SIX OF THE 10-CENT ORANGE PERF 12 PANAMA-PACIFIC. The color of this plate block is stunning.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1736

10c Orange, Panama-Pacific (Scott 400A). Top plate no. 6139 block of six, stamps Mint N.H., small h.r. at top edge of selvage (easily trimmed which would make this Mint N.H.), rich color on bright paper, natural pre-printing paperfold affects left stamps FINE-VERY FINE. AN ATTRACTIVE PLATE BLOCK OF THE 10-CENT ORANGE PERF 10 PANAMA-PACIFIC ISSUE. Top position plate blocks of the 10c Orange Perf 12 Panama-Pacific are rarely found with choice centering.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1739

10c Orange, Panama-Pacific (Scott 400A). Right plate no. 6135 block of six, brilliant color, long and full perforations all around EXTREMELY FINE. A MAGNIFICENT PLATE NUMBER BLOCK OF SIX OF THE 10-CENT ORANGE PERF 12 PANAMA-PACIFIC. The uniformly superb centering of this plate block places it among the finest known.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1738

10c Orange, Panama-Pacific (Scott 400A). Left plate no. 6130 block of six, vibrant shade and detailed impression, Mint N.H. except where few perf separations expertly reinforced, light natural gum bends VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL PLATE NUMBER BLOCK OF SIX OF THE 10-CENT ORANGE PERF 12 PANAMA-PACIFIC. 10c Orange Perf 12 Panama-Pacific plate blocks are rare with such choice centering.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1733

10c Orange, Panama-Pacific (Scott 400A). Bottom plate no. 6130 block of six, slightly disturbed original gum where perf separations expertly rejoined, rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper VERY FINE APPEARING PLATE NUMBER BLOCK OF THE 10-CENT ORANGE PERF 12 PANAMA-PACIFIC. The 10c Orange Perf 12 is rare as a plate block and especially desirable as a top or bottom position.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1732

10c Orange, Panama-Pacific (Scott 400A). Mint N.H. top plate no. 6135 block of six, vibrant color on crisp paper FRESH AND FINE. A RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE NUMBER BLOCK OF SIX OF THE 10-CENT ORANGE PERF 12 PANAMA-PACIFIC. This rare plate block is especially desirable from the top position.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1735

10c Orange, Panama-Pacific (Scott 400A). Right plate no. 6130 block of six with wide selvage, few h.r. where minor perf separations sensibly reinforced, left center stamp small natural inclusion, light natural gum bend VERY GOOD-FINE. A SCARCE PLATE NUMBER BLOCK OF SIX OF THE 10-CENT ORANGE PERF 12 PANAMA-PACIFIC. An affordable example of this plate block rarity.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1734

10c Orange, Panama-Pacific (400A). Mint N.H. top plate no. 6130 block of six with wide selvage, vibrant color on post-office fresh paper VERY FINE. A RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF THE 10-CENT ORANGE PERF 12 PANAMA-PACIFIC. ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE WITH SUCH WIDE TOP SELVAGE. Power Search revealed only one Scott 400A top position plate block in Mint N.H. condition, and another was offered in the Shreves Gray sale in 2005.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1731

10c Orange, Panama-Pacific (Scott 400A). Left plate no. 6143 block of six with wide selvage, intense shade and impression, lightly hinged, attractive offset on back FINE-VERY FINE. A REMARKABLY CHOICE PLATE NUMBER BLOCK OF SIX OF THE 10-CENT ORANGE PERF 12 PANAMA-PACIFIC. Particularly desirable with the wide left margin

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1744

10c Orange, Panama-Pacific (Scott 400A). Bottom plate no. 6143 block of six, five stamps Mint N.H., top right stamp previously hinged, bottom left stamp naturally short gum, radiant color on bright paper VERY FINE. A BEAUTIFULLY CENTERED PLATE NUMBER BLOCK OF SIX OF THE 10-CENT ORANGE PERF 12 PANAMA-PACIFIC. Scarce with such choice centering.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1743

10c Orange, Panama-Pacific (Scott 400A). Bottom plate no. 6139 block of six, h.r., vibrant color, few expertly rejoined perf separations at top right, bottom left stamp thin spot from hinge removal FINE APPEARING PLATE NUMBER BLOCK OF SIX OF THE 10-CENT ORANGE PERF 12 PANAMA-PACIFIC. An affordable example of this plate block rarity.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1740

10c Panama-Pacific (400A). Mint N.H. upper right complete pane of 70 with plate no. 6143 at top and right, brilliant color, natural pre-printing paper fold affects three stamps at top (including top plate block), centering on most ranges from Very Good-Fine, with several Very Fine and position 63 an Extremely Fine Jumbo (end stamp at right in second to last row) A BEAUTIFUL AND EXTREMELY RARE COMPLETE PANE OF THE 10-CENT ORANGE PERF 12 PANAMA-PACIFIC ISSUE. This is the first complete pane we have offered since keeping computerized records. Scott Retail as plate blocks and singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1742

10c Orange, Panama-Pacific (Scott 400A). Right plate no. 6139 block of six, intense shade and impression, stamps Mint N.H., plate no. single small natural gum skip, sealed tear in center selvage, small internal perf flaw between Pos. 4 and 6 FINE APPEARING PLATE NUMBER BLOCK OF SIX OF THE 10-CENT ORANGE PERF 12 PANAMA-PACIFIC. An affordable example of this plate block rarity.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1741

U.S. General Issues, 1913, 10¢ orange Panama-Pacific, #400A. N.h., plate number single, black specks on face, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $500. Estimate price $150.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 81, Lot 594

UNITED STATES 1910-30 Issues 1913 10c orange, right margin plate number block of six, with staple holes and natural indentations in selvage, stamps well centered and fresh, tiny hinge at lower right only, others n.h., fine-v.f. A rare plate block

Cherrystone Auctions, Apr 2009, Sale 200904, Lot 84