US Stamps Price Scott 294: 1901 1c Pan American Exposition: Fast Lake Navigation. Page 2

1901, 1¢ Pan-American. Top margin plate number “1139” single, o.g., never hinged, gem centering amid balanced margins, rich deep colors, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 294; $42.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2771

1901, 1¢ Pan-American. Top margin plate “1116” block of 6 with imprint, o.g., never hinged (short gumming at top), exceptional centering throughout, fresh with rich colors; couple reinforced perf separations in ungummed selvage, otherwise Extremely Fine, a beautiful plate block. Scott No. 294; $475.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2890

1901, 1¢ Pan-American, center inverted. O.g., fairly light hinging, rich bold colors and crisp impressions, Fine and attractive, a lovely sound example of the 1901 1¢ Pan-American with Center Inverted, with 1971 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 294a; $12,500.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2306

1901, 1¢ Pan-American, center inverted. Slightly disturbed o.g., near perfect centering, rich color and crisp impression, Extremely Fine, ex A. Menjou, Hansen, with 2002 P.S.E. and 2008 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 294a; $12,500. A WONDERFULLY CHOICE CENTERED 1901 1¢ PAN-AMERICAN INVERT.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2305

o 1901, 1¢ Pan-American, center inverted (294a), exceptionally well centered, deep color. Light unobtrusive cancel, vignette completely visible. Small corner crease and stained spot bottom right. Fresh. Very Fine appearance. Scott $20,000 A MOST ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE OF THE 1¢ INVERT WHICH IS FAR MORE RARE USED. Expertization: 2014 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2015, Sale 351, Lot 155

1901, 1¢ Pan-American (Scott 294), bottom plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, gleaming fresh color, a lovely multiple, Fine. Scott $475. Estimate value $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1586

USA (Scott 294a) 1901 PAN-AMERICAN 1¢ GREEN & BLACK CENTER INVERTED The iconic Pan American 1¢ with INVERTED center. Double oval postmark, rare in postally used condition. Attractive example, rich colors, reperforated right & bottom, very fine appearance. (2014 PSE Cert #01290189) Cat price $20000.

Regency-Superior, Jan 2015, Sale 109, Lot 1064

1c Pan-American, Center Inverted (Scott 294a). Rich color and strong impressions, choice centering with wide margins, two short perfs at left VERY FINE CENTERING AND AN ATTRACTIVE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT PAN-AMERICAN INVERT. With 1944 A.P.S. and 2014 P.S.E. certificates (OGh, F 70; SMQ price $8,000.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1090, Lot 1432

1c Pan-American, Center Inverted (Scott 294a). Deep rich colors, neat strike of Syracuse N.Y. oval cancel, reperfed at top, small thin spot at center VERY FINE APPEARING USED EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT PAN-AMERICAN INVERT. The 1c Pan-American Inverts were found in at least four different post offices around the country, soon after release of the issue in May 1901. According to the revised Johl-King book (p.7) “The first known copies of this error were discovered at Bessemer, Alabama, by the Carrell Jewelry Company on some circulars just prior to mailing them. When they realized the find they had made they lost no time in removing the stamps from the circulars and thus saved them to philately.” The 1c Pan-American Invert in used condition is considerably scarcer than unused. Our updated census, available at our website at http://siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/294a/294a.pdf , records 48 used examples plus three on cover, for a total of 51 copies. 39 off-cover stamps plus one on cover have faults ranging from corner creases to repairs. Ex Lake Shore. Census No. 294a-CAN-27. With 1997 P.F. certificate.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3690

1c Pan-American (Scott 294). Bottom imprint, plate nos. 1172/1234 and arrow block of ten, lightly hinged, rich colors, fresh and Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3675

294a, 1901 1c Pan American, Inverted center,o.g., partial old hinge remnant, small thin, a Fine appearing example of this popular error; 2014 PSE certificate (Scott $12,500)

H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1302

1901, 1¢ Pan-American (Scott 294), o.g., never hinged, extraordinary color and impression, in fact we cannot recall ever seeing a 1¢ Pan American with this fantastic deep color, plus although not specifically mentioned on the accompanying certificate of authenticity, this stamp features a nice vignette shift to the bottom of the stamp, sort of a “Sunken Boat” look to it, Extremely Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-90. SMQ $125 in the grade of XF-90. Scott $40. Estimate value $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2289

1c Pan-American, Center Inverted (Scott 294a). Slightly disturbed original gum, deep rich colors and proof-like impressions, nice margins and centering VERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT PAN-AMERICAN INVERT. The 1c Pan-American Inverts were found in at least four different post offices around the country, soon after release of the issue in May 1901. With 1985 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2014, Sale 1082, Lot 436

1c Pan-American, Center Inverted (Scott 294a). Deep rich colors and proof-like impressions, well-balanced margins VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A STUNNING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT PAN-AMERICAN INVERT. The 1c Pan-American Inverts were found in at least four different post offices around the country, soon after release of the issue in May 1901.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 430

1c Pan-American, Center Inverted (Scott 294a). Deep rich colors and proof-like impressions, very slight gum disturbance from previous hinge, unusually choice centering VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT PAN-AMERICAN INVERT. The 1c Pan-American Inverts were found in at least four different post offices around the country, soon after release of the issue in May 1901.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 432