US Stamp Values Scott 295: 1901 2c Pan American Exposition: Empire State Express. Page 4

1901, 2¢ Pan-American (295), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, monumental GEM QUALITY full top, with breathtaking color, as fresh and choice as the day it was issued, deserving placement in the finest collection, Superb, 2012 P.F. certificate. Scott $475. Estimate price $750 – 1,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3396

1901, 2¢ Pan-American (295), neat face free black cancellation, absolutely spectacular top quality example, a relatively common stamp in a state of preservation rarely found; perfectly centered amid extra large margins, and breathtaking bold rich color, deserving placement in the finest collection of World Class GEMS, Superb, 2013 P.F. certificate graded SUP-98. Scott $1. Estimate price $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3393

2c Pan-American (Scott 295). Mint N.H., radiant color, balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ value $310.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 452

2c Pan-American (Scott 295). Mint N.H., rich colors and proof-like impressions, gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp in every respect, P.S.E. encapsulated (Superb 98; SMQ price $925.00), only five have graded higher (at 98J)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 451

2c Pan-American (Scott 295). Mint N.H. top left imprint, plate no. 1098 and arrow block of twelve, long string of siderographers’ initials, exceptional centering for this large plate block, fresh color on crisp paper, Extremely Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 454

2c Pan-American (Scott 295). Mint N.H., choice centering with wide margins, intense colors, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $310.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 453

2c Pan-American (Scott 295). Mint N.H. top right corner imprint and plate no. 1098 block of eight, high train variety with smoke touching the upper frame, vivid color, Very Fine, nice variety and scarce in plate block form

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 456

2c Pan-American (Scott 295). Mint N.H. bottom imprint and plate no. 1092 block of six, brilliant color, choice centering for this tightly spaced issue, Extremely Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 455

2c Pan-American (295). Pane of 100, separated into two pieces starting vertically along the top arrow, both top imprint and plate no. 1126 blocks six intact, full selvage at sides with pressmen’s initials, half-arrows at bottom corners and natural s.e. at bottom, 70 stamps Mint N.H. including top three horizontal rows, others small h.r. where some perf separations sensibly reinforced, rich colors, choice centering throughout, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as two Mint N.H. plate blocks, 58 Mint N.H. singles and 30 hinged singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 457

United States 1901 Pan-American Issue 1901 2c carmine and black, top margin imprint single with sideographer’s initials, n.h., well centered, v.f. A beautiful stamp, with 1998 PSE cert. and 2003 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Jul 2013, Sale 201307, Lot 102

Scott 295, 1901 2c Pan American, ,extraordinary centering, deep rich color and prooflike Impression, NH, stellar mint single with 2007 PSE ,Graded Superb 98 Certificate, with a mere five stamps graded higher. (SMQ ,$925)

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2013, Sale 3003, Lot 1192

Scott 295, 1901 2c Pan American,unusually well centered, NH, 2004 PSE Graded XF-Superb 95 Certificate (SMQ $310)

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2013, Sale 3003, Lot 1193

1901, 2¢ Pan-American (Scott 295), bottom plate block of 20, o.g., never hinged, a choice plate strip that contains two plate blocks, a plate number and imprint block of six, along with a scarce plate numbers, arrow and imprint block of ten, incredibly fresh, Very Fine. Scott $1,745. Estimate value $750 – 1,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2013, Sale 636, Lot 248

1901, 2¢ Pan-American (Scott 295), bottom plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, a nice solid plate with breathtaking rich colors, very handsome and fresh, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $475. Estimate price $250 – 350.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2013, Sale 636, Lot 246

1901, 2¢ Pan-American (Scott 295), bottom plate block of 10, o.g., small hinge remnants, extremely attractive top quality example, wonderfully well centered with radiant rich colors, quite elusive in a multiple of this size, Very Fine. Scott $700. Estimate value $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2013, Sale 636, Lot 247