US Stamp Values Scott 296: 1901 4c Pan American Exposition: Electric Automobile in Washington. Page 3

4c Pan-American (Scott 296). Mint N.H. bottom left imprint and plate nos. 1145/1142 block of ten, deep rich colors FINE AND RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED BOTTOM PLATE BLOCK OF TEN OF THE 4-CENT PAN-AMERICAN ISSUE. Bottom plate blocks are particularly desirable as they are the only positions to show both plate numbers.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3677

4c Pan-American (Scott 296). Top imprint and plate no. 1145 block of six, lightly hinged, rich colors, diagonal crease affects four stamps, Very Fine appearance

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3678

296Sa, 1901 4c Pan American, Inverted center, Specimen overprint,diagonal specimen overprint at bottom right, one of four possible specimen positions, o.g. (small gum disturbance, not mentioned on certs), corner perf crease at bottom right. Most stamps of this issue have either disturbed o.g. or various faults having once been affixed to Post Office ledger book, typical centering for issue as most come from the same sheet and typically touch bottom margin, a true rarity which some say is the rarest and most popular of U.S. rarities, 2014 PSE and 1964 PF certificates (Scott price $11,500)

H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1305

296, 1901 4c Pan American, PO fresh, NH, 2014 PSE Graded VF 80 certificate (Scott value $180)

H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1304

1901, 4¢ Pan-American (Scott 296), top margin single with imprint, o.g., never hinged, eye catching top quality stamp with the imprint at top, with wonderful centering and warm rich color, Extremely Fine to Superb, 2008 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP-95. SMQ $925 in the grade of XF-Sup-95. Scott $170. Estimate value $750 – 1,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2292

1901, 4¢ Pan-American (Scott 296), o.g., never hinged, gorgeous centering and a mirror like impression, a pristine mint example, Extremely Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-90. SMQ $350 in the grade of XF-90. Scott $170. Estimate value $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2293

1901, 4¢ Pan-American (Scott 296), top margin block of 4 with plate number and part imprint, o.g., one never hinged at top, lightly hinged at bottom, Fine and attractive excellent positional piece. Scott $390+. Estimate price $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2294

4c Pan-American, Center Inverted, Specimen Ovpt. (Scott 296aS). Clear “Specimen” at left reading up, inverted diagonal orientation, slightly disturbed original gum, wide margins to touched at bottom, couple tiny corner creases FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE 4-CENT PAN-AMERICAN INVERT WITH SPECIMEN OVERPRINT. If the reported numbers are correct, a total of 203 4c Inverts were released, both with and without the overprint. An unknown quantity of the 4c Pan-American invert was overprinted with a small “Specimen” overprint. Some examples, both with and without the overprint, were given away by Third Asst. Postmaster General Edwin C. Madden. When postal authorities learned of the practice, they destroyed 194 copies and put one pane of 100 into the official archives. At a later date, 97 of these were traded for rarities missing from the archives. With 1986 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2014, Sale 1082, Lot 439

4c Pan-American, Center Inverted (296a). Part redistributed original gum, balanced margins three sides to just into frameline at bottom, thin spots FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE 4-CENT PAN-AMERICAN INVERT. The 4c stamp portrays an electric automobile, known at the time as the “Electric Vehicle Service,” as depicted on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad brochure from which the engraving was made. In the background one can see the dome of the Capitol. One of the two men seated at the front was Samuel P. Hege, B&O’s passenger agent, so this stamp actually depicts a living person in violation of the law. The 4c Pan-American Invert was a special printing and not regularly issued. Examples were distributed through two official channels, and the gum on the majority of stamps without “Specimen” overprint was disturbed. In fact, because the stamps were removed from mounting paper, they are generally thinned or have seriously disturbed gum. Scott Catalogue notes that “Values are for examples with full original gum that is slightly disturbed”

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2014, Sale 1082, Lot 438

4c Pan-American, Center Inverted (296a). Large part disturbed original gum, bright colors, few tiny thin spots, sealed tear at upper left, few tiny perf flaws at top VERY FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE 4-CENT PAN-AMERICAN INVERT. The 4c stamp portrays an electric automobile, known at the time as the “Electric Vehicle Service,” as depicted on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad brochure from which the engraving was made. In the background one can see the dome of the Capitol. The two men depicted in the front seat are both chauffeurs. The man in the passenger compartment is Samuel P. Hege, so this stamp actually depicts a living person in violation of the law. The 4c Pan-American Invert was a special printing and not regularly issued. Examples were distributed through two official channels, and the gum on the majority of stamps without “Specimen” overprint was disturbed. In fact, because the stamps were removed from mounting paper, they are generally thinned or have seriously disturbed gum. Scott Catalogue notes that “Values are for examples with full original gum that is slightly disturbed”.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 434

/ U.S. General Issues, 1901, 4¢ Pan-American, Block of 4, #296, 2 o.g. (h.r.) top, 2 n.h., fresh and Fine. Scott $480. Estimate $120-150.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2014, Sale 102, Lot 1951

U.S. General Issues, 1901, 4¢ Pan-American, Plate Block of 6, Imprint, #296, o.g. (h.r.), wide bottom #1145, fresh and Fine. Scott $2,100. Estimate value $500-600.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2014, Sale 102, Lot 1952

1901, 4¢ Pan-American (Scott 296), top plate block of 6, o.g., very lightly hinged, extremely desirable top quality plate with sensational rich color, a handsome showpiece that would fit into any outstanding collection, Extremely Fine, 1992 P.F. certificate. Scott $2,100. Estimate price $2,000 – 3,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 653, Lot 2397

1901, 4¢ Pan-American (Scott 296), o.g., never hinged, well margined example with deep rich color, a flawless stamp with great eye appeal, Extremely Fine to Superb, 2009 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP-95. SMQ $925 in the grade of XF-SUP-95. Scott $180. Estimate $750 – 1,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 653, Lot 2203

1901, 4¢ Pan-American (Scott 296), bottom margin block of 4 with plate number 1142 and full arrow, o.g., hinge remnant, choice multiple with brilliant colors, a very pleasing piece, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $320. Estimate $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 462