Value of US Stamps Scott 404: 10c 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition: Discovery of San Francisco Bay. Page 2

1915, 10¢ Panama-Pacific, perf 10 (Scott 404), o.g., very lightly hinged, brilliant color, choice example of this popular stamp, Fine. Scott $700. Estimate price $250 – 350.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2984

10c Panama-Pacific, Perf 10 (Scott 404). Left plate no. 6139 block of six, narrow selvage, lightly hinged, vibrant color, slight wrinkle at bottom left FRESH AND FINE-VERY FINE PLATE BLOCK OF THE 10-CENT PERF 10 PANAMA-PACIFIC ISSUE. This is the first left position plate block we have offered since our 2009 MLG sale. Power Search contains only one other (regummed) from this position in our auctions from 1994 onwards.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 656

10c Panama-Pacific, Perf 10 (404). Mint N.H. block of four with left selvage, vivid color, left stamps light natural gum bend, fresh and Fine-Very Fine, scarce in Mint N.H. condition, Scott Retail as singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 655

1915, 10¢ Panama-Pacific, perf 10. Bottom margin plate number “6139” single, full o.g., well centered, bold color, Very Fine and choice, with 1984 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 404; $725.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2810

1915, 10¢ Panama-Pacific, perf 10. Top margin single, o.g., never hinged (hinged in ungummed portion of selvage only0, rich deep color, fresh and F.-V.F., with 1991 A.P.S. certificate. Scott No. 404; $1,700.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2375

1915, 10¢ Panama-Pacific, perf 10. O.g., lightly hinged, rich color, fresh, F.-V.F., with 2003 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 404; $700.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2376

10c Panama-Pacific, Perf 10 (Scott 404). Mint N.H., vibrant color and proof-like impression on post-office fresh paper, almost perfectly centered with wide margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SPECTACULAR EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT PANAMA-PACIFIC PERF 10, WHICH HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. Long before numerical grading, the rarity of 10c Panama-Pacific Perf 10 stamps in superb condition (hinged or not) was well-established. The 10-gauge perfs on this issue are almost always uneven or shortened from separation. Centering is rarely above Fine. Finally, the Orange ink on many examples has darkened. This stamp is the exception on all counts. With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $8,250.00). Only one has graded higher and seven others share this highly desirable grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2015, Sale 1093, Lot 249

10c Panama-Pacific, Perf 10 (404). Top plate no. 6130 block of six with extra wide selvage, stamps Mint N.H., lightly hinged in selvage only, vivid color and detailed impression, choice centering, diagonal crease (caused during production) affects top right and top center stamps and top left selvage VERY FINE-EXTREMELY FINE APPEARANCE. THIS PLATE BLOCK RARITY IS SELDOM FOUND WITH SUCH CHOICE CENTERING. Ex MLG collection. Scott Retail as Mint N.H. singles $10,200.00. Scott Retail as hinged plate block

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2015, Sale 1093, Lot 250

1915, 10¢ Panama-Pacific, perf 10 (Scott 404), block of 4, o.g., hinge remnant (lower left stamp never hinged), impressive well margined multiple with an incredible depth of color, quite scarce as a block, as most multiples have been broken up to satisfy collector demand for quality singles, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $3,800 as singles. Estimate price $2,000 – 3,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1759

1915, 10¢ Panama-Pacific, perf 10 (Scott 404), o.g., very lightly hinged, wonderful color and impression, a very pleasing example, Fine to Very Fine, 1994 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $700. Estimate value $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1757

1915, 10¢ Panama-Pacific, perf 10 (Scott 404), o.g., previously hinged, brilliant fresh example, a handsome example of this popular stamp, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $700. Estimate value $350 – 500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1758

United States 1910-30 Issues 1914 Perf. 10, 10c orange, well centered with wide margins, fresh color, l.h., v.f., with 2002 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 201501, Lot 182

USA (Scott 404) 1915 PANAMA-PACIFIC 10¢ ORANGE PERF 10 Choice example, fresh and bright, very fine. Original gum, hinge remnant. Cat $725.

Regency-Superior, Jan 2015, Sale 109, Lot 1192

USA (Scott 404) 1915 PANAMA-PACIFIC 10¢ ORANGE PERF 10 Fresh and bright, MINT never hinged, very fine right margin single. (2013 PSE Cert #01272817) Cat value $1700.

Regency-Superior, Jan 2015, Sale 109, Lot 1188

10c Panama-Pacific, Perf 10 (Scott 404). Wide balanced margins all around, fresh color, Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1090, Lot 1496