Value of US Stamp Scott 404 – 1915 10c Panama-Pacific Exposition: Discovery of San Francisco Bay. Page 7

1915, 10¢ Panama-Pacific, perf 10 (404), o.g., hinge remnant, nicely centered example, brilliant color; reperforated at top and right, otherwise Very Fine. Scott $725. Estimate price $250 – 350.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3512

10c Panama-Pacific, Perf 10 (Scott 404). Lightly hinged, gorgeous color on post-office fresh paper, Jumbo margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT PERF 10 PANAMA-PACIFIC. With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ value $1,300.00 as 95, $2,150.00 as 98), only two hinged copies have graded higher and only one other shares this grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 535

United States 1910-30 Issues 1915 10c orange, n.h., well centered, beautiful color, fresh and v.f., with 1998 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Jul 2013, Sale 201307, Lot 134

10c Panama-Pacific, Perf 10 (Scott 404). Mint N.H., vibrant color, well-balanced margins, long and full perforations EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT PERF 10 PANAMA-PACIFIC ISSUE. With 1993 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 1044, Lot 267

10c Panama-Pacific, Perf 10 (404). Block of four, bottom stamps Mint N.H., top stamps single hinge mark, brilliant color and paper, bottom right stamp trivial natural inclusion on one perf at bottom, Fine and attractive multiple, Scott Retail as singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1780

Scott #404, 10c Panama-Pacific, perf. 10, right margin plate no. 6135 block of six, wonderfully fresh and intact, nicely centered for this, o.g., l.h., five stamps n.h., couple mild natural gum bends, fine-very fine; a rare plate block which is missing from most advanced collections.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 142, Lot 353

Scott #404, 10c Panama-Pacific, perf. 10, o.g., h.r., nearly very fine; 1983 PF certificate

Spink Shreves Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 142, Lot 352

1915, 10¢ Panama-Pacific, perf 10 (Scott 404), o.g., lightly hinged, beautiful deep rich color, a pleasing example, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $725. Estimate value $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 517

1915, 10¢ Panama-Pacific, perf 10 (Scott 404), top plate number single, o.g., never hinged (tiny natural gum skips), extremely wide top selvage, with impressive rich shade, very pretty, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,700. Estimate price $750 – 1,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 516

1915, 10¢ Panama-Pacific, perf 10 (Scott 404), o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), extremely well centered example that appears to be Never Hinged at first glance, with sensational deep rich color; expertly reperforated at top, not mentioned on accompanying certificate, otherwise Very Fine to Extremely Fine, clear 1978 P.F. certificate. Scott $725. Estimate $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 262

1915, 10¢ Panama-Pacific, perf 10 (Scott 404), o.g., never hinged, brilliant fresh stamp with lively bright color in pristine mint condition, Fine to Very Fine, 1976 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,700. Estimate $750 – 1,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 705

1915, 10¢ Panama-Pacific, perf 10 (Scott 404), bottom plate number single, o.g., never hinged, beautiful mint example with vivid color, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,750. Estimate $600 – 800.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 706

1915, 10¢ Panama-Pacific, perf 10 (Scott 404), regummed, fresh appearing economy model, with deep rich color; reperfed along right and bottom margins, otherwise Very Fine, 2007 P.F. certificate. Scott $725 for o.g. Estimate price $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 707

10c Panama-Pacific, Perf 10 (Scott 404). Mint N.H. with plate no. 6130 selvage at bottom, rich color, Very Fine and choice, with 1991 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 2043

10c Panama-Pacific, Perf 10 (Scott 404). Mathematically centered within wide and perfectly balanced margins, bright color on post-office fresh paper EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SPECTACULAR ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT PERF 10 PANAMA-PACIFIC, WHICH HAS BEEN AWARDED THE PERFECT GRADE OF GEM 100 BY P.S.E. With 1985 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, Gem 100, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ value $2,150.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded to a hinged stamp, with the next highest a 98. For the collector who values centering more than never-hinged gum, this stamp presents a rare opportunity, and would be a marvelous capstone to a superb Panama-Pacific set.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 379