Values of US Stamps Scott # 294: 1901 1c Pan American Exposition: Fast Lake Navigation. Page 9

United States 1901 Pan-American Issue 1901 1c green and black, bottom margin plate no. block of 16, two stamps n.h., balance hinged or with slightly disturbed gum, minor separations away from the plate no., fine-v.f.

Cherrystone Auctions, Jul 2010, Sale 201007, Lot 45

1c Pan-American, Center Inverted (Scott 294a). Disturbed original gum with h.r., small corner crease FINE CENTERING AND A VERY RESPECTABLE EXAMPLE OF THIS POPULAR INVERTED CENTER RARITY. Signed “SA” (Spencer Anderson). With 1981 P.F. certificate that does not mention the gum disturbance or the minor corner crease

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2010, Sale 992, Lot 2382

1c Pan-American, Center Inverted (294a). Bottom left corner imprint and green plate no. 1139 strip of four, with string of vignette plate letters in black and “1c” denomination imprint in green and black, full original gum with couple of trivial disturbances from hinge removal, few hinge remnants where perf separations sensibly reinforced, small thin spot in selvage below right stamp (does not affect imprint and plate no. strip) FINE APPEARANCE. THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT PAN-AMERICAN INVERT WITH A PLATE NUMBER OR IMPRINT. ONE OF THE GREATEST SHOWPIECES OF 20TH CENTURY UNITED STATES PHILATELY. The Pan-American inverts were the first bicolored postage stamps produced by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing and the first invert postage errors issued by the Post Office since the 1869’s. The 1c Pan-American Inverts were found in at least four different post offices around the country. Approximately 600 to 700 are known, including thirteen blocks of four, a block of six and a block of 20, some of which may have been broken into singles. This is the only example with an imprint or a plate number contained in our records. Scott Catalogue price is based on a private sale of this item several years ago.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2010, Sale 989, Lot 173

1c Pan-American, Center Inverted (Scott 294a). Unusually choice centering, deep rich colors and proof-like impressions, neat strike of Easthampton (Mass.) oval cancel, small vertical crease at bottom center, tiny corner crease at bottom right EXTREMELY 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.” Three covers are known with one each used from Bessemer Ala., Oakland Cal. and St. Louis Mo. The 1c Pan-American Invert in used condition is considerably scarcer than unused. With the increased collector demand for 20th Century stamps, especially in used condition, the price of a used 1c Pan-American Invert has surged ahead from $7,000 in 2001 to $16,500 in 2010. In our opinion it is still severely undervalued, given that the significantly more common unused catalogues $12,500.00. With 2007 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2010, Sale 989, Lot 174

1c Pan-American, Ship Vignette Shifts (294 var). Four, showing each of the possible ship position varieties, “sinking”, “high tide”, “fast” and “slow” ships, three Mint N.H., one with disturbed original gum, margins mostly clear, a Fine and fascinating group of these dramatic varieties

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2010, Sale 984, Lot 731

1c Pan-American, Center Inverted (Scott 294a). Original gum, h.r., unusually choice centering and wide margins for this popular invert error, deep rich colors on post-office fresh paper 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. Of the 600 to 700 known, most have disturbed gum and are off-center. The example offered here is remarkably fresh With 1993 P.S.E. and 2009 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2010, Sale 983, Lot 189

1c Pan-American, Center Inverted (Scott 294a). Slightly disturbed original gum (described as previously hinged on certificate), deep rich colors, tiny corner crease at bottom left and small stain spot FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THIS MAJOR 20TH CENTURY INVERT ERROR. 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. Between 600 and 700 are likely to have been issued. With 1983 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 1835

1c Pan-American, Center Inverted (Scott 294a). Original gum, deep rich colors VERY FINE 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. Of the 600 to 700 known, most have disturbed gum and are off-center. With 1976 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 1834

1c Pan-American (Scott 294). Mint N.H. with siderographer’s type and part imprint at top, deep rich color, wide margins for this issue, fresh and Extremely Fine, ex Scarsdale, with 2002 P.F. certificate, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo, SMQ price $110.00 as 90, $355.00 as 95)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1644

United States 1901 Pan-American Issue 1901 1c green and black, center inverted, beautiful color, centered slightly to left, l.h., fine sound example, with 1979 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Jun 2009, Sale 200906, Lot 146

United States 1901 Pan-American Issue 1901 1c green and black, top margin plate no. block of six, well centered, n.h., v.f.

Cherrystone Auctions, Jun 2009, Sale 200906, Lot 145

1c Pan-American, Center Inverted (Scott 294a). Original gum, h.r., unusually choice centering and wide margins for this popular invert error, deep rich colors on post-office fresh paper 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. Of the 600 to 700 known, most have disturbed gum and are off-center. The example offered here is remarkably fresh With 1993 P.S.E. certificate.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 972, Lot 3277

1c Pan-American (Scott 294) Three Mint N.H. bottom double imprint and plate nos. blocks of 20 with arrows and markers, full side selvage, plate nos. 1179/1170, 1179/1233, 1181/1125, few natural gum skips or short gum, Very Good-Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1270

1c Pan-American (Scott 294) Two bottom and one top double imprint and plate nos. blocks of 20 with arrows and markers, full side selvage, bottom plate nos. 1172/1226 and 1112/1156, top plate no. 1112, one bottom Mint N.H., other bottom h.r. on one stamp outside the plate block of ten with selvage separated at left, top Mint N.H., separated but both plate blocks of six intact, Very Good

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1271

1c Pan-American (Scott 294). Mint N.H. bottom double imprint and plate nos. 1116/1125 block of 20 with arrow and markers, full side selvage, Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1259