Values of US Stamps Scott Cat. 295: 2c 1901 Pan American Exposition: Empire State Express. Page 8

2c Pan-American (Scott 295). Mint N.H. bottom imprint and plate no. 1092 block of six, bright color, attractive margins and centering, Very Fine-Extremely Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1685

2c Pan-American (Scott 295). Mint N.H. bottom imprint and plate no. 1098 block of six, brilliant colors, Fine-Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1684

U.S.; General Issues, 1901, 2¢ Pan-American, plate block of 6, #295. N.h., large top #1114, Fine. Scott $475. Estimate $100.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 91, Lot 259

U.S.; General Issues, 1901, 2¢ Pan-American, plate block of 8, #295. Stamps n.h., large top #1126, selvage o.g. (h.r.) with tear, cataloged as singles, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $340. Estimate value $100.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 91, Lot 260

1901, 2¢ Pan-American (Scott 295), o.g., never hinged, spectacular example with boardwalk margins and fantastic deep rich color, immaculate both front and back with immaculate unblemished gum, one of the finest examples of this stamp we have ever offered, Superb, 2011 P.S.E. cert. Scott price $43.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jul 2011, Sale 625, Lot 890

2c Pan-American, Center Inverted (295a). Perfectly centered within remarkably wide margins, rich color and clear impressions of vignette and frame EXTREMELY FINE. ONE OF THE FINEST ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLES OF THE 2-CENT PAN-AMERICAN INVERT. The 2c is the rarest of the three Pan-American Inverts. It is surmised that approximately 200 were issued through the post office, with two distinct shades known. Our Levi records contain the intact block (4), reconstructed block (4), 64 unused singles and 6 used singles, for a total of 72 unused and 6 used. Many of the unused singles have disturbed gum or no gum, and/or are off center to top or top left. This Extremely Fine sound stamp with original gum is among the finest known examples. With 1999 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates. Scott footnote states “Almost all unused copies of No. 295a have partial or disturbed gum. Values are for examples with full original gum that is slightly disturbed.”

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2011, Sale 1010, Lot 98

1901, 2¢ Pan-American (295), bottom margin imprint and plate no. block of 12, fresh and nicely centered with solid perfs and immaculate, never hinged original gum, F.-V.F. Scott $1,100

Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2011, Sale 337, Lot 2756

2c Pan-American (Scott 295). Mint N.H. bottom imprint and double plate no. block of ten, deep rich colors, detailed impressions, gorgeous centering throughout, Extremely Fine, a beautiful Mint N.H. bottom double plate no. block

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1007, Lot 2579

2c Pan-American (Scott 295). Mint N.H. bottom imprint and plate no. 1098 block of six, intense colors, vignettes shifted slightly upwards, bottom right stamp natural gum crease, Extremely Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1007, Lot 2578

2c Pan-American (295). Mint N.H. bottom left and bottom right corner selvage vertical pairs, latter with pressman’s initials, first with “slow train”, second with vignette shifted upwards and to the left, Extremely Fine, interesting varieties, Scott Retail as singles with no premium for the shifts

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1007, Lot 2577

1901, 2¢ Pan-American (295), bottom margin imprint and plate no. block of 10 with arrows, beautifully centered with bright color, solid perfs and immaculate, never hinged original gum, post office fresh and Very Fine to Extremely Fine. A choice plate block. Scott price $1,100

Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2011, Sale 336, Lot 1250

2c Pan-American, Center Inverted (Scott 295a). Full and absolutely pristine original gum which has just one hinge mark at top, radiant colors as fresh as the day they were printed, choice centering with wide and balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE. A STUNNING STAMP AND ONE OF THE FINEST ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLES OF THE 2-CENT PAN-AMERICAN INVERT. The 2c is the rarest of the three Pan-American Inverts. It is surmised that approximately 200 were issued through the post office, with two distinct shades known. Estimates of surviving examples range from an early count (1945) of 55 unused and 2-3 used to the 1998 Datz estimate of 150 unused, 3-5 used and a block of four intact. Our Levi records contain the intact block (4), reconstructed block (4), 64 unused singles and 6 used singles, for a total of 72 unused and 6 used. Many of the unused singles have disturbed gum or no gum, and/or are off center to top or top left. This Extremely Fine sound stamp with original gum is among the finest known examples. Ex Newport. With 1973 and 2007 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 1000, Lot 1167

2c Pan-American (Scott 295). Mint N.H., brilliant colors on bright paper, huge Jumbo margins and almost mathematically perfect centering EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SPECTACULAR JUMBO MARGINED MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT PAN-AMERICAN ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. Ex Scarsdale. With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ price $900.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded to date which only five others have achieved

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 1000, Lot 1170

2c Pan-American (Scott 295). Mint N.H., gorgeous centering and wide margins, rich color and sharp vignette impression on bright white paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98, SMQ price $900.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5829

2c Pan-American, Center Inverted (295a). H.r., natural fiber inclusion in bottom margin, small thin and reperfed at bottom FINE-VERY FINE APPEARANCE. AN ATTRACTIVE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT PAN-AMERICAN INVERT. The 2c is the rarest of the three Pan-American Inverts. It is surmised that approximately 200 were issued through the post office, with two distinct shades known. Our Levi records contain the intact block (4), reconstructed block (4), 64 unused singles and 6 used singles, for a total of 72 unused and 6 used. Many of the unused singles have disturbed gum or no gum, and/or are off center to top or top left. Signed “CJP” (Charles J. Phillips). With 1999 P.F. certificate. Scott footnote states “Almost all unused copies of No. 295a have partial or disturbed gum. Values are for examples with full original gum that is slightly disturbed.”

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5826