Value of US Stamps Scott 398 – 1913 2c Panama-Pacific Exposition: Pedro Miguel Locks, Panama Canal. Page 1

U.S.; General Issues, 1913, 2¢ Panama-Pacific Perf 12 With 1¢, 2¢ Perf 10, Side Plate Blocks of 6, #398, 401-402, large selvages, l.h. (one with small toned h.r.), excellent colors, fine to very fine. Scott $2,750. Estimate $550-650.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2015, Sale 106, Lot 1793

United States 1913-15 Panama-Pacific Exposition 1913 2c carmine, right margin plate block of six, n.h., fine-v.f.

Cherrystone Auctions, Jul 2015, Sale 201507, Lot 2145

Scott #398, 2c Panama-Pacific, flawlessly centered within extraordinarily large margins, wonderfully bright and fresh color, crisp detailed impression, pristine o.g., n.h., superb; an immaculate gem for the perfectionist; 2012 PSAG certificate (Superb 98; SSV $675.00).

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 151, Lot 285

1913, 2¢ Panama-Pacific. Top margin plate number “6307” single, o.g., never hinged (hinged in selvage), rich color, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ price $90). Scott No. 398; $40.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2805

1913, 2¢ Panama-Pacific, Lake. Light 1914 year date duplex cancel, rich true deep lake color; tiny corner thin, Fine appearance, extremely rare as this is The Only Known Used Example of the 2¢ Panama Pacific in the Lake Shade, with 2009 A.P.S. certificate. Scott No. 398b; Estimate price $750 – 1,000.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2366

2c Panama-Pacific (Scott 398). Mint N.H. right plate no. 6315 block of six, vivid color and wide margins, bottom left stamp small spot of ink on gum, top left small inking flaw and indentation from no-longer present pre-printing adherence, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, the middle left stamp is a Gem

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2015, Sale 1093, Lot 233

1913, 2¢ Panama-Pacific (Scott 398), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, desirable example with an enormous top selvage, extremely fresh and very choice example in remarkable condition, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $625. Estimate value $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1750

USA (Scott 398) 1913 PANAMA-PACIFIC 2? CARMINE (BOTTOM PLATE) Extremely fine WIDE bottom margin plate block of 6 (#6322). Fresh, rich color. Original gum, previously hinged. Cat $400.

Regency-Superior, Nov 2014, Sale 108, Lot 1321

1913, 2¢ Panama-Pacific (Scott 398), o.g., never hinged, marvelous showpiece with virtually perfect centering and dazzling bright color; why this Superb stamp only graded a “95” is hard to imagine, Extremely Fine to Superb, 2014 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP-95. SMQ $195 in the grade of XF-Sup-95. Scott $40. Estimate value $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2358

2c Lake, Panama-Pacific (Scott 398b). Slightly disturbed original gum, intense color which is significantly different from both the listed shade and also the Carmine Lake shade, choice centering VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT PANAMA-PACIFIC IN THE RARE LAKE SHADE. According to Johl, “there is one shade that is practically as scarce as the four-cent Blue of the Columbian issue, this is known as Lake, almost the same color as were the Postage Due stamps current at that time. Only one pane of 70 is said to have been found at a Post Office in San Francisco, although it hardly seems possible that but one sheet could have been printed in this dark color. When these were discovered there were only 40 copies left; 31 were purchased by A.L., an old-time collector, and 9 by a local dealer.” With copy of 1982 P.F. certificate for a block of four (this the top left stamp)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2014, Sale 1082, Lot 451

2c Panama-Pacific, “Varnish Ink” (398 var). Mint N.H., distinctive color and impression, fresh and Very Fine example of this unusual printing variety, the ink must have been mixed with a component that caused this distinctive variety, ex Saddleback, with 1995 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2014, Sale 1082, Lot 450

1913, 2¢ Panama-Pacific (Scott 398), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, exquisite GEM quality example with sensational centering and lively bright color, Extremely Fine, 2007 P.F. certificate. Scott $625. Estimate value $750 – 1,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 653, Lot 2419

1913, 2¢ Panama-Pacific (Scott 398), right plate block of 6, o.g., hinge remnant (4 stamps never hinged), wonderfully fresh multiple with an attractive wide selvage at right, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $400. Estimate price $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 603

U.S.; General Issues, 1913, 2¢ Panama-Pacific, #398. Stunning copy, n.h., grade 95J Extremely Fine to Superb, PSAG (2010) cert. Scott Stamp Values $225+. Estimate price $300.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, May 2014, Sale 101, Lot 157

1913, 2¢ Panama-Pacific (Scott 398), top plate block of 6 with plate number dry printed, o.g., never hinged, an especially appealing example with an enormous full wide top and absolutely dazzling color; a few expertly reinforced perforations in the wide top selvage is minor and shouldn’t be considered a fault, Fine to Very Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $625. Estimate price $250 – 350.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2014, Sale 648, Lot 2239