Sale 1367 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 9-11 December, 2025
Category — 1901 Pan-American Issue (Scott 294-299)
1c Green & Black, Pan-American, Center Inverted (294a). Slightly disturbed original gum, deep rich colors, detailed impressions, well-centered
EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT PAN-AMERICAN INVERT.
According to Johl, 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, including Bessemer Ala., Richmond Va., Utica N.Y. and Connecticut.
With 2008 P.F. and 2002 and 2018 P.S.E. certificates (DOG, XF 90). This is the highest grade awarded in any gum category. SCV $11,500. SMQ for OGph
1c Green & Black, Pan-American, Center Inverted (294a). Original gum, small h.r., rich colors
FRESH AND FINE SOUND ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT PAN-AMERICAN INVERT.
According to Johl, 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, including Bessemer Ala., Richmond Va., Utica N.Y. and Connecticut. Most examples are off-center and/or have disturbed gum. The example offered here is remarkably fresh.
(Image Magnifier)1c Green & Black, Pan-American, Center Inverted (294a). Redistributed original gum, rich colors, small perf fault at bottom
FINE APPEARING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT PAN-AMERICAN INVERT.
According to Johl, 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, including Bessemer Ala., Richmond Va., Utica N.Y. and Connecticut.
With 1994 A.P.S. certificate stating glazed and redistributed original gum with repaired perf at bottom.
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4c Pan-American, Center Inverted (296a). Unused, regummed over repaired faults, rich color
VERY FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE 4-CENT PAN-AMERICAN INVERT.
The 4c Pan-American Invert was a special printing and not regularly issued. Examples were distributed through two official channels, and the gum on the majority of stamps without "Specimen" overprint was disturbed. In fact, because the stamps were removed from mounting paper, they are generally thinned or have seriously disturbed gum.
With 2002 P.S.E. certificate. Scott value $75,000 as original gum.
(Image Magnifier)4c Pan-American, Center Inverted, Specimen Overprint (296a-S). Choice centering, gum appears Mint Never Hinged except for a faint fingerprint and couple small spots, two slightly nibbed perfs at top
FRESH AND EXTREMELY FINE. ONE OF THE CHOICEST EXAMPLES OF THE 4-CENT PAN-AMERICAN INVERT, WITH OR WITHOUT SPECIMEN OVERPRINT.
A total of 173 4c Pan-American Invert stamps were distributed by the Third Assistant Postmaster General's office, and an additional 97 were traded by the National Museum. The majority of stamps distributed by the Post Office Department had the "Specimen" overprint, but some did not (at least 23). The stamp offered here is one of the few we have encountered in choice condition; most are in shockingly poor condition, the result of rough handling over many years.
Ex Price. With 1999 P.F. certificate.
(Image Magnifier)4c Pan-American, Center Inverted, Specimen Ovpt. (296a-S). Clear purple "Specimen" overprint, original gum which is barely disturbed, faint corner crease at bottom right
FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE 4-CENT PAN-AMERICAN INVERT WITH SPECIMEN OVERPRINT.
A total of 173 4c Pan-American Invert stamps were distributed by the Third Assistant Postmaster General's office, and an additional 97 were traded by the National Museum. The majority of stamps distributed by the Post Office Department had the "Specimen" overprint, but some did not. Many have thin spots and/or disturbed gum.
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2c Carmine & Black, Pan-American (295). Mint N.H., rich colors, unusually choice centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2025 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only five grade higher
10c Yellow Brown & Black, Pan-American (299). Mint N.H., rich colors, unusually choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2025 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), only four grade higher (highest is 98J)
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