Sale 1034 — The Merlin Collection of Superb United States Stamps

Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 28-29 November, 2012

Category — 1901 Pan-American Issue with Inverts (Scott 294-299)

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
287
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Sale 1034, Lot 287, 1901 Pan-American Issue with Inverts (Scott 294-299)1c Pan-American, Center Inverted (294a). Deep rich colors and proof-like impressions, long and full perforations all around

VERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL SOUND 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, soon after release of the issue in May 1901.

With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, F-VF 75; SMQ $10,500.00) -- a much better stamp than the numerical grade suggests

12,500
10,000