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4c Deep Red Brown & Black, Pan-American, Center Inverted, Specimen Ovpt. (296a-S). Large part disturbed original gum, the "Specimen" handstamp removed at upper right, corner added at top left, reperfed at right, small tears at top and rightVERY FINE APPEARANCE. A PRESENTABLE 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.
With 2014 P.F. certificate
4c Pan-American, Center Inverted, Specimen Overprint (296a-S). Original gum, single h.r., rich color, small expertly sealed tear at bottomFINE APPEARING ORIGINAL-GUM 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
4c Pan-American, Center Inverted, Specimen Overprint (296a-S). Centered to bottom with three wide margins, nibbed perf at top and few small thin spots as often encounteredFINE 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.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate
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 topFRESH 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.
With 1999 P.F. certificate
4c Pan-American, Center Inverted, Specimen Overprint (296a-S). Slightly disturbed original gum from hinge removal (far better gum condition than most), rich colors and fine impressions, clear strike of purple "Specimen" overprint at rightFINE EXAMPLE OF THE 4-CENT PAN-AMERICAN INVERT WITH SPECIMEN OVERPRINT.
If the reported numbers are correct, a total of 203 4c Inverts was released, both with and without the overprint. An unknown quantity of the 4c Pan-American invert was overprinted with a small "Specimen" overprint. Some examples, both with and without the overprint, were given away by Third Asst. Postmaster General Edwin C. Madden. When postal authorities learned of the practice, they destroyed 194 copies and put one pane of 100 into the official archives. At a later date, 97 of these were traded for rarities missing from the archives.
With 1993 P.F. certificate.
4c Pan-American, Center Inverted, Specimen Overprint (296a-S). Original gum, rich colors and fine impressions, clear strike of the overprint at bottom leftVERY FINE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 4-CENT PAN-AMERICAN INVERT WITH SPECIMEN OVERPRINT.
If the reported numbers are correct, a total of 203 4c Inverts was released, both with and without the overprint. An unknown quantity of the 4c Pan-American invert was overprinted with a small "Specimen" overprint. Some examples, both with and without the overprint, were given away by Third Asst. Postmaster General Edwin C. Madden. When postal authorities learned of the practice, they destroyed 194 copies and put one pane of 100 into the official archives. At a later date, 97 of these were traded for rarities missing from the archives.
With 1986 P.F. certificate
4c Pan-American, Center Inverted, Specimen Ovpt. (296a-S). Remarkably well-centered, h.r., bright colors, neat blue "Specimen" at top right, thin spot at right, two tiny tears at bottom, reperfed at topVERY FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE 4-CENT PAN-AMERICAN INVERT WITH "SPECIMEN" OVERPRINT.
If the reported numbers are correct, a total of 203 4c Inverts was released, both with and without the overprint. An unknown quantity of the 4c Pan-American invert was overprinted with a small "Specimen" overprint.
With 2007 P.F. certificate
4c Pan-American, Center Inverted, Specimen Overprint (296a-S). Original gum, rich colors and fine impressions, clear strike of the overprint at bottom leftVERY FINE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 4-CENT PAN-AMERICAN INVERT WITH SPECIMEN OVERPRINT.
If the reported numbers are correct, a total of 203 4c Inverts was released, both with and without the overprint. An unknown quantity of the 4c Pan-American invert was overprinted with a small "Specimen" overprint. Some examples, both with and without the overprint, were given away by Third Asst. Postmaster General Edwin C. Madden. When postal authorities learned of the practice, they detroyed 194 copies and put one pane of 100 into the official archives. At a later date, 97 of these were traded for rarities missing from the archives.
With 1986 P.F. certificate
4c Pan-American, Center Inverted, Specimen Overprint (296a-S). Absolutely perfect centering, gum appears Mint Never Hinged except for a faint fingerprint and couple small spots, two slightly nibbed perfs at topFRESH AND EXTREMELY FINE. ONE OF THE CHOICEST EXAMPLES OF THE 4-CENT PAN-AMERICAN INVERT, WITH OR WITHOUT SPECIMEN OVERPRINT.
In our opinion, the 4c Invert is significant undervalued in Scott, particularly with the Specimen overprint.