Price History for US Scott 294a in OG 90 Grade
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1c Pan-American, Center Inverted (294a). Original gum, deep rich colors and proof-like impressions, almost perfectly centered with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT PAN-AMERICAN INVERT WHICH IS GRADED XF 90 BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
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 2017 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, XF 90; SMQ $40,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded and only five others share it.
1c Pan-American, Center Inverted (294a). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich colors and proof-like impressions, almost perfectly centered with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB LIGHTLY-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT PAN-AMERICAN INVERT WHICH IS GRADED XF 90 BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE.
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 2012 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $32,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded and only four others share it.
1c Pan-American, Center Inverted (294a). Lightly hinged, rich frame color and sharp vignette impression, perfectly centered with slightly wider side margins -- this slight difference in margin width is the reason the stamp is graded 90 rather than 95, but in terms of balance it is precisely centered and, in our opinion, deserves a 95 gradeEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SPECTACULAR EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT PAN-AMERICAN INVERT WITH LIGHTLY-HINGED ORIGINAL GUM, FRESH COLOR AND BRIGHT PAPER. ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THIS ICONIC INVERT EXTANT.
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. Of the 600 to 700 known, many have disturbed gum or are off-center. The stamp offered here is remarkably fresh and certainly one of the best-centered examples known. It was the bottom right stamp in a superb block of four that was offered in the Sotheby Parke Bernet sale on April 29, 1980 (lot 545). The PFC 91985 issued to Andrew Levitt Inc. on October 24, 1980, indicates that the block was broken soon after the auction.
With 1980 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $35,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded and only four others share it.
1c Pan-American, Center Inverted (294a). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich frame color and sharp vignette impression, perfectly centered with slightly wider side margins--this slight difference in margin width is the reason the stamp is graded 90 rather than 95, but in terms of balance it is precisely centered and, in our opinion, deserves a 95 gradeEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SPECTACULAR EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT PAN-AMERICAN INVERT WITH LIGHTLY-HINGED ORIGINAL GUM, FRESH COLOR AND BRIGHT PAPER. ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THIS ICONIC INVERT EXTANT.
Ex Alan B. Whitman (Siegel Sale 968A, April 14, 2009, lot 364, $19,000 hammer). Previously the upper left stamp in a block of four offered in a J. & H. Stolow auction in 1972
With 1998 Philatelic Foundation certificate (328220) as “Genuine, previously hinged”. With 2013 P.F. certificate as “Genuine, previously hinged” with a grade of Extremely Fine 90. With 2008 and 2013 Professional Stamp Experts certificates (1191493 and 1201453), which state “genuine unused, o.g., previously hinged” with a grade of Extremely Fine 90, Mint OGph.
The grade of Extremely Fine 90 is the highest for Scott 294a in the PSE Population Report, and a total of five stamps have received it (all in the OGph category).
2013 Scott U.S. Specialized Catalogue Graded Value for XF 90: $30,000
Stamp Market Quarterly Value: $27,500
Click here for an introduction to the 1901 Pan-American Issue: http://siegelauctions.com/2013/1052/1901_Intro.pdf
1c Pan-American, Center Inverted (294a). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich colors and proof-like impressions, almost perfectly centered with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB LIGHTLY-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT PAN-AMERICAN INVERT WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF 90 BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE.
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 2012 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $27,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date and only four others share this grade.
1c Pan-American, Center Inverted (294a). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich colors and proof-like impressions, almost perfectly centered with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB LIGHTLY-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT PAN-AMERICAN INVERT WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF 90 BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE.
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.
Faint pencil notation on back. 2005 P.F. certificate no longer accompanies. P.S.E. encapsulated (OG XF 90; SMQ $29,700.00). Using today's P.S.E. gum qualifiers this would be OGph. No example has graded higher to date and only four others share this grade
1c Pan-American, Center Inverted (294a). Lightly hinged, unusually choice centering and wide margins for this popular invert error, deep rich colors on post-office fresh paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS WITHOUT DOUBT ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE ONE-CENT PAN-AMERICAN INVERT -- GRADED XF 90 BY P.S.E.
The 1c Pan-American Inverts were found in at least four different post offices around the country. Of the 600 to 700 known, most have disturbed gum and are off-center. The stamp offered here is remarkably fresh and certainly one of the best-centered examples known.
With 1974 and 1998 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF 90). This is the highest grade awarded to date and only four others share this grade. In our opinion, this is a very strong 90, possibly crossing the border into 95 territory.
1c Pan-American, Center Inverted (294a). Unusually choice centering and wide margins for this Invert error, barest trace of hinging, deep rich colors on bright paper, remarkable state of freshnessEXTREMELY FINE GEM. NO DOUBT ONE OF THE FINEST LIGHTLY-HINGED EXAMPLES OF THE ONE-CENT PAN-AMERICAN INVERT.
The 1c Pan-American Inverts were found in at least four different post offices around the country. Of the 600 to 700 known, most have disturbed gum and are off-center. The stamp offered here is remarkably fresh and certainly one of the best-centered examples known.
With 1970 and 1993 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $26,300.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date and only three others share this grade.
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1c Pan-American, Center Inverted (294a). Lightly hinged, incredibly well-centered, deep dark colorsEXTREMELY FINE. A REMARKABLY FRESH AND BEAUTIFUL 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 1999 P.F., 2007 and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, VF-XF 85; SMQ $19,500.00). Only six 1c Pan-American inverts grade higher (all at 90)
1c Pan-American, Center Inverted (294a). Original gum, rich colors and sharp detailed impressions, excellent centeringEXTREMELY FINE. A REMARKABLY FRESH AND BEAUTIFUL 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.
Ex "Millwood" and Dr. Morris. With 1992 P.F. and 2015 P.S.E. certificates (OGh, VF-XF 85; SMQ $20,000.00)
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1c Pan-American, Center Inverted (294a). Deep rich colors and proof-like impressions, long and full perforations all aroundVERY 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
1c Pan-American, Center Inverted (294a). Lightly hinged, deep rich colorsVERY FINE AND CHOICE 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. Of the 600 to 700 known, most have disturbed gum and are off-center. The example offered here is remarkably fresh.
With 1971 P.F. certificate. With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (f-VF 75; SMQ $7,000.00 as 70, $10,500.00 as 80)
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1c Pan-American, Center Inverted (294a). Rich color and strong impressions, choice centering with wide margins, two short perfs at leftVERY FINE CENTERING AND AN ATTRACTIVE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT PAN-AMERICAN INVERT.
With 1944 A.P.S. and 2014 P.S.E. certificates (OGh, F 70; SMQ $8,000.00)
1c Pan-American, Center Inverted (294a). Rich color and strong impressions, choice centering with wide margins, two short perfs at leftVERY FINE CENTERING AND AN ATTRACTIVE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT PAN-AMERICAN INVERT.
With 1944 A.P.S. and 2014 P.S.E. certificates (OGh, F 70; SMQ $8,000.00)