Sale 1374 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 7-8 April, 2026
Category — Pan-American Issue, Including Inverts
1c Green & Black, Pan-American, Center Inverted (294a). Original gum, deep rich colors
FINE. AN ATTRACTIVE 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.
With 1961 P.F. certificate for strip of four.
(Image Magnifier)Certificate
1961 PF No. 14633 View Cert
1c Green & Black, Pan-American, Center Inverted (294a). Original gum, rich colors, centered to bottom left, certificate mentions a "shorter" perf at bottom left, which is fully formed and in our opinion not worthy of mention on a certificate
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 2018 P.F. certificate.
Certificate
2018 PF No. 555791 View Cert
1c Pan-American, Center Inverted (294a). H.r., deep rich colors and proof-like impressions
FINE AND SCARCE 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.
(Image Magnifier)2c Carmine & Black, Pan-American, Center Inverted (295a). Disturbed original gum, color slightly faded and sealed tear at left
FINE APPEARING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT PAN-AMERICAN INVERT.
The 2c is the rarest of the three Pan-American Inverts. It is surmised that approximately 200 were issued through the post office. A survey of the Levi records produced 64 single unused stamps (excluding the block of four and rejoined block of four). Many of these were described in auction catalogues more than 40 years ago; therefore, the determination of soundness is uncertain. However, assuming the old descriptions were reaffirmed today, approximately 45% of singles across all centering categories have faults.
With 2018 P.S.E. certificate. SCV $40,000.
Certificate
2001 PSE No. 01342969 View Cert
4c Deep Red Brown & Black, Pan-American, Center Inverted (296a). Unused (no gum), reperfed — probably on three sides but that did accomplish making it decently centered, couple other tiny flaws
VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A PRESENTABLE AND AFFORDABLE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 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 97 of the stamps were removed from an album page, many are thinned, have seriously disturbed or no gum.
With 1991 P.S.E. certificate. SCV $75,000.
Certificate
1991 PSE No. 17395 View Cert
4c Pan-American, Center Inverted, Specimen Ovpt. (296a-S). Unused (no gum), purple "Specimen" overprint applied diagonally at one corner
FINE. A RARE SOUND UNUSED 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 1993 P.F. certificate. Scott value as with gum.
(Image Magnifier)Certificate
1993 PF No. 0272561 View Cert
4c Pan-American, Center Inverted, Specimen Ovpt. (296a-S). Original gum, rich colors, clear purple "Specimen" overprint. corner crease at upper left and small thin spot
VERY 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.
With 1980 P.F. certificate.
(Image Magnifier)Certificate
1980 PF No. 86358 View Cert
1c-10c Pan-American (294-299). Blocks of four, original gum, mostly Mint N.H. including 1c, 2c, 4c, 8c and bottom stamps in 10c, some perf separations including in 8c, overall Fine-Very Fine
1c-10c Pan-American (294-299). Blocks of four, 1c Mint N.H. others original gum, some h.r., rich colors, 8c two stamps natural pre-printing paperfold, Fine-Very Fine set
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
Certificate
2025 PSE No. 01454361 Graded 98 View Cert
4c Deep Red Brown & Black, Pan-American (296). Mint N.H. vertical pair with top plate no. 1145 selvage, rich color, Very Fine, with 2025 P.F. certificate (VF 80), SCV as singles
Certificate
2025 PF No. 616786 Graded 80 View Cert
4c Deep Red Brown & Black, Pan-American (296). Mint N.H. top imprint and plate no. 1145 block of six, string of pressman's initials at top, few minor perf separations in selvage at top right, Fine
4c Deep Red Brown & Black, Pan-American (296). Top imprint and plate no. 1145 block of six, original gum, light creases, Fine-Very Fine appearance
5c Ultramarine & Black, Pan-American (297). Mint N.H., exceptional centering with balanced margins, brilliant colors
EXTREMELY FINE GEM MINT NEVER-HINGED 5-CENT PAN-AMERICAN, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2026 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98). Only one stamp grades higher (at 100) and ten share this desirable grade.
Certificate
2026 PSE No. 01462887 Graded 98 View Cert
5c Ultramarine & Black, Pan-American (297). Bottom imprint and plate no. 1140 block of six, original gum, bottom left and bottom right stamps Mint N.H., fresh and Very Fine, with 2025 P.S.E. certificate
Certificate
2025 PSE No. 01451142 View Cert