uncommon1900-1945

United States 1901 Pan-American Exposition, Fast Ocean Navigation

Name: United States 1901 Pan-American Exposition, Fast Ocean Navigation
Brand: United States

United States · 1901 · 2c

This stamp, part of the Pan-American Exposition series, features an engraving of the steamship 'St. Paul' with the inscription 'Fast Ocean Navigation'. The bicolored design, with a carmine frame and a black vignette, is a hallmark of this commemorative set. It was intended to showcase American progress in transportation and technology at the turn of the 20th century.

Issued for the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York, this series celebrated the technological and cultural achievements of the Western Hemisphere. The exposition is tragically remembered as the site of President William McKinley's assassination.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

ships transportation exposition pan-american

Catalog Numbers

scott295

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$100

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$65

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$40

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.