uncommon1900-1945

Panama-Pacific Exposition Commemorative Set

Name: Panama-Pacific Exposition Commemorative Set
Brand: United States

United States · 1913 · 1¢, 2¢, 5¢, 10¢

This commemorative set celebrates the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco. The designs feature significant figures and scenes related to the discovery and construction of the Panama Canal. The 1¢ stamp depicts Vasco Núñez de Balboa, the 2¢ shows the Pedro Miguel Locks, the 5¢ features the Golden Gate, and the 10¢ portrays the discovery of San Francisco Bay.

Issued to promote the exposition celebrating the completion of the Panama Canal, these stamps highlighted American ingenuity and the historical significance of connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

exposition history exploration engineering ships panama-canal

Catalog Numbers

scott397-400

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$250

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$175

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$120

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$75

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$40

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