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 of four stamps was issued to celebrate the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco. The designs feature historical figures and scenes related to the discovery and construction of the Panama Canal: Vasco Núñez de Balboa (1¢), the Pedro Miguel Locks (2¢), the Golden Gate (5¢), and the discovery of San Francisco Bay (10¢). The stamps are notable for their intricate engravings and vibrant colors.

The Panama-Pacific Exposition celebrated the completion of the Panama Canal, a monumental engineering achievement that connected the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and also marked San Francisco's recovery from the devastating 1906 earthquake.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

expositions history exploration ships engineering

Catalog Numbers

scott397-400

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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

$75

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$40

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$15

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