uncommon1900-1945

Panama-Pacific Exposition Commemorative Set

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

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

This set of four stamps commemorates the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition held in San Francisco. The designs feature Vasco Núñez de Balboa discovering the Pacific Ocean (1¢), the Pedro Miguel Locks of the Panama Canal (2¢), the Golden Gate entrance to San Francisco Bay (5¢), and the discovery of San Francisco Bay (10¢). The stamps are renowned for their intricate engraving and beautiful designs.

Issued to celebrate the opening of the Panama Canal and the 400th anniversary of the discovery of the Pacific Ocean, these stamps promoted the major international exposition in San Francisco.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

world-fairs expositions history exploration architecture ships

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

$30

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