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1913 Panama-Pacific Exposition, Perf. 12, Complete Set of 5 Stamps
uncommon1900-1945

1913 Panama-Pacific Exposition, Perf. 12, Complete Set of 5 Stamps

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

This set of five stamps commemorates the 1913 Panama-Pacific Exposition. Designs feature Vasco Núñez de Balboa, the Panama Canal, the Golden Gate, and the Discovery of San Francisco Bay, celebrating the opening of the Panama Canal and the growth of San Francisco.

The Panama-Pacific International Exposition was held in San Francisco in 1915, celebrating the completion of the Panama Canal and the city's recovery from the 1906 earthquake. These stamps were issued in 1913 to promote the upcoming event.

Catalog Numbers

scott397-400A

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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

$20

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