uncommon1900-1945

Panama-Pacific Exposition Issue, Complete Set

Name: Panama-Pacific Exposition Issue, Complete Set
Brand: United States

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

This set of four stamps commemorates the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco. The designs feature significant figures and scenes related to 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 celebrated for their intricate engravings and historical subjects.

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 held in San Francisco, which showcased American innovation and recovery after the 1906 earthquake.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

exposition history exploration engineering ships

Catalog Numbers

scott397-400

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$350

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$275

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$200

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$125

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$60

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