common1900-1945

10-cent Panama-Pacific Exposition: Discovery of San Francisco Bay

Name: 10-cent Panama-Pacific Exposition: Discovery of San Francisco Bay
Brand: United States

United States · 1913 · 10¢

The 10-cent stamp from the Panama-Pacific Exposition Issue depicts the Spanish expedition discovering San Francisco Bay, featuring a ship and explorers.

This stamp commemorates the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco, celebrating the completion of the Panama Canal and the city's recovery from the 1906 earthquake.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

exposition history exploration commemorative ships

Catalog Numbers

scott399

Image: Bureau of Printing and Engraving · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$30

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$20

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$15

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$10

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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