Lot 117
1901, 1¢ Pan-American, center inverted (294a), quite well centered for this, exceptionally bright and fresh. Full original gum. Nearly Very Fine.
Scott $11,000
AN ATTRACTIVE, COMPLETELY SOUND MINT EXAMPLE OF THIS FAMOUS INVERT.
Expertization: backstamped "W.H.C." (Colson), 1989 P.S.E. and 2006 P.F. Certificates.
The 1¢ Pan-American with its center inverted turned up at four different post offices across the country. It is widely believed that between 600 and 700 copies were sold.
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