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Lot 292



1901, 1¢ Pan-American, center inverted (294a), wonderfully bright and fresh and quite well centered for this; original gum, F.-V.F.
Scott $12,500

AN ATTRACTIVE, COMPLETELY SOUND MINT EXAMPLE OF THIS FAMOUS INVERT.

Expertization: 1989 PSE and 2006 PF Certificates.

Provenance: Little

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.


 
Realized $6,500



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