2c Pan-American, Large Die
Essay on India, Vignette Only (295-E4A). Die sunk on 201 x 152 mm card
with full die sinkage, design as adopted but with minor differences (side
of coal tender and passenger cars not as heavily engraved), ms. "Tint
4750/Black 5569" and dated in pencil "Nov. 22-/00", fresh and
Very Fine, a rare essay (Image)
2c Pan-American, Large Die
Essay on India, Frame Only (295-E5). Die sunk on 109 x 89 mm card with
full die sinkage, design of frame is complete as adopted, fresh and bright,
Extremely Fine, a rare essay (Image)
2c Pan-American (295).
Tied by "Buffalo N.Y. May 1, 1901 10:30-PM" First Day Exposition
machine cancel on illustrated multicolored Exposition cover to
Hoboken N.J., red expo label affixed at right, Hoboken May 2 receiving
backstamp, stamp with natural s.e. at top and few toned
perfsEXTREMELY FINE. A RARE FIRST DAY COVER OF THE 2-CENT PAN-AMERICAN ISSUE USED FROM THE EXPOSITION.
With 1998 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail $2,750.00 for a regular First Day cover. (Image)
2c Pan-American (295).
Choice centering, tied by bold "Buffalo, N.Y. May 1 '01 10:30-PM" First
Day Exposition machine cancel on illustrated hotel corner card cover to
Baraboo Wis.EXTREMELY FINE. A RARE FIRST DAY USE OF THE 2-CENT PAN-AMERICAN ON A HOTEL CORNER CARD.
2c Pan-American First Day Covers with advertising designs are rare. The hotel design has a note "Fire Proof", which was a selling point at this time when hotel fires were rampant and usually resulted in a great loss of life.
Scott Retail $2,750.00 for a regular First Day cover. (Image)