US Stamp Values Scott Catalog 196 – 1880 7c Edwin M. Stanton Bank Note Special Printing. Page 2

7c Scarlet Vermilion, Special Printing (196). Without gum as issued, exceptionally well-centered, marvelous rich fiery color EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 1880 7-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. Our recently updated census records for Scott 196 contain approximately 80 certified examples. It is the most common of the soft-paper Special Printings because the 7c was no longer in production in 1880 and, probably to some degree, because it can be easily identified since there is no regular issue on soft paper. Unpublished Census No. 196-UNC-03. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2010, Sale 984, Lot 503

7c Scarlet Vermilion, Special Printing (196). Without gum as issued, vibrant color, wide margins to just clear FRESH AND FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 1880 7-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. Our recently updated census records for Scott 196 contain approximately 80 certified examples. It is the most common of the soft-paper Special Printings because the 7c was no longer in production in 1880 and, probably to some degree, because it can be easily identified since there is no regular issue on soft paper. Unpublished Census No. 196-UNC-35. With 2010 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2010, Sale 984, Lot 504

7c Scarlet Vermilion, Special Printing (196). Without gum as issued, brilliant color on bright paper, unusually choice centering for this issue, long and full perforations all around EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING EXAMPLE OF THE 1880 7-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. Our recently updated census records for Scott 196 contain approximately 80 certified examples. It is the most common of the soft-paper Special Printings because the 7c was no longer in production in 1880 and, probably to some degree, because it can be easily identified since there is no regular issue on soft paper. Unpublished Census No. 196-UNC-20. With 1993 and 2004 P.F. certificates. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, SMQ $26,000.00). We feel SMQ value is accurate for this stamp in this grade — this exact copy realized $18,000 hammer in our Sale 881 in 2004.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 973, Lot 143

7c Scarlet Vermilion, Special Printing (196). Without gum as issued, brilliant color on white paper, choice centering with Jumbo margins all around EXTREMELY FINE GEM. EASILY ONE OF THE TWO OR THREE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE 7-CENT 1880 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. Our recently updated census records for Scott 196 contain approximately 80 certified examples. It is the most common of the soft-paper Special Printings because the 7c was no longer in production in 1880 and, probably to some degree, because it can be easily identified since there is no regular issue on soft paper. Unpublished Census No. 196-UNC-13. Ex T. Charlton Henry and Bayou. With 1975 and 2001 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 972, Lot 3195

7c Scarlet Vermilion, Special Printing (196). Without gum as issued, vibrant color FRESH AND FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 1880 7-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. Our recently updated census records for Scott 196 contain approximately 80 certified examples. It is the most common of the soft-paper Special Printings because the 7c was no longer in production in 1880 and, probably to some degree, because it can be easily identified since there is no regular issue on soft paper. Unpublished Census No. 196-UNC-50. With 1989 and 2008 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 820

7c Scarlet Vermilion, Special Printing (Scott 196). Without gum as issued, vertical crease, two small thin spots and reperfed at top, about Fine appearance, with 2003 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2008, Sale 962, Lot 2463

1880 Special Printing, 7¢ scarlet vermilion (196), deep, radiant color with a prooflike impression, small corner crease at top right, thin spot at center, Fine and rare. Without gum as issued. Scott value $8,000 ONE OF APPROXIMATELY 90-100 KNOWN EXAMPLES. Expertization: 1993 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2008, Sale 327, Lot 197

1880 Special Printing, 7¢ scarlet vermilion (196), wide margins, rich color with a proof-like impression; thin spots, fresh and Fine appearance. Without gum as issued. Scott price $8,000

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 1666

1880 Special Printing, 7¢ scarlet vermilion (196), deep and vibrant color. Without gum as issued. Small filled thin spot. Fine appearance. Scott price $7,000 ONLY ABOUT 100 EXAMPLES OF THIS RARITY ARE THOUGHT TO EXIST. Expertization: 1987 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2007, Sale 319, Lot 1208

1880 Special Printing, 7¢ scarlet vermilion (196), rich color. Without gum as issued. Thin spots. Fine appearance. Scott value $7,000 Expertization: 1973 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2007, Sale 319, Lot 1209