Values of US Stamp Scott Cat. #282: 1898 6c Garfield Bureau. Page 3

United States 1894-95 Bureau Issues 1898 6c lake, block of four, well centered, bright color, h.r., v.f.

Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2010, Sale 201001, Lot 132

6c Lake (Scott 282). Mint N.H., almost precisely centered, vivid color on pure white paper, crisp impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1997 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ price $1,300.00)., one of six in this grade with only one higher

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 982, Lot 5634

6c Lake (Scott 282). Top imprint and plate no. 922 block of six, stamps Mint N.H., lightly hinged in selvage which has full gum, pretty shade, fresh and Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 977, Lot 481

6c Purple Lake (282a). Top imprint and plate no. 554 block of six with wide selvage, stamps Mint N.H., four h.r. in selvage, rich color, fresh and Fine-Very Fine, the left stamps are especially nice, Scott Retail as hinged plate block

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 977, Lot 482

6c Lake, Large Die Proof on India (Scott 282P1). On 73 x 74mm card with full die sinkage, bright shade which is slightly lighter than the previous lot, Very Fine and choice, ex Brazer

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 977, Lot 176

6c Lake, Large Die Proof on India (Scott 282P1). On 70 x 75mm card with full die sinkage, deep rich color in a slightly different shade than the issued stamp (but not enough of a difference for us to call this a trial color), fresh and Very Fine, ex Brazer

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 977, Lot 177

6c Lake (Scott 282). Mint N.H., beautiful intense color on post-office fresh paper, choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2003 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1605

6c Lake (Scott 282). Mint N.H., brilliant color, exceptional centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, one of the most difficult stamps of the series to obtain in such superb condition, P.S.E. encapsulated (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $1,300.00), only one stamp in any condition has graded higher than a 95 to date (the Gem 100 from our Sale 967, realized $17,500) and only five others share this grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1604

6c Purple Lake (Scott 282a). Mint N.H., with part imprint top selvage, nicely centered, beautiful purplish color, Very Fine example of this desirable shade, with 2002 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1606

6c Lake (Scott 282). Mint N.H. with selvage at top, brilliant color, sharp proof-like impression on bright paper, long and full perforations all around, mathematically perfect centering EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS SUPERB STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF GEM 100 BY P.S.E. — THIS IS BY FAR THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE AND IT IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ value $5,600.00 as 98). As an indication of how rare the 6c 1898 is in higher grades, the next-highest grade awarded to date is a 95, and no stamp in any condition (used, hinged etc.) has graded higher than a 95 to date, with the exception of the stamp offered here.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4457

1898, 6¢ lake (282), exceedingly well centered, intense color and impression on crisp white paper. Fresh never hinged original gum. An Extremely Fine gem. Scott $160 Expertization: 1999 P.S.E. Certificate for block.

Matthew Bennett International, Apr 2008, Sale 326, Lot 271

UNITED STATES 1894-95 BUREAU ISSUES 1898 6c lake, block of four, well centered, bright color, h.r., v.f.

Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2008, Sale 200801, Lot 1175

6¢ claret (282 var.), radiant color on crisp white paper, wide margins. O.g., never hinged. Extremely Fine and handsome. Scott price $140 Expertization: 1981, 2000, 2006 P.F. Certificates.

Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2007, Sale 319, Lot 1304