Prices of US Stamp Scott Catalog #114: 3c 1869 Pictorial Locomotive. Page 20

3c Ultramarine, Split Grills (114 var). Bottom selvage block of six, stamps Mint N.H., small h.r. in bottom left selvage, clearly-defined grills, perfs in at top of top stamps, almost Fine, Scott Retail as hinged singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 651

3c Ultramarine, Split Grill (114 var). Bottom margin plate no. and imprint block of twelve with natural s.e. and part arrow at left, bottom left stamp lightly hinged, others incl. plate no. and imprint block of ten Mint N.H., one stamp with light soiling FINE-VERY FINE AND RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF THE 3-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL WITH SPLIT GRILL. Scott Retail as normal hinged plate block and pair

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 652

3c Ultramarine, Split Grill (114 var). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, well-balanced margins, tiny natural inclusion at bottom center, Very Fine, with 2007 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as hinged

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 646

3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Original gum, precise centering with evenly proportioned margins, crisp impression, Very Fine and choice, with 1995 P.S.E. and 2000 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 647

3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color, Very Fine and choice, ex Chapin, with 2003 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 648

3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Original gum, lightly hinged, bright shade, fresh and Very Fine, with 2002 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 649

o U.S., 1869, 3¢ ultramarine, double grill, one split variety, #114. Pen cancel, unpriced in Scott, Fine to Very Fine, PSE (2007) cert. Estimate $100.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 79, Lot 89

3c Ultramarine, Without Grill (Scott 114a). Original gum, lightly hinged, crisp color and impression FINE. A VERY RARE 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE VARIETY AND KEY ITEM FOR THE SPECIALIST COLLECTOR OF THIS POPULAR SERIES. We have only offered twelve other unused examples in our computerized records, which includes all of our Rarities sales plus 14 years of auctions. With 2008 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2008, Sale 962, Lot 2381

1869, 3¢ ultramarine (114), bright and fresh. Original gum, never hinged. Nearly Very Fine. Scott value $350 as hinged Expertization: 1996 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2008, Sale 328, Lot 612

1869, 3¢ ultramarine (114 var.), right sheet margin single, grill split vertically with 20% at top, 80% at bottom. Wonderfully bright and fresh. O.g., never hinged. F.-V.F. Scott price $350 for normal hinged Expertization: photocopy of 1990 P.F. Certificate for block of 4 (not noting split grill).

Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2008, Sale 328, Lot 611

U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 3¢ Ultramarine, Block of 4, #114. O.g. (h.r.), short perfs. top right stamp, tiny thin top left stamp, Fine to Very Fine centering. Scott $1,700. Estimate $250-300.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jun 2008, Sale 78, Lot 1348

1869, 3¢ ultramarine (114), well centered, bright color. O.g., never hinged. Very Fine. Scott value $350 as o.g. Expertization: 2001 A.P.S. & 2004 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2008, Sale 327, Lot 115

1869, 3¢ ultramarine (114), well centered, bright color. Original gum, never hinged. Very Fine and post office fresh. Scott value $350 as hinged Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Apr 2008, Sale 326, Lot 118

UNITED STATES 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE 1869 3c ultramarine, unused without gum, huge margins at top and bottom, beautiful color, fresh and v.f. gem, with 2002 PSE cert.

Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2008, Sale 200801, Lot 1108

1869, 3¢ ultramarine, without grill (114a), bright color. Disturbed o.g. Fresh and Fine. Scott value $1,750

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 1586