US Stamp Value Scott 13: 1855 10c George Washington. Page 6

10c Green, Ty. I (Scott 13). Full to large margins incl. part of bottom sheet margin, deep rich color on fresh paper, San Francisco circular datestamp, Very Fine and choice

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1433

10c Green, Ty. I (Scott 13). Original gum, h.r., full margins to barely touched, attractive shade, vertical creases at left and right FINE APPEARANCE. A SCARCE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1855 10-CENT IMPERFORATE TYPE I. We have not offered an original-gum example of this type since our 2009 Whitman and Laila sales.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1432

10c Green, Ty. I (Scott 13). Large to huge margins, including bottom sheet margin and part of adjoining stamp at top, bright color, neat strike of large Boston “Paid” grid cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1855 10-CENT TYPE I. SCARCE WITH THE SHEET MARGIN. The 10c Type I stamps only come from the 20 bottom-row positions of Plate 1. One would expect to find more copies with the bottom sheet margin intact, but this is rarely the case. When the sheet margin is present, it usually has a corner crease or handling flaw. The example offered here, with large sheet margin in completely sound condition, is a true rarity. With 1992 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ price $2,475.00 as 95, $4,800.00 as 98). Only six have graded higher and only two others shares this grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 36

Scott #13, 10c Green, Ty. I, wide margins including a large portion of the adjoining stamp at left, rich color and a crisp impression, town cancel, extremely fine; 1991 PF certificate for a pair, this being the right stamp.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 141, Lot 29

United States 1851-57 Issue 1851 10c green, type I, black cds, margins all around, fresh and v.f., with 1999 PSE cert.

Cherrystone Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 201210, Lot 17

United States 1851-57 Issue 1851 10c green, type I, blue town canc., large margins all around, rich color, v.f., with 1993 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 201210, Lot 16

United States 1851-57 Issue 1851 10c green, type I, part black cds, large to huge margins all around, bright color, fresh and v.f., with 1988 and 2004 PFCs

Cherrystone Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 201210, Lot 15

10c Green, Ty. I (Scott 13). Large margins to clear at right, bright shade, light strike of grid cancel, Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1033, Lot 4010

10c Green, Ty. I (Scott 13). Enormous margins all around including bottom sheet margin and portion of adjoining stamp at right, deep rich color, town cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1855 10-CENT TYPE I IN THE FINEST CONDITION POSSIBLE. The 10c Type I stamps are defined as having complete scrolls at bottom. They are only found on the bottom row of the plate (20 positions). For some reason, they were usually trimmed at bottom when they were separated, leaving a dearth of quality copies. This example, with its enormous margins, is an extreme exception to the rule. With 2011 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98, SMQ $4,800.00). Only one has graded higher (at 98J) and only four others share this grade. In our opinion, this deserves a grade of either Superb 98 Jumbo or Gem 100 (see lot 3049).

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3045

10c Green, Ty. I (Scott 13). Huge even margins all around, deep rich color on crisp paper, neat strike of circular datestamp cancel leaves design characteristics clearly visible EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1855 10-CENT TYPE I IMPERFORATE. With 2010 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ value $2,475.00 as 95, $4,800.00 as 98). While five stamps have graded higher at 98 (and one at 98J), this stamp, with Jumbo margins, is among the most striking we have encountered and, in our opinion, deserves a Superb 98 Jumbo grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3046

1855, 10¢ green, type I (Scott 13), wonderfully well centered wample, bold rich shade, a very pleasing stamp, light black “PAID” in grid cancellation; small crease at upper left corner, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 1985 P.F. certificate. Scott $900. Estimate price $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 945

United States 1851-57 Issue 1851 10c green, type I, neat red grid cancel, full to huge margins all around, beautiful color and sharp impression, v.f., with 1990 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Sep 2012, Sale 201209, Lot 18

() 1855, 10¢ green, type I (13), huge margins including a portion of the adjoining stamp at right; exceptionally bright and fresh with vibrant color and a prooflike impression; unused without gum, a stunning, Extremely Fine to Superb Gem. Scott price $7,500 A MAGNIFICENT UNUSED TEN-CENT TYPE I, A STAMP THAT IS VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO LOCATE IN SUCH EXTRAORDINARY CONDITION. Expertization: 1995 PSE and PF Certificates. Provenance: Berlin.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 32

o 1855, 10¢ green, type I (13), large, perfectly balanced margins with choice color and impression and a light town cancel; exceptionally fresh and Extremely Fine. Scott $900 Expertization: 2001 PF Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 33

1855, 10¢ green, type I (Scott 13), faint black town cancellation, handsome and sound, with radiant rich color, very pretty, Very Fine. Scott $900. Estimate price $600 – 800.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 681