US Stamps Value Scott 62B: 1861 10c George Washington National Bank Note. Page 4

10c Dark Green, First Design (Scott 62B). Intense shade and impression, neat double-circle datestamp, reperfed at right (not mentioned on accompanying certificate), Very Fine appearance, with 1988 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 184

10c Dark Green, First Design (Scott 62B). Unmistakable deep color, parts of two strikes of “Paid” in grid cancel and small part of red transit datestamp, fresh and Fine, with 1989 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 183

o U.S.; General Issues, 1861, 10¢ dark green, First Design, #62B. Used, nibbed perfs at right, Just Fine, APS (2012) cert. Scott $1,600. Estimate price $300.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 97, Lot 328

1861, 10¢ dark green, First Design (Scott 62B), fabulous red “New York, PAID” cancellation, lovely example with bold rich color, nicely complimented by the colored cancel, very pretty example of this scarce stamp, Very Good to Fine. Scott $1,710. Estimate $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2013, Sale 636, Lot 93

1861, 10¢ dark green, First Design (Scott 62B), extremely light black cancellation, exemplary example of this terribly difficult stamp, rarely found with such a nice unobtrusive cancel, with stunning rich color and impression, Fine to Very Fine, 1988 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,600. Estimate $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 53

10c Dark Green, First Design (Scott 62B). Deep rich color, crisp impression, perfs clear all around, neat strikes of Boston double-circle datestamp and trace of red cancel, Very Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1535

10c Dark Green, First Design, Plate Proof on India (Scott 62BP3). Large margins to full incl. sheet margin at right, intense color on bright paper, Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1051

10c Dark Green, First Design, Plate Proof on India (Scott 62BP3). Large margins, rich color, faint India paper translucencies as often encountered, otherwise Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1050

10c Dark Green, First Design (62B). Wide balanced margins all around, virtually perfect centering, dark rich color and proof-like early impression on bright paper, cancelled by rim of vivid red New York foreign-mail circular datestamp clear of portrait EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STAMP IS, IN OUR OPINION, THE FINEST USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 10-CENT FIRST DESIGN EXTANT. The 10c 1861 First Design (or Type I) was printed from Plate 4, which left very little space between the stamps for the 12-gauge perforation holes. Examples of Scott 62B (or 58) are rarely seen with margins framing the design on all sides. The stamp offered here is the rare exception, and it is even more remarkable as a used copy, free of faults, clearly cancelled in red (and face-free). As a measure of the 10c First Design’s rarity in used high grades, the latest P.S.E. Population Report lists three used examples graded XF 90, this and one other graded XF-Superb 95, and none higher than 95. With 1987 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $13,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded and only one other shares it — the stamp cancelled with black “Paid” that was offered in our recent Natalee Grace sale.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 73

Scott #62B, 10c Dark green “August”, very scarce mint single, strong rich color, original gum, small gum crease and minor gum soaking at top right, fine appearance; clear 1975 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 141, Lot 42

10c Dark Green, First Design (Scott 62B). Wonderful intense “August” color on bright white paper, light strike of red New York “Paid” credit datestamp EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE FIRST DESIGN 10-CENT 1861 ISSUE. ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE WITH THE RED CANCEL. The 10c 1861 “First Design” (or Type I from Plate 4) is extremely difficult to find in well-centered and sound condition. This is partly due to the narrow spacing on Plate 4, which was used for the earliest printing. With 1988 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1033, Lot 4039

10c Dark Green, First Design (62B). Choice centering with wide and even margins, deep rich color and proof-like impression beautifully complemented by red New York circular datestamp, long and full perforations all around EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE FIRST DESIGN 10-CENT 1861 ISSUE. AN EXTREMELY DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND IN SUCH PRISTINE CONDITION. ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE WITH THE RED CANCEL. The 10c is the only denomination of the 1861-66 Issue that was actually issued in two types. Type I, Scott 62B, was printed from Plate 4. Type II stamps — Scott 68 and its grilled counterparts — were printed from Plates 15 and 26. It has been surmised that Type I was pressed into service to help fill strong demand for 10c stamps after demonetization of the earlier issue. The 10c stamps paid the transcontinental rate, the ship-letter rate and certain rates to foreign countries. The Plate 4 Type I stamps left very little space between the stamps for the 12-gauge perforation holes. Examples of Scott 62B are rarely seen with margins framing the design on all sides. Ex Zoellner and Dauer. With 1992 and 2006 P.F. certificates. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, SMQ value $4,500.00). Only two have graded higher and only two have equaled this grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3101

1861, 10¢ dark green, First Design (62B), beautifully centered with especially intense color, characteristic, deep prooflike impression and full, very lightly hinged original gum; light, nearly invisible horizontal crease at top, remarkably fresh and otherwise Extremely Fine. Scott price $8,000 A CHOICE MINT 10¢ FIRST DESIGN; ONE OF THE FINEST WE HAVE SEEN—EVEN WITH THE TRIVIAL CREASE. Expertization: 1999 PF Certificate. Provenance: “Laila”.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 85

1861, 10¢ dark green, First Design (Scott 62B), neatly boxed light black “PAID” cancellation, very attractive example of this tough stamp, dazzling color and clear impression; reperforated at top, otherwise Fine. Scott $1,600. Estimate value $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 755

1861, 10¢ dark green, First Design (Scott 62B), o.g., previously hinged, fabulous color and impression, an attractive example of this rare stamp; light crease along upper left corner, Very Good. Scott $8,000. Estimate value $2,000 – 3,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 754