US Stamps Prices Scott 113: 1869 2c Pictorial Post Horse and Rider. Page 2

USA (Scott 113) 1869 POST HORSE 2¢ BROWN Deep, rich color, original gum, hinge remnant, fine. (1973 PF Cert #42,026) Cat value $550.

Regency-Superior, Jan 2015, Sale 109, Lot 737

2c Brown (Scott 113). Jumbo margins and almost mathematically perfect centering, fresh color on bright paper, cork cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, ex Merlin, with 1991 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $2,000.00 as 98), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only one other

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1090, Lot 1265

2c Brown (Scott 113). Original gum, rich color on fresh paper, balanced margins, Very Fine and choice, ex Curtis, with 1991 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, VF-XF 85; SMQ $950.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1090, Lot 1264

2c Yellow Brown (113 var). Block of sixteen, original gum, bright shade, few perf separations sensibly reinforced, pos. 12 diagonal crease, pos. 14 and 16 thin spots FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE AND DESIRABLE BLOCK OF SIXTEEN OF THE 2-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE IN THE YELLOW BROWN SUB-SHADE. As a review of Power Search shows, multiples larger than a block of four are rare. Ex Dr. Heimburger. Scott Retail $15,000.00 as four blocks of four

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1090, Lot 1263

2c Brown (113). Top imprint and plate no. 28 block of 12, Positions 5-6 and 8-10 Mint N.H., other positions lightly hinged, gorgeous rich color, choice centering and margins incl. portions of all 12 surrounding stamps, bright and fresh VERY FINE-EXTREMELY FINE. A SPECTACULAR AND EXCEPTIONALLY RARE TOP POSITION IMPRINT AND PLATE NUMBER BLOCK OF 12 OF THE 2-CENT 1869 ISSUE WITH FOUR MINT NEVER-HINGED STAMPS. ONE OF THE MOST OUTSTANDING CLASSIC UNITED STATES PLATE BLOCKS. Apart from a block of 70, we have offered only two other plate number blocks of Scott 113 since we began keeping computerized records in 1992 — both were blocks of six without the imprint and had only Very-Good-Fine centering. With 2012 P.F. certificate. A plate block of ten is listed in Scott but is unpriced. This format of 12 is unlisted

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1090, Lot 1262

1869, 2¢ brown (Scott 113), o.g., lightly hinged, fresh example with nice soft color, Fine. Scott $550. Estimate value $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2014, Sale 661, Lot 116

USA (Scott 113) 1869 POST HORSE 2? BROWN Unused, no gum. Faint horizontal crease at top, outstanding centering for this issue. (2003 PF Cert #0393528) Cat value $200 for no gum

Regency-Superior, Nov 2014, Sale 108, Lot 254

USA (Scott 113) 1869 POST HORSE 2? BROWN Rich color, fresh, fine, original gum, previously hinged. (2004 PF Cert #407396 for pair) Cat $550.

Regency-Superior, Nov 2014, Sale 108, Lot 252

2c Brown (Scott 113). Block of four, bright color, unusually well-centered, neat strikes of Negative Star cancels, Very Fine and choice, scarce used block

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3318

2c Brown, Half Used as 1c (113c). Bottom right diagonal half in pair with full stamp, tied by target cancel, partly readable strike of “Shade Gap Pa. Nov. 3” circular datestamp on cover with beautiful dove and ribbon address banner to Mount Union Pa., with original 1869 enclosure, opening nick at top right edge VERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL 1869 PICTORIAL USAGE WITH THE 2-CENT BISECT PAYING PART OF THE 3-CENT RATE ON A DECORATIVE “DOVE AND RIBBON” COVER. Ex Lake Shore. With 1990 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail $6,000.00

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3319

2c Brown (Scott 113). Block of four, original gum, h.r., rich color, some perf separations sensibly reinforced, appears Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3316

2c Brown (Scott 113). Gorgeous centering with wide margins, neat quartered cork and circular datestamp cancels, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ price $750.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3317

1869, 2¢ brown (Scott 113), o.g., never hinged, tremendous GEM QUALITY example of this extremely scarce never hinged 1869 Pictorial, beautifully centered amid large margins with breathtaking rich color and detailed impression; how this stamp has survived the last 145 in such a remarkable state of preservation is difficult to imagine; a most impressive World Class example destined for a collection of distinction, Extremely Fine, 2013 P.S.E. certificate for bllock of 8, from which this amazing stamp was taken, this being position 7 from the block. Scott $550 for “hinged”. Estimate price $2,000 – 3,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2127

1869, 2¢ brown (Scott 113), o.g., previously hinged, exemplary high quality example, impeccably fresh and choice with most impressive centering, Extremely Fine, 1997 P.F.C. and 2005 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-90 (1 of 10 at this grade, with only 9 grading higher). SMQ $1,500 in the grade of XF-90. Scott $550. Estimate value $1,000 – 1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2128

2c Brown (Scott 113). Jumbo margins, rich color and proof-like impression, bold cork cancel, Extremely Fine, with 1981 P.F. and 2014 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ value $250.00 as 90, $750.00 as 95)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 221