US Stamp Price Scott 129: 1875 15c Pictorial Re-issue Landing of Columbus. Page 4

15c Brown & Blue, Ty. III, Plate Proof on India (129P3). Block of four, large margins incl. part imprint at bottom, deep rich colors and perfect impressions, tiny pinhole in right margin is natural for India paper and could be trimmed off, Extremely Fine, a desirable and rare part imprint block, Scott Retail for normal block of four

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 1044, Lot 58

1869 (1875 Re-issue), 15¢ brown & blue (Scott 129), o.g., previously hinged (some album offset on gum), extremely attractive example with bold prooflike colors, choice centering, and excellent eye appeal, Fine to Very Fine, quite elusive as only 1,981 were issued, 2013 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,350. Estimate price $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2013, Sale 636, Lot 154

1869 (1875 Re-issue), 15¢ brown & blue (Scott 129), light black cancellation, nice looking example of this scarce used re-issue, with intense colors; torn at top, otherwise Fine, only 1,981 issued, and most of these are unused, having never been used for postage, 2007 A.P.S. certificate. Scott $1,250. Estimate price $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2013, Sale 636, Lot 155

Scott #129, 15c Brown and blue re-issue, Ty. III, nicely centered, deep rich colors on fresh paper, full o.g., two pulled perforations at bottom, otherwise very fine; 2013 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 142, Lot 204

1869 (1875 Re-issue), 15¢ brown & blue (Scott 129), o.g., lightly hinged, gorgeous example of this tough stamp, with breathtaking brilliant fresh colors that look like they were just printed yesterday; expertly reperforated at left, not mentioned on accompanying certificate, otherwise Very Fine, only 1981 issued, clear 1986 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,350. Estimate $600 – 800.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 103

o U.S.; General Issues, 1869 (1875 Re-issue), 15¢ Brown & Blue, #129. Used, “tiny corner crease and 2 tiny perf tears at left”, Fine appearance, PSAG (2012) cert. Scott $1,250. Only 1981 issued . Estimate $180-200.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jan 2013, Sale 96, Lot 486

o U.S.; General Issues, 1869 (1875 Re-issue), 15¢ Brown & Blue, #129. Used, Very Fine, PF (2001) cert. Scott $1,250. Only 1981 issued . Estimate price $450-500.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jan 2013, Sale 96, Lot 485

15c Brown & Blue, Re-Issue (Scott 129). Rich colors, bold strike of New York oval registry cancel, Fine, with copy of 1992 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1697

15c Brown & Blue, Re-Issue (Scott 129). Unused (no gum), choice margins and well-centered, Very Fine, with 2001 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1696

15c Brown & Blue, Re-Issue (Scott 129). Original gum, minor h.r., wide margins with intense colors, sharp impressions, Very Fine, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1695

15c Brown & Blue, Re-Issue (Scott 129). Deep rich colors and proof-like impressions, better centering than normally seen with wide margins, unobtrusive strike of cork cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE. The Type III design of the 15c Re-Issue is similar to the Type I, except it lacks shading lines around the vignette. The Rose book (p. 104) notes that essays of Type III are known from 1868, indicating this type was contemplated but never used for the original 1869 Issue. The vignette plate based on Type III was made for the Re-Issue. According to SMQ approximately 70 used examples are known. Our experience has been that most are either faulty or off-center. With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, SMQ $2,450.00). Only one has graded higher (at 95J) and four others share this grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 135

15c Brown & Blue, Re-Issue (Scott 129). Original gum, rich colors and detailed impressions, vignette shifted slightly to right, Very Fine, with 1995 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1033, Lot 4069

15c Brown & Blue, Re-Issue (Scott 129). Choice centering with extra wide margins, deep rich colors and sharp impressions on fresh paper, cork cancel leaves central vignette clearly visible EXTREMELY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE. The Type III design of the 15c Re-Issue is similar to the Type I, except it lacks shading lines around the vignette. The Rose book (p. 104) notes that essays of Type III are known from 1868, indicating this type was contemplated but never used for the original 1869 Issue. The vignette plate based on Type III was made for the Re-Issue. According to SMQ approximately 70 used examples are known. Our experience has been that most are either faulty or off-center. With 2010 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90, SMQ $2,450.00). Only one has graded higher and only four others share this grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3208

() U.S.; General Issues, 1869 (1875 Re-issue), 15¢ brown & blue, #129. Regummed, with faults, Fine appearing. Scott $600. Estimate price $100.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 95, Lot 190

1869 (1875 Re-issue), 15¢ brown & blue (Scott 129), incredibly handsome example of this stamp, with wide margins and brilliant fresh colors, among the freshest and choicest examples available, only 1981 issued, o.g., very lightly hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 1978 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,350. Estimate $1,000 – 1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1052