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1c Dark Ultramarine (Scott 182). Deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, absolutely enormous margins, neat strike of duplex cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a stamp with massive dimensions, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $590.00 as 98), this is the highest grade awarded and only three others share it Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 170 |
US$1,000.00 |
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Scott #182, 1c Dark ultramarine, bright and fresh, o.g., never hinged, very fine; 2003 PF certificate. Spink Shreves Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 141, Lot 91 |
US$325.00 |
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United States 1875-79 Banknote Issues 1879 1c dark ultramarine, well centered, rich color, never hinged and post office fresh, tiny natural inclusion, fine, with 2006 PFC Cherrystone Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 201210, Lot 100 |
US$220.00 |
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1c Dark Ultramarine (Scott 182). Jumbo margins, choice centering, deep color on bright paper, bold cancel leaves most of design clearly visible, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ $180.00 as 95, $590.00 as 98) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3281 |
US$160.00 |
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1c Dark Ultramarine (Scott 182). Wide nicely balanced margins, sharp Glen Allen Star precancel on piece of cover with most of “Glen Allen Virginia June 2, 1880” printed datestamp, just the left part of the rim of the datestamp missing, which also has a small tear at left, stamp is fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2003 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3282 |
US$200.00 |
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1c Dark Ultramarine (Scott 182). Massive Jumbo margins and precise centering, rich color on bright paper, cork cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 2004 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo, SMQ $590.00 as 98, unpriced in higher grade), only three other examples have achieved this desirable grade with none higher Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3280 |
US$500.00 |
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1879, 1¢ dark ultramarine (Scott 182), choice example with incredibly rich color, very fresh, o.g., lightly hinged, Fine to Very Fine, 1984 P.F. certificate. Scott $225. Estimate value $100 – 150. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1078 |
US$100.00 |
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1c Dark Ultramarine (Scott 182). Massive margins on all sides, rich color on bright paper, long and full perforations all around, well-struck “E” duplex cancel of New York, Extremely Fine Gem, this is without question the largest and finest example of this issue we have ever encountered, with 2001 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1027, Lot 80 |
US$350.00 |
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1879, 1¢ dark ultramarine (Scott 182), printed Glen Allen star precancel, Fine to Very Fine, 2010 PF Cert. Scott $81. Estimate value $75 – 100. (Image 1) Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1408 |
US$100.00 |
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1c Dark Ultramarine (182). Bottom imprint and plate no. 298 strip of five, small part of selvage at right completes the imprint, original gum, h.r., bright color, few perf separations sensibly reinforced, right stamps couple toned spots, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail as two pairs and a single with no premium for the position Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 401 |
US$1,100.00 |
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1c Dark Ultramarine (Scott 182). Two blocks of four, original gum, h.r., rich color, few perf separations, one with few toned spots, otherwise Fine-Very Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 402 |
US$600.00 |
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1c Dark Ultramarine (Scott 182). Deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, neat Glen Allen Star precancel, Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 515 |
US$425.00 |
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1879, 1¢ dark ultramarine (182), centered with near mathematical precision amid large even margins with luminous color and immaculate, never hinged original gum; post office fresh and Extremely Fine to Superb. SMQ price $6,000. Scott $775 ONE OF JUST THREE NEVER HINGED 1¢ AMERICANS TO RECEIVE A PSE XF-SUP 95, NONE HAVE BEEN GRADED HIGHER. Expertization: PSE encapsulated and graded XF-Sup 95. Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 285 |
US$3,750.00 |
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1c Dark Ultramarine (Scott 182). Original gum, barely hinged, radiant color on bright paper, choice centering, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2010 P.F. certificate for block of four Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2011, Sale 1017, Lot 581 |
US$375.00 |
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1c Dark Ultramarine (Scott 182). Original gum, small h.r., precise centering, rich color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1991 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (OGh, XF-Superb 95, SMQ $1,050.00) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2011, Sale 1017, Lot 580 |
US$600.00 |