US Stamps Prices Scott 191: 1879 90c Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry American Bank Note. Page 3

90c Carmine (Scott 191). Near perfect centering, New York oval registry cancels, small natural inclusion, Very Fine and choice, with photocopy of 1983 P.F. certificate for block

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2014, Sale 1077, Lot 155

1879, 90¢ carmine (Scott 191), neat black circle of wedges cancellation, a very choice example with radiant color and clear impression, Very Fine, 2006 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $375. Estimate price $250 – 350.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 653, Lot 2136

191P5, 1879 90c Carmine, Imperforate plate proof on stamp paper, pair with large well balanced margins, lovely color with showing typical light “plate wash” associated with the issue, o.g., Very Fine and choice; copy of 1997 PF certificate for block from which it came, 2007 PSE certificate for the pair (Scott value $2,500)

H.R. Harmer, May 2014, Sale 3005, Lot 1006

1879, 90¢ carmine (Scott 191), neat black cancellation, wonderfully fresh example with incredibly wide margins and deep prooflike color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2013 P.F. certificate graded VF-XF-85. Scott $375. Estimate price $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 309

Scott #191, 90c Carmine, lovely used single, vibrant color, very well centered and margined, neat double oval registry cancel, very fine and choice.

Spink Shreves Galleries, May 2014, Sale 148, Lot 181

o    90¢ carmine (Scott 191), outstanding centering within positively huge margins, bright color, New York registry cancel, Extremely Fine. SMQ $520 for normal 85 (photo). $375 Expertization: two 2011 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded VF-XF 85J.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 308

1879, 90¢ carmine (Scott 191), neat black cancellation, supreme example with huge margins and ravishing rich color; a very elusive stamp in this condition; tiny perf tip thin at bottom, truly trivial, otherwise Extremely Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $375. Estimate $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2014, Sale 648, Lot 2087

United States 1870-73 Banknote Issues 1870 90c carmine, original gum, beautiful color, fine, with 1998 PSE cert.

Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2014, Sale 201403, Lot 35

90c Carmine (Scott 191). Bright color, well-balanced margins, face-free oval duplex cancel, Very Fine and choice

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 402

1879, 90¢ carmine (191), handsome impression and deep rich shade for soft paper issue, large part o.g.; reperforated, which is not mentioned on certificate, Fine to Very Fine, 1985 P.F. certificate. Scott $2,000. Estimate price $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2013, Sale 640, Lot 170

191, 1879 90c Carmine,impressive block of nine, “Boston, Mass” cancels, several repaired faults, VG-Fine; a scarce multiple (Scott value $3.875)

H.R. Harmer, Nov 2013, Sale 3004, Lot 1128

191, 1879 90c Carmine, fresh color, disturbed o.g., laminated tear at top right, Very Fine appearance, 2013 PSE certificate (Scott $2,000)

H.R. Harmer, Nov 2013, Sale 3004, Lot 1127

90c Carmine (Scott 191). Original gum, barely hinged, extra wide margins, brilliant color EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL LIGHTLY-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1879 AMERICAN BANK NOTE ISSUE. Ex Vineyard. With 1984 and 2003 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1057, Lot 776

1879, 90¢ carmine (191), right margin block of 4, o.g., very lightly hinged, an astounding GEM QUALITY multiple; extremely well centered examples with particularly large margins, and spectacular fresh color; a stunning block in a truly remarkable state of preservation, with just faint hinging on the top 2 stamps, the bottom 2 stamps look Never Hinged but have a bare suggestion of faint hinging; an amazing showpiece, Extremely Fine, 1989, 1998, and 2003 P.F. certificates. Scott $12,000. Estimate $15,000 – 20,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3288

1879, 90¢ carmine (191), block of 4, neatly struck black Registry cancellations, handsome example of this extremely rare intact multiple, with gleaming rich color, a significantly undervalued showpiece; sensibly reinforced with small hinge remnants, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $2,000. Estimate price $1,000 – 1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3287