US Stamps Price Scott 218: 1883 90c Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry American Bank Note. Page 4

218, 1888 90c Purple,registry double oval cancel, Very Fine, 1996 APS certificate (Scott value $250) 

H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1241

218, 1888 90c Purple,large well balanced margins, double oval registry cancel, Extremely Fine and choice, 1993 PF and 2012 PSE certificates (Scott $250) 

H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1240

90c Purple (Scott 218). Original gum, h.r., detailed impression, tiny thin spot at top center, Very Fine appearance

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 333

90c Purple (Scott 218). Deep rich color, neat New York registry oval cancel, wide margins, Very Fine, with 1981 P.F. and 1995 P.S.E. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 335

90c Purple (Scott 218). Unused (regummed), deep rich color, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, a pretty stamp

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 334

1888, 90¢ purple (Scott 218), o.g., lightly hinged, unbelievable example of this popular stamp, a fantastic well centered stamp with large margins with captivating rich color on bright white paper, this gorgeous GEM is destined for the finest collection, Extremely Fine to Superb, 2011 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP-95 (1 of 11 examples attaining this impressive grade, with only 3 others currently grading higher). SMQ $2,750 in the grade of XF-SUP-95. Scott $900. Estimate price $2,500 – 3,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2014, Sale 655, Lot 300

1888, 90¢ purple (Scott 218), o.g., previously hinged, brilliant fresh color and finely detailed impression, very pretty stamp, Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $900. Estimate $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2014, Sale 655, Lot 301

1888, 90¢ purple (Scott 218), lightly struck black cancellation, wide margins and bright color, a highly desirable well centered stamp, Extremely Fine, 2014 P.F. certificate graded XF-90. Scott Stamp Values $525 in the grade of XF-90. Scott $250. Estimate value $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2014, Sale 655, Lot 302

U.S. General Issues, 1888, 90¢ Purple, #218, o.g. (h.r.), Fine, APS (1995) cert. Scott $900. Estimate $200-230.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2014, Sale 102, Lot 1820

90c Purple (218). With plate no. 23 selvage at top, slightly disturbed original gum, bright color, attractive margins other three sides, Fine, with 2004 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail without premium for the position

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2014, Sale 1077, Lot 160

1888, 90¢ purple (Scott 218), o.g., previously hinged, wonderfully fresh well centered stamp with intense color, outstanding appearing example of this popular issue; reperforated at top, otherwise Very Fine to Extremely Fine, clear 2005 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF-85. SMQ $1,250 in the grade of VF-XF-85. Scott $900. Estimate price $600 – 800.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 653, Lot 2150

1888, 90¢ purple (Scott 218), block of 4, lightly struck black New York Registry cancellations, a wonderful top quality block with sensational rich color, one of the few remaining intact blocks that are attractive to the eye; light horizontal crease at bottom, and sensibly reinforced perforations, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,400. Estimate price $750 – 1,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 324

1888, 90¢ purple (Scott 218), o.g., hinge remnant, incredible color, remarkable state of preservation, a stamp that looks like it was printed yesterday, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $900. Estimate price $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 322

Scott #218, 90c Purple, a fresh mint single, o.g., very lightly hinged, rich color and crisp impression, very fine.

Spink Shreves Galleries, May 2014, Sale 148, Lot 193

*    90¢ purple (Scott 218), beautifully centered, vivid deep color, original gum, Extremely Fine, pretty stamp (photo). $900

Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 325