Price of US Stamps Scott 227: 1890 15c Henry Clay Bank Note Company. Page 2

USA (Scott 227) 1890 CLAY SMALL BANKNOTE 15? INDIGO (PSE GRADED 90 JUMBO) Deep, rich indigo color and nearly perfectly centered JUMBO stamp. Original gum, previously hinged. (2006 PSE Graded Cert #1067474, XF 90J, Mint OGph) (SMQ value $630)

Regency-Superior, Nov 2014, Sale 108, Lot 415

United States 1890-93 Issue 1890 15c indigo, large and well balanced margins all around, n.h., v.f., with 1989 PFC and 2005 PSE (graded XF 90) certificate (PSE $2,050)

Cherrystone Auctions, Nov 2014, Sale 201411, Lot 49

15c Indigo (227). Mint N.H. bottom imprint and plate no. 22 block of ten, incredibly deep color and intense impression FRESH AND FINE-VERY FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE PLATE BLOCK IN MINT NEVER HINGED CONDITION. This is the only Mint N.H. example of this plate block we have offered in our sales since 1993 and our Rarities sales since 1964. It is listed but unpriced in Scott as Mint N.H. Scott Retail as hinged

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3512

15c Indigo (Scott 227). Two covers, first cancelled by quartered cork, purple “Registered, La Crosse Wis. Dec. 30, 1892” oval datestamp on cover to Austria, New York registry label, Very Fine, scarce commercial use, second tied by New York registry oval and used in 1892 to London, England, Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3513

Scott 227, 1890 15c Indigo,disturbed o.g., 2011 PSE graded XF Jumbo 90J certificate (SMQ price $500 for 90 o.g.) 

H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1247

1890, 15¢ indigo (Scott 227), o.g., never hinged, sensational top quality example with glorious deep rich color, a monumental showpiece that would please the most quality conscious collector, Extremely Fine, 1978, 1989 and 1995 P.F.C.’s and 2007 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-90. SMQ $2,150 in the grade of XF-90. Scott $675. Estimate value $1,500 – 2,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2202

15c Indigo (227). Bottom imprint and plate no. 22 strip of seven with part arrow natural s.e. at right, original gum, two stamps Mint N.H., deep rich color, wide margins, Fine and scarce, Scott Retail as singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2014, Sale 1077, Lot 166

1890, 15¢ indigo (Scott 227), o.g., previously hinged, handsome well centered example with gorgeous rich color; reperforated at left, otherwise Extremely Fine. Scott $225. Estimate value $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 653, Lot 2158

1890, 15¢ indigo (Scott 227), lightly struck black cancellation, extraordinary showpiece, featuring huge JUMBO margins and brilliant rich color, Extremely Fine, 2007 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-90J, 1 of 4 examples attaining this grade, with only 10 others currently grading higher. SMQ $125 for a normal “XF-90”. Scott $28. Estimate $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 336

227, 1890 15c Indigo,NH, natural gum bend at top, Fine (Scott $675) 

H.R. Harmer, May 2014, Sale 3005, Lot 1157

Scott #227, 15c Indigo, a marvelously choice mint example, being not only remarkably well centered and margined, but it also possesses intense prooflike color and impression, full intact perforations all around, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a rare stamp in this select gem quality; 2010 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ value $6,000.00): among the highest grade examples, with only one grading slightly higher (95J).

Spink Shreves Galleries, May 2014, Sale 148, Lot 196

15c Indigo (Scott 227). Mint N.H., deep rich color, perfectly centered EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1890 ISSUE. With 1993 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2014, Sale 1068, Lot 174

15c Indigo (Scott 227). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color on bright paper, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, with 2013 P.F. certificate (XF 90)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1209

15c Indigo (Scott 227). Mint N.H. with part imprint at top, intense shade on bright paper, Jumbo margins, small natural inclusion, Very Fine, a huge stamp, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Fine 70 Jumbo; SMQ price $325.00 as 70, $475.00 as 75)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1208

15c Indigo (Scott 227). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, gorgeous centering EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1890 ISSUE. With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ value $6,000.00). Only one has graded higher (at 95J)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1207