Cost of US Stamps Scott Cat. #270: 1895 5c Grant Bureau. Page 2

Scott #270, 5c Chocolate, gem used example, with striking deep color and sharp impression on fresh white paper, incredibly well centered within symmetrical margins, unobtrusive postmark, an extremely fine gem; 2012 PSE certificate (XF-Sup 95; SMQ price $225.00).

Spink Shreves Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 142, Lot 263

1895, 5¢ chocolate, imperf proof on stamp paper (Scott 270P), top margin pair with part arrow, o.g., hinge remnant, handsome showpiece featuring fabulous color and sharp clear impression, eye catching, Superb, only 300 issued. Scott $250. Estimate value $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 386

1895, 5¢ chocolate (Scott 270), o.g., never hinged, gorgeous well margined example with outstanding centering, with bright vivid color, a great stamp, Extremely Fine to Superb. Scott $105. Estimate $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 385

UNITED STATES Offices in China 1895 (18 June) cover with large “Nanking Local Post Agency” dollar chop, also Shanghai Local Post cds alongside on back, franked with 5c yellow brown, tied by duplex and U.S. Postal Agency Shanghai (June 18) cds alongside, sent via San Francisco (July 12) to Jefferson County, Ohio, fresh and fine cover

Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 201303, Lot 116

1895, 5¢ chocolate (Scott 270), neat black cancellation, sensational GEM quality stamp, with large balanced margins and gorgeous color, the ultimate example of this tough little stamp, Superb, 2012 P.S.E. certificate graded SUP-98, 1 of only 4 examples attaining this impressive grade, with only 1 other grading higher. SMQ $880. Scott $4. Estimate value $600 – 800.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 478

5c Chocolate (Scott 270). Mint N.H., essentially precise centering, wonderfully fresh and crisp, gorgeous color, Extremely Fine Gem

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1889

5c Chocolate (Scott 270). Mint N.H. with bottom part imprint selvage, radiant color, balanced margins, Very Fine and choice, with copy of 2012 P.S.E. certificate for strip of three

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1890

5c Chocolate (Scott 270). Mint N.H., unusually choice centering with Jumbo margins, deep rich color, proof-like impression, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Whitman, with 1995 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ value $825.00 as 95, $3,100.00 as 98), only four have graded higher and only seven others share this grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 252

5c Chocolate (Scott 270). Unusually choice centering with wide and balanced margins, rich color and proof-like impression, neat strike of circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, ex Dauer, with 2010 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98, SMQ price $880.00), only one example has graded higher (at 98J) and this is one of only two graded 98

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3385

1895, 5¢ chocolate (Scott 270), extremely intense color, a choice well centered stamp, top margin single with part imprint, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine. Scott $105. Estimate $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1182

5c Chocolate (Scott 270). Perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins, socked-on-the-nose strike of Boston circular datestamp, long and full perforations all around, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2006 P.F. certificate (Superb 98)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1027, Lot 143

1895, 5¢ chocolate (270), a choice top margin imprint & plate no. strip of three, virtually perfectly centered with enormous margins, solid perfs and flawless, never hinged original gum; post office fresh and absolutely Superb. Scott value $375 Expertization: 2008 PF Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 346, Lot 762

1895, 5¢ chocolate (Scott 270), top margin part imprint single, o.g., never hinged, very appealing, P.O. fresh and attractive, Very Fine. Scott $105. Estimate value $75 – 100.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 980

Scott #270, 5c Chocolate, wonderfully well centered and margined, rich color and a crisp impression, light cancel, extremely fine; 2012 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ price $225.00).

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2012, Sale 140, Lot 191

1895, 5¢ chocolate (Scott 270), wonderful bottom margin plate no. 134 single, well centered with vivid color, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine, 1990 P.F. certificate. Scott $105. Estimate price $150 – 200. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1613