Price of US Stamps Scott #304: 1903 5c Abraham Lincoln. Page 2

1903, 5¢ blue (304), bottom plate number single, o.g., never hinged, extraordinary example with incredible deep rich color and nicely balanced margins, a GEM for the finest collection, Extremely Fine to Superb. Scott $150. Estimate $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3406

United States 1902-3 Issue 1902-3 5c blue, n.h., wide margins, fresh color, v.f., with 1999 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Jul 2013, Sale 201307, Lot 109

1903, 5¢ blue (Scott 304), o.g., never hinged, lovely example with extremely large margins in an immaculate mint state, with lively bright color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $150. Estimate value $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2013, Sale 636, Lot 281

5c Blue (Scott 304). Mint N.H. with wide part imprint selvage at top, intense shade and impression, gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine, with 1990 P.F. certificate for strip of three

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1654

Scott #304, 5c Blue, a stunning used example of this difficult value, possessing uncharacteristically large margins and being marvelously well centered within them, rich color on crisp clean paper, light wavy line machine cancel, an extremely fine gem; 2013 PSE certificate (XF-Sup 95; SMQ $165.00).

Spink Shreves Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 142, Lot 308

1903, 5¢ blue (Scott 304), o.g., never hinged, tremendous example with extraordinarily large margins and beautiful rich color, a beauty, Extremely Fine, 2006 P.F. certificate graded XF-90. Scott $150. Estimate $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 537

1903, 5¢ blue (Scott 304), o.g., never hinged, handsome example with extremely large margins and fabulous rich color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 1999 P.F. certificate. Scott $150. Estimate value $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 538

1903, 5¢ blue (Scott 304), o.g., never hinged, remarkable example with enormous JUMBO margins, as fresh and choice as the first day it was printed, just a great stamp, Extremely Fine, 1996 P.F. certificate. Scott $150. Estimate $250 – 350.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 535

1903, 5¢ blue (Scott 304), bottom plate number single, o.g., never hinged, extraordinary example with incredible deep rich color and nicely balanced margins, a GEM for the finest collection, Extremely Fine to Superb. Scott $150. Estimate value $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 536

5c Blue (Scott 304). Mathematically perfect centering with wide margins, deep rich color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, a stunning stamp, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Gem 100, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ price $365.00 as 98), this is the only example of the 5 1902 Issue to achieve this perfect grade in any condition (Mint N.H., hinged or used)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 294

5c Blue (Scott 304). Mathematically precise centering with Jumbo margins, brilliant color on fresh paper, neat wavy-line machine cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1902 ISSUE HAS BEEN AWARDED THE ULTIMATE GRADE OF GEM 100 JUMBO BY P.S.E. With 2011 P.F. and P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $700.00 as 98). This is the highest grade possible on the grading chart and it is shared by only one other

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3431

5c Blue (Scott 304). Wide margins and precise centering, vibrant color on bright white paper beautifully complemented by a purple registry cancel, fresh and crisp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98, SMQ value $700.00), only three share this grade and only two have graded higher (including the 100J in the previous lot), however the purple cancel makes this a particularly desirable stamp among the handful of superb graded examples extant

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3432

1903, 5¢ blue (Scott 304), spectacular GEM quality example, with perfectly balanced margins, and scintillating color printed on bright white paper, the ultimate example in a quality second to none, o.g., never hinged, Superb, 1999 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $150. Estimate $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1226

1903, 5¢ blue (Scott 304), handsome example with extremely large margins and fabulous rich color, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 1999 P.F. certificate. Scott $150. Estimate value $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1227

1903, 5¢ blue (304), bottom margin imprint & plate no. block of six, exceptionally well centered with deep, dark color and immaculate, never hinged original gum; fresh and choice Extremely Fine. Scott price $1,425 Expertization: 2007 PF Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 346, Lot 783