Value of US Stamps Scott Catalog # 418: 1912 15c Benjamin Franklin Perf 12. Page 3

1912, 15¢ gray (Scott 418), bottom margin single with part imprint, o.g., never hinged, extraordinary example with boardwalk margins, and beautiful color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $190. Estimate price $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 732

15c Gray (Scott 418). Two singles, one Mint N.H. with huge Jumbo margins, Very Fine and choice, other lightly hinged and almost perfectly centered, Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (OGph XF 90, SMQ $110.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 2051

15c Gray (418). Mint N.H. with part imprint top selvage, Jumbo margins and mathematically perfect centering, bright shade on post-office fresh paper EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1912 15-CENT PERF 12 SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK ISSUE HAS ACHIEVED THE ULTIMATE GRADE OF GEM 100 JUMBO. AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING STAMP. With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $3,000.00 as 98). This is one of only two stamps to achieve this illustrious grade. The other, ex Whitman, does not have imprint or plate number selvage. There are no other Scott 418’s graded above 98J in any condition (Mint N.H., hinged or used).

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 391

15c Gray (Scott 418). Jumbo margins and perfect centering, intense shade on bright paper which is nicely contrasted by a bold “S” in oval cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $675.00 as 98), this is one of only four stamps to have achieved this grade, which is the highest awarded

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3521

1912, 15¢ gray (Scott 418), extraordinary example with boardwalk margins, and beautiful color, bottom margin single with part imprint, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $190. Estimate $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1335

1912, 15¢ gray (Scott 418), impressive example with extra large margins, and warm rich color, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine. Scott $190. Estimate $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1336

1912, 15¢ gray (Scott 418), spectacular GEM quality example with huge JUMBO margins, and dazzling rich color, a flawless example for the perfectionist, o.g., very lightly hinged, Superb, 1999 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $85. Estimate $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1337

1912, 15¢ gray (Scott 418), extremely handsome example with strong color, top margin single with plate number 5850 and letter “A”, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, with photocopy of 1992 P.F. certificate for plate block of 6, from which this stamp was taken, this being the top center stamp from the block. Scott $190. Estimate price $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1338

1912, 15¢ gray (Scott 418), desirable large margined example with brilliant fresh color, top margin single with plate number 5755, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $190. Estimate $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1339

1912, 15¢ gray (Scott 418), bottom plate block of 6, o.g., previously hinged, extremely fresh example of this undervalued plate block, Fine. Scott $675. Estimate $250 – 350.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 1186

U.S.; General Issues, 1912, 15¢ Gray, Block of 4, #418. N.h., top right copy very fine plus, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $760. Estimate $250-300.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1545

Scott #418, 15c Gray, uncharacteristically well centered and margined, strong color, o.g., relatively lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2010 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 OGh; SMQ value $175.00).

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2012, Sale 140, Lot 263

Scott #418, 15c Gray, an exceedingly choice mint single, featuring impeccable centering within uncharacteristically large margins, lovely fresh color which is far more intense than usual, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine and handsome; 1999 PF and 2006 PSE certificates.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2012, Sale 140, Lot 262

1912, 15¢ gray (Scott 418), o.g., never hinged, impressive wide margins, an immaculate mint stamp, Very Fine, 2006 P.F. certificate. Scott $190 Estimate $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2012, Sale 629, Lot 330

1912, 15¢ gray (Scott 418), left margin plate block of 6 with plate number, imprint, and letter “A”, o.g., lightly hinged, visually appealing example of this undervalued plate block, extremely fresh; trivial corner crease in lower left selvage, Fine. Scott $850 Estimate price $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2012, Sale 629, Lot 331