Cost of US Stamps Scott Catalog 461 – 2c 1915 George Washington Perf 11. Page 2

2c Pale Carmine Red, Ty. I (Scott 461). Intense shade and impression, bold Millburn N.J. boxed cancel, Very Fine and choice, with copy of 1999 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2015, Sale 1093, Lot 379

2c Pale Carmine Red, Ty. I (Scott 461). Mint N.H., wide margins and choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1977 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2015, Sale 1092, Lot 1332

1915, 2¢ pale carmine red, SL watermark, perf 11 (Scott 461), o.g., never hinged, exceedingly fresh and choice example of this terribly elusive and undervalued stamp, Fine to Very Fine, 1994 P.F. certificate. Scott $325. Estimate $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1809

Scott #461, 2c Pale carmine red, a magnificent quality mint example of this challenging stamp, possessing virtually perfect centering amid extravagantly large margins, beautifully radiant color in a pale carmine red shade distinctive to genuine examples, full even and intact perforations surround the whole, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; an exceptionally elusive stamp in the premium grade;

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2015, Sale 150, Lot 184

USA (Scott 461) 1915 WASHINGTON 2¢ PALE CARMINE RED Rare genuine used example, fresh color, fine. (2014 PSE Cert #01289033) Cat value $360.

Regency-Superior, Jan 2015, Sale 109, Lot 1261

2c Pale Carmine Red, Ty. I (Scott 461). Mint N.H., selvage at left, brilliantly fresh, Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1090, Lot 1529

1915, 2¢ pale carmine red, SL watermark, perf 11 (Scott 461), o.g., never hinged, desirable mint example of this extremely tough stamp, that is difficult to obtain genuine, as many examples offered are just 409 imperfs that have been reperfed on all four sides, a wonderful opportunity to acquire a genuine example of this stamp, Fine to Very Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $325. Estimate value $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2014, Sale 661, Lot 378

USA (Scott 461) 1915 WASHINGTON 2? PALE CARMINE RED Bright color, extremely fine centering and overall fresh. Original gum, previously hinged. A Gem that would likely grade high. (1993 PF Cert #271907, for block, of which this is lower left stamp) Cat price $125.

Regency-Superior, Nov 2014, Sale 108, Lot 872

USA (Scott 461) 1915 WASHINGTON 2? PALE CARMINE RED Genuine, MINT never hinged, fine to very fine. (2006 PSE Cert #01067496) Cat value $325.

Regency-Superior, Nov 2014, Sale 108, Lot 871

U.S.; General Issues, 1915, 2¢ pale carmine red, SL watermark, perf 11, #461, n.h., Fine, PSAG (2014) cert. Scott $325. Estimate value $80.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 103, Lot 137

U.S.; General Issues, 1915, 2¢ pale carmine red, SL watermark, perf 11, #461, n.h., Fine to Very Fine, PSAG (2014) cert. Scott $325. Estimate value $100.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 103, Lot 136

2c Pale Carmine Red, Ty. I (Scott 461). Top plate no. 7259 block of six, h.r. on bottom center stamp and in ungummed portion of selvage, otherwise Mint N.H., bright color, Fine-Very Fine, with 2001 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 544

2c Pale Carmine Red, Ty. I (Scott 461). Lightly hinged, brilliant color, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 543

1915, 2¢ pale carmine red, SL watermark, perf 11 (Scott 461), top plate block of 6, o.g., lightly hinged (three stamps never hinged), exceptionally bright, fresh and well centered, Extremely Fine, 2014 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,500. Estimate value $1,000 – 1,500 A very difficult plate block, especially this choice.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2014, Sale 655, Lot 689

U.S. General Issues, 1915, 2¢ Pale Carmine Red, SL Watermark, Perf 11, #461, n.h., Very Fine, PSE (2014) cert. Scott $325. Estimate $150-170.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2014, Sale 102, Lot 2030