1923, $5 carmine & blue (Scott 573), top plate block of 12, o.g., never hinged, remarkably fresh example featuring an immense top sheet margin, larger than normally encountered on this issue, a spectacular exhibition quality showpiece that would enhance any great collection, Very Fine. Scott $3,720. Estimate value $3,500 – 5,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 653, Lot 2445

1923, $5 carmine & blue (Scott 573), o.g., never hinged, magnificent little GEM with dazzling bright colors, a pristine stamp both front and back, Extremely Fine to Superb, 2007 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP-95. SMQ $425 in the grade of XF-Sup-95. Scott $230. Estimate $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2444

$5.00 Carmine & Blue (Scott 573). Mint N.H. arrow, marker and double plate nos. F14326/F14327 block of eight, wide margins and extraordinarily well-centered throughout, light natural gum crease top right corner of pos. 4 and into selvage EXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF THE $5.00 1922 ISSUE. A Power Search review revealed few plate blocks as well-centered as the example offered here

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2015, Sale 1093, Lot 539

573, 1923 $5 Carmine and blue, NH, fresh and Very Fine (Scott $210)

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2015, Sale 3007, Lot 3360

USA (Scott 573a) 1923 FREEDOM STATUE $5 CARMINE LAKE & DARK BLUE, BLOCK W/PLATE NUMBER Top margin block of 4, plate #14327 top left. Fresh, MINT never hinged (lightly hinged in selvage), natural gum bends, fine to very fine. Cat for singles. Cat value $1400.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 951

$2.00 Deep Blue (Scott 572). Mint N.H. with top selvage, particularly choice centering, lovely color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ price $490.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1988

1923, $2 deep blue (572), beautifully centered within truly jumbo margins, stunning color and a prooflike impression, never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine. SMQ price $1,100 for a normal 98. Scott $140 A MARVELOUS LARGE MARGINED GEM, WITH ONLY 2 OTHERS IN THIS GRADE AND THREE HIGHER. Expertization: 2007 PSE Certificate graded 98J.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 331, Lot 774

$2.00 Deep Blue (Scott 572). Mint N.H., wide margins, perfectly centered, lovely color, Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF 95, SMQ value $335.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2011, Sale 1011, Lot 794

$2.00 Deep Blue (Scott 572). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and essentially perfectly centered, detailed impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1996 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ $370.00 as 95, $850.00 as 98)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2011, Sale 1017, Lot 857

1923, $2 deep blue (572), bottom margin plate no. block of six, bright, fresh and beautifully centered with bright color and paper and never hinged original gum; Extremely Fine. Scott $1,200 Expertization: 2004 PSE and 2005 PF Certificates.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 346, Lot 877

United States 1910-30 Issues 1922 $2 deep blue, bottom sheet margin single, n.h., well centered, with graded “XF-Sup 95” 2005 PSE cert. and 2006 PFC (SMQ value $370)

Cherrystone Auctions, Jul 2013, Sale 201307, Lot 142

$2.00 Deep Blue (572). Mint N.H. block of four, rich color, choice centering, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, the top right stamp is especially nice, Scott Retail as singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 603

U.S.; General Issues, 1923, $2 Deep Blue, Block of 4, #572, n.h., with plate #14306, Very Fine. Scott $560+. Estimate value $200-250.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2015, Sale 106, Lot 1888

$1.00 Violet Black (Scott 571). Mint N.H., precise centering, fresh, intense color with a proof-like impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98, SMQ value $2,100.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4949

$1.00 Violet Black (Scott 571). Mint N.H. bottom plate no. 18682 block of six, rich color on bright paper, fresh and Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 2155

U.S.; General Issues, 1923, $1 Violet Black, plate block of 6, #571. N.h., top #18681, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $650. Estimate value $150.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 91, Lot 289

P 1923, $1 violet brown, large die proof on India (571P1), die-sunk on 197 x 146 mm card, blue control no. 1189548 on back, approved & signed by Postmaster General Hubert Work, fresh and Very Fine. Scott $1,500

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 346, Lot 874

U.S.; General Issues, 1923, $1 violet black, plate block of 6, #571. O.g., top #18642, Fine. Scott $325. Estimate $120.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 97, Lot 401

1923, $1 violet black (Scott 571), bottom plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, extremely intense color, a decent quality multiple, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $525. Estimate value $250 – 350.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2014, Sale 655, Lot 768

U.S.; General Issues, 1923, $1 Violet Black, Plate Block of 6, #571, n.h., gum skips, large bottom #18681, Very Fine appearance. Scott $525. Estimate $150-180.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2015, Sale 106, Lot 1887

1922, 50¢ lilac (570), top margin plate no. 19144 block of six, beautifully centered, warm color, fully intact and crisp, original gum, never hinged, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, top plate blocks of the 50¢ are quite scarce in this premium quality. Scott $900

Matthew Bennett International, Apr 2008, Sale 326, Lot 508

1922, 50¢ lilac (570), mathematically centered and wonderfully fresh with luminous color and never hinged original gum; a Superb Gem. One of just two PSE Gem 100s with only a single 100J awarded. SMQ value $1,150 for Superb 98. Scott $80 1/2-1. Expertization: PSE encapsulated and graded Gem 100.

Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 504

1922, 50¢ lilac (Scott 570), bottom plate block of 6, o.g., lightly hinged, radiant rich color, a very elusive plate, Fine. Scott $550. Estimate price $250 – 350.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 726

50c Lilac (Scott 570). Right plate no. 14042 block of six, lightly hinged on top left stamp only, exceptionally well-centered, Extremely Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 601

USA (Scott 570) 1922 ARLINGTON AMPHITHEATER 50¢ LILAC Fresh, MINT never hinged, extremely fine. Cat $75.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 946

30c Olive Brown (Scott 569). Mint N.H., choice margins and essentially perfect centering, beautiful clear impression on fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $470.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4948

1923, 30¢ olive brown (Scott 569), bottom plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, choice appearing plate; couple tiny thin spots which appear to be only gum skips at first glance, otherwise Very Fine. Scott $325 Estimate $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2012, Sale 628, Lot 563

1923, 30¢ olive brown (Scott 569), bottom plate block of 6, o.g., stamps never hinged (minor gum creases), lovely example with intense color, Fine to Very Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $475. Estimate price $250 – 350.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2014, Sale 648, Lot 2261

USA (Scott 569) 1923 BUFFALO 30¢ OLIVE BROWN (PSE GRADED 95) MINT never hinged, extremely fine. (2013 PSE Graded Cert #01265676, XF-Superb 95, Mint OGnh)

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 944

25c Yellow Green, “Bridge Over Falls” Plate Scratches (568 var). Mint N.H., choice centering, deep rich color, Extremely Fine, according to Griffith book (p. 86) this prominent plate variety was discovered in 1931 and named the “Bridge Over Falls”, it is now listed and pictured in the Scott U.S. Specialized catalogue, with 2008 P.F. certificate (XF 90), Scott Retail as hinged

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1983

1922, 25¢ yellow green (568), full top margin plate no. block of 6, fresh and well centered, original gum, slight reinforced separation in selvage, otherwise never hinged, Very Fine. Scott value $300

Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2012, Sale 344, Lot 4702

1922, 25¢ yellow green (Scott 568), bottom plate block of 6, o.g., lightly hinged (natural gum skips), fresh plate with intense color, Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $300. Estimate $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2014, Sale 648, Lot 2260

USA (Scott 568) 1922 NIAGARA FALLS 25¢ GREEN (RIGHT PLATE) Right plate block of 6 (plate #17443). Fresh, MINT never hinged, a few tiny gum skips, very fine and attractive. Cat value $425.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 1376

U.S.; General Issues, 1923, 20¢ Carmine, First Day Cover, #567. Tied to envelope by San Francisco May 1, 1923 machine cancel, corner card for Edwin Seebohm, to Berkeley, clean, scarce item, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $2,000. Estimate value $600-700.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2010, Sale 84, Lot 1640

Scott #567, 20c Carmine rose, extraordinarily well centered and margined, strong rich color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2009 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ value $1,000.00).

Spink Shreves Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 141, Lot 189

20c Carmine Rose (Scott 567). Mint N.H., intense color, perfect centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $850.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 4006

U.S.; General Issues, 1923, 20¢ Carmine Rose, Plate Block of 8 With 5 Point Star, #567, n.h., slight separation between extraneous bottom rows, Fine. Scott $925. Estimate $150-200.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2015, Sale 106, Lot 1884

15c Gray (Scott 566). Mint N.H., wide margins, perfectly balanced, fresh and crisp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1997 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98, SMQ price $840.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 982, Lot 5948

1922, 15¢ gray (Scott 566), right plate block of 6, o.g., very lightly hinged, handsome example of this scarce plate block, intense color and impression, Fine. Scott $550. Estimate value $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 1312

United States – First Day Covers 1922 15c Statue of Liberty, November 11 Washington, D.C. FDC addressed to Edward C. Worden, fresh and v.f.

Cherrystone Auctions, Nov 2013, Sale 201311, Lot 78

1922, 15¢ gray (Scott 566), o.g., never hinged, an awesome GEM QUALITY example of the Statue Of Liberty stamp, with perfect centering and deep prooflike color, deserving placement in a collection of distinction, Superb, 2015 P.S.E. certificate graded SUP-98. SMQ $625 in the grade of SUP-98. Scott $37. Estimate $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 3144

1923, 14¢ blue (Scott 565), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, handsome short top, with breathtaking rich color, Very Fine. Scott $130. Estimate value $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 705

1923, 14¢ blue. Bottom margin plate “19420” block of 6, o.g., never hinged, exceptional centering amid wide margins, radiantly rich color, brilliantly fresh and immaculate, Extremely Fine and choice, a stunning gem. Scott No. 565; $130.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2949

12c Brown Violet (Scott 564). Mint N.H. right plate no. and six point star block of six, brilliant color on post-office fresh paper, Very Fine and choice

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2010, Sale 984, Lot 966

1923, 12¢ brown violet (Scott 564), right plate block of 6 with large 5 point star, o.g., never hinged, beautiful fresh shade, an immaculate example of this, Fine. Scott $225. Estimate $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 703

USA (564 var) 1923 CLEVELAND 12¢ BROWN VIOLET, FOLDOVER Dramatic foldover error causing ‘faceless President.’ Lower right corner stamp, missing design printed on back of foldover.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 1556

USA (Scott 563) 1922 HAYES 11¢ GREENISH BLUE (RIGHT PLATE), USPS SIGNATURES Right plate block of 10 (plate #F 14058). Fresh, MINT never hinged, very fine. Signed in selvage by two postal authorities. Cat price $92.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 1371

10c Orange, Imperforate Pair (Scott 562b). Vertical pair, Positions 83/93, large margins incl. sheet margin at bottom, unused (no gum) as are all known examples, rich color VERY FINE AND SCARCE. A DESIRABLE BOTTOM SHEET MARGIN PAIR OF THIS RARITY. According to United States Stamps 1922-26 by Gary Griffith, noted dealer Philip Ward purchased a pane in 1925 in Oklahoma. Large areas were marked for destruction with a blue crayon — examples such as the pair offered here, not defaced by the blue crayon, are scarce. With 2005 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 968B, Lot 730

1923, 10¢ orange (562), full top margin plate no. block of six, fresh and and intact with pristine, never hinged original gum, F.-V.F. Scott $425

Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2011, Sale 337, Lot 3022

10c Orange (Scott 562). Mint N.H. right plate no. 16390 block of six, almost perfectly centered, beautiful glowing color, Extremely Fine, with 1989 and 2006 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 644