5c Chocolate (Scott 223). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, balanced margins and near-perfect centering EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1890 ISSUE, SCOTT 223. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ price $2,400.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2010, Sale 992, Lot 2277

2c Carmine (Scott 220). Mint N.H., wide margins, superb centering, radiant color on bright fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with copy of 2004 P.F. certificate for block

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2010, Sale 983, Lot 133

2c Carmine, Cap on Both “2”‘s (Scott 220c). Original gum, lightly hinged, exceptionally well-centered, vivid color, Very Fine and choice, with photocopy of 2009 P.S.E. certificate for block

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5652

2c Lake (Scott 219D). Mint N.H., rich color in the beautiful Lake shade, crisp paper, Very Fine and choice, with 2003 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1457

2c Lake (Scott 219D). Mint N.H., intense shade on bright paper, well-proportioned margins, long and full perforations all around, Extremely Fine, a pretty stamp, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, SMQ $1,900.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1007, Lot 2388

1890, 1¢ dull blue (Scott 219), attractive top sheet margin sigle with part imprint, lively bright color, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $65. Estimate value $50 – 75. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1463

90c Purple (Scott 218). Original gum, attractively centered, deep rich color, reperfed at left, Very Fine appearance, with 2009 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 982, Lot 5514

U.S.; General Issues, 1888, 90¢ Purple, #218. O.g., creased, Fine. Scott $1,000. Estimate price $180-200.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jul 2010, Sale 86, Lot 419

o U.S.; General Issues, 1888, 90¢ purple, #218. NY reg. cancel, short perf at top, still an attractive copy, Fine to Very Fine, PF (1989) cert. Scott $250. Estimate value $70.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 89, Lot 215

1888, 90¢ purple (Scott 218), block of 6, lightly struck “New York” Registry cancellations, eye catching scarce multiple, natural straight edge at left showing arrow in margin at lower left, brilliant Post Office fresh color, completely sound, rare thus; sensibly reiforced with small hinge remnants, Fine. Scott value $1,900.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2011, Sale 626, Lot 205

U.S.; General Issues, 1888, 30¢ Orange Brown, #217. O.g. (h.r.), fresh color, Fine to Very Fine, PF (2000) cert. Scott $475. Estimate value $150-180.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2009, Sale 80, Lot 1187

United States 1870-73 Banknote Issues 1888 30c orange brown, block of four, fresh color, top pair h.r., bottom l.h., bottom left stamp with natural inclusion, bottom right with small corner crease, fine-v.f. appearance, with 2001 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2010, Sale 201003, Lot 129

1888, 30¢ orange brown (Scott 217), perfectly struck “San Francisco, Cal., Jun 26, ’88” postmark, the earliest reported usage of this stamp, a wonderful sock on the nose cancel on a fresh and pleasing example of this stamp; small thin at upper right, Very Fine, 2011 Bill Weiss cert. Scott value $130 as normal.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jul 2011, Sale 625, Lot 795

5c Indigo (Scott 216). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, long and full perforations, fresh and Extremely Fine, a stamp with tremendous visual appeal, with 2010 P.F. certificate (XF 90)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2010, Sale 983, Lot 130

1888, 4¢ carmine (215), nicely centered with bright color and post office fresh, never hinged original gum, F.-V.F. Scott value $675 Expertization: 1998 PF Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 333, Lot 3606

3c Vermilion (Scott 214). Mint N.H. with part imprint selvage at bottom with double perforations, vibrant color as fresh as the day it was printed, trivial natural inclusion at top right, Very Fine and choice, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate as strip of four

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 845

1887, 3¢ vermilion (214), top sheet margin single with part imprint, near-perfectly centered with oversized top and bottom margins, vibrant color and pristine, never hinged original gum, post office fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ $490 for a normal 90. Scott $200 Expertization: 2007 PSE Certificate graded XF 90J.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 333, Lot 3603

U.S.; General Issues, 1887, 2¢ green, #213. N.h., fresh, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $130. Estimate price $50.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 89, Lot 212

1c Ultramarine (Scott 212). Mint N.H., superbly centered with wide margins, beautiful pastel color, fresh and Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2010, Sale 983, Lot 127

2c Pale Red Brown, Special Printing (Scott 211B). Original gum, bright color, Fine, “HFC” (H.F. Colman) handstamp guarantee

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4319

4c Blue Green (Scott 211). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color, mathematically perfect centering with wide margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STAMP HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. — THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE IN ANY CATEGORY. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98, SMQ price $2,450.00). The only example to achieve this grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4317

U.S.; General Issues, 1883, 4¢ Blue Green, #211. O.g., fresh color, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $300. Estimate value $100-120.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jul 2010, Sale 86, Lot 416

2c Red Brown (210). Mint N.H. block of four, rich color and detailed impression, Fine and attractive, Scott Retail as singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2010, Sale 984, Lot 507

10c Brown (Scott 209). Mint N.H., radiant color, wide margins, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85, SMQ $770.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 982, Lot 5504

1c Gray Blue, 10c Brown (Scott 209). Mint N.H., wide margins and beautiful colors, Fine-Very Fine, 1c with 2008 P.F. certificate, 10c with 2007 P.F. certificate (VF 80)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5623

6c Rose (Scott 208). Original gum, lightly hinged, lovely bright pastel color, Very Fine, with photocopy of 2008 P.S.E. certificate for block of four

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 1624

P 1882, 6¢ rose, re-engraved, small die proof (208P2), on original gray card with large margins, choice and Very Fine. Scott price $200

Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2011, Sale 335, Lot 47

1c Gray Blue (Scott 206). Block of fifteen with selvage at left, center row Mint N.H., few adherences at top and lightly hinged at bottom, few trivial natural inclusions and minor perf separations, light corner crease affects bottom left stamp, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, attractive large multiple

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5622

1882, 5¢ yellow brown (Scott 205), o.g., lightly hinged, premium quality top margin partial imprint single, with finely detailed impression, Very Fine. Scott $250. Estimate price $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 145

7c Scarlet Vermilion, Special Printing (196). Without gum as issued, exceptionally well-centered, marvelous rich fiery color EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 1880 7-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. Our recently updated census records for Scott 196 contain approximately 80 certified examples. It is the most common of the soft-paper Special Printings because the 7c was no longer in production in 1880 and, probably to some degree, because it can be easily identified since there is no regular issue on soft paper. Unpublished Census No. 196-UNC-03. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2010, Sale 984, Lot 503

o 1879, 90¢ carmine (191), virtually perfectly centered with ample balanced margins, vibrant color and a neat, face-free double oval cancel; a fresh, choice Extremely Fine gem. Scott value $375 Expertization: 1997 PF Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 331, Lot 547

o U.S. General Issues, 1879, 30¢ full black, #190. Light cancel, 2 missed perfs, excellent color, centered Extremely Fine. Scott $80. Estimate value $60.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 81, Lot 566

United States 1875-79 Banknote Issues 1879 30c Hamilton, four die essays (45x72mm) on ivory glazed paper, in black, blue, scarlet and black brown, some marginal faults well away from the designs, otherwise fine-v.f., scarce

Cherrystone Auctions, Apr 2010, Sale 201004, Lot 186

1879, 15¢ red orange (189), beautifully centered with rich, radiant color and pristine, never hinged original gum, post office fresh and Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott value $900 Expertization: 2006 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2008, Sale 330, Lot 1672

United States 1875-79 Banknote Issues 1879 15c red orange, well centered, bright color, h.r., fresh and v.f., with 2005 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Apr 2010, Sale 201004, Lot 184

U.S.; General Issues, 1879, 15¢ red orange, #189. L.h. from gum skips, Just Fine, PSE (1989) cert. Scott $250. Estimate price $100.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 89, Lot 201

10c Brown, With Secret Mark (Scott 188). Original gum, wide natural s.e. at left, well-centered, horizontal crease and small corner margin crease, otherwise Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 1613

10c Brown, Without Secret Mark, Double Paper (Scott 187a). Original gum, lightly hinged, bright color and crisp impression, double paper folded partway back to confirm the variety VERY FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1879 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE WITHOUT SECRET MARK AND WITH DOUBLE PAPER. With 2003 P.F. certificate for block of four. We are aware of only four other stamps with this variety, in a block offered in our 1985 Rarities sale

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1025, Lot 173

6c Brown Rose (186 var). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color in the Brown Rose sub-shade, Very Fine example of this desirable shade, with 2000 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 799

5c Blue (Scott 185). Wide margins and perfect centering, deep shade, clear strike of beautiful Circle of V’s fancy cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, an eye-catching stamp, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $315.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2010, Sale 992, Lot 2247

3c Green (Scott 184). Bottom imprint and plate no. 265 block of twelve, original gum, three or four may be Mint N.H., pos. 2 and 8 creased (hinge reinforcement there as well) and hinge reinforced between pos. 4 and 5, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, of note is pos. 8 which is an Extremely Fine appearing Jumbo and pos. 7 which is a Mint N.H. Very Fine Jumbo, attractive and scarce plate block

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4297

2c Vermilion (Scott 183). Mint N.H., brilliant color, perfectly centered with wide and unusually well-balanced margins, as pristine as the day it was printed EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1879 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE. THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE BY P.S.E., AND THIS IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE. Ex Scarsdale. P.S.E. encapsulated (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $2,450.00).

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 978, Lot 1041

1c Dark Ultramarine (Scott 182). Original gum, barest trace of hinging, rich color on bright paper, well-proportioned margins, Very Fine and choice, ex Hoffman, with 2004 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2010, Sale 983, Lot 117

5c Blue (Scott 179). Original gum, deep rich color, Very Fine and choice, with 2001 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 972, Lot 3182

1875, 2¢ vermilion (178), centered with mathematical precision amid beautifully balanced margins with deep, vibrant color and full, fresh lightly hinged original gum; an exquisite, Extremely Fine gem. Scott price $375 Expertization: 1997 and 2006 PF Certificates, the latter graded XF-S 95.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 331, Lot 529

UNITED STATES 1870-88 BANKNOTE ISSUES 1875 Special Printing, 24c dull purple, unused without gum as issued, scissors separated perforations at right and bottom as almost always, fresh color, fine, only 286 were printed between this and the 1880 issue, with 2008 PSE cert.

Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2009, Sale 200901, Lot 149

2c Dark Brown, Special Printing (168). Without gum as issued, scissors-separated as usual but with full perforations all around, deep rich color VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 1875 2-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. SCARCE WITH FULL PERFORATIONS. Our recently updated census records for Scott 168 contain only 55 copies certified as genuine. Of these, 22 have straight edges on at least one side and several are faulty. In fact, almost all known examples of the 2c 1875 Special Printing are off center. Unpublished Census No. 168-UNC-17. Ex T. Charlton Henry. With 1975 and 2005 P.F. certificates.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 972, Lot 3169

90c Rose Carmine (Scott 166). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color, beautiful centering EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1873 90-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE. With 2000 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1413

90c Rose Carmine (Scott 166). Tied by partial strike of “1” duplex, second strike below with “New-York Oct. 8” circular datestamp on blue linen-lined cover to Para, Brazil, stamp defective and top of cover refolded VERY FINE APPEARANCE. AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE SINGLE FRANKING OF THE 1873 90-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE ON A COVER TO BRAZIL. This cover was carried via St. Thomas to Para, and was carried on the third sailing of the City of Para. The 90c stamp paid 9-times the single rate. With 1986 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2010, Sale 989, Lot 147

90c Rose Carmine (Scott 166). Original gum, vivid color on fresh paper, choice centering with well-balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1873 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE. With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, XF 90, SMQ value $4,600.00). Only six examples have graded higher in the P.S.E. Population Report

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2011, Sale 1011, Lot 549