Hunting Permit, 1975, $5 Canvasbacks (Scott RW42), o.g., never hinged, absolutely sensational GEM QUALITY example with perfectly balanced margins, quite elusive in this top notch condition, Superb, 2007 P.S.E. certificate graded SUP-98 (1 of 24 at this impressive grade, and is the HIGHEST GRADED Scott #RW42, according to PSE’s population report). SMQ $175 in the grade of SUP-98. Scott $17. Estimate value $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 653, Lot 2373

Hunting Permit, 1974, $5 Wood Ducks (Scott RW41), o.g., never hinged, perfect little GEM with unusually large margins for this issue, an incredibly choice stamp that is really hard to find in this quality, Superb, 2007 P.S.E. certificate graded SUP-98 (1 of 37 at this grade, with only 5 others grading higher). SMQ $160 in the grade of SUP-98. Scott $20. Estimate $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 653, Lot 2372

$1.00 1942 Hunting Permit (Scott RW9). Mint N.H. wide top left corner plate no. 149600 block of six, fresh, exceptionally well-centered VERY FINE-EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF THE $1.00 1942 HUNTING PERMIT WITH WIDE SELVAGE. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 982, Lot 6213

Hunting Permit Issues, 1940, $1 Black Mallards, #RW7. L.h., Fine to Very Fine. Scott $120. Estimate value $50.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Oct 2009, Sale 83, Lot 499

Hunting Permit, 1935, $1 Canvasbacks (RW2), bottom right plate number block of six, particularly well centered, deep rich color on bright paper, original gum, never hinged, nearly free of the usual skips and bends, Very Fine. Scott $11,500 A REMARKABLE PLATE BLOCK OF THE SECOND FEDERAL HUNTING PERMIT ISSUE, WHICH IS RARE IN THIS CHOICE MINT NEVER HINGED CONDITION.

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2008, Sale 330, Lot 2038

United States 1861-66 Issue 1861 24c violet, lightly cancelled, sharp impression, fine example of this rare shade, with 2004 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Jul 2010, Sale 201007, Lot 15

United States 1861-66 Issue 1861 24c violet, thin paper, neat target cancel, tiny corner creases, otherwise v.f.

Cherrystone Auctions, Nov 2010, Sale 201011, Lot 77

o 1862, 24¢ red lilac (70), perfectly centered with particularly deep, intense color and a neat San Francisco cogwheel cancel Extremely Fine and choice. Scott value $300 Expertization: 2005 PF Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2011, Sale 338, Lot 1736

12c Black (Scott 69). Well-proportioned margins, bright shade nicely complemented by red grid cancel, fresh and Extremely Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 995, Lot 2010

10c Deep Blue Green (Scott 68). Disturbed original gum, Jumbo margins and essentially perfectly centered, strong color, Extremely Fine, with 2002 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2010, Sale 992, Lot 2119

10c Yellow Green (Scott 68). Margins clear, struck with bold 5-Point Star within Outline Stars fancy cancel, stamp with small faults, rare and Extremely Fine strike, with 2010 P.F. certificate, unlisted in Skinner-Eno

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1007, Lot 2209

5c Buff (Scott 67). Gorgeous warm shade, nicely complemented by red grid cancel, margins wide to just clear, Very Fine and attractive example of this difficult stamp, with 1999 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2010, Sale 984, Lot 281

United States 1861-66 Issue 1861 5c buff, red grid cancel, rich color, fresh and fine stamp, with 2001 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Nov 2010, Sale 201011, Lot 73

1861, 5¢ brown yellow (Scott 67a), blue “Cincinnati” town cancel; added perforation at lower left, extremely well centered, beautiful deep rich color, extraordinary top quality stamp, Extremely Fine, 2004 & 2011 PF certificates. Scott value $1,180.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jul 2011, Sale 625, Lot 706

3c Rose (Scott 65). Cancelled by blue Profile Facing Right fancy cancel, matching Belvidere Ill. Feb. 6, 186?” double-circle datestamp on orange cover to Rochester N.Y., minor waterstaining, Very Fine strike

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 993, Lot 430

3c Rose (Scott 65). Detailed impression on bright paper, neat strike of blue circular datestamp, gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98, SMQ value $475.00), only one has graded higher to date

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1007, Lot 2199

3c Rose (Scott 65). Brilliant color, cancelled by perfect strike of Anchor fancy cancel of Putnam Conn. (S-E PO-AN 14), Extremely Fine strike of this intricate fancy cancel, with 2008 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 390

3c Rose, Printed on Both Sides (65e). Back printed in same orientation as the front and with most of the design clearly printed, front of stamp with grid cancel VERY FINE. A RARE SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1861 ISSUE PRINTED ON BOTH SIDES. OUR CENSUS CONTAINS ONLY TWELVE USED AND THREE UNUSED COPIES. ONLY FOUR USED EXAMPLES ARE CONFIRMED AS SOUND. THIS IS FAR RARER THAN PREVIOUSLY ASSUMED. Engraved stamps printed on both sides usually have a poor impression on one side and a second, complete impression on the other. They probably occurred when a sheet was printed without proper moistening, which prevented the paper from picking up the ink in the recessed lines of the engraved plate. The 3c 1861 printed-on-both-sides stamps are known with the orientation of the back impression the same or inverted in relation to the design on the front, which indicates that more than one sheet was printed. The inverted impression on back is a result of the sheet being turned 180 degrees before it was put on the press the second time. Our census of Scott 65 printed on both sides, available at our website at http://www.siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/65e/65e.pdf , contains twelve used and three unused examples (including one in the Benjamin K. Miller Collection at the New York Public Library). As the census indicates, most of these are in poor condition. Short perfs and rounded corners are the most obvious flaws. The example offered here is exceptional for its sound condition. Census No. 65e-CAN-02. With 1994 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1025, Lot 108

3c Rose Pink (Scott 64b). Tied by large “Fulton N.Y. Dec. 14” circular datestamp on Valley Seminary illustrated cover to Hastings Center N.Y., top flap with “Board, and tuition in common English branches, $29.50 per term of fourteen weeks”, few light age spots, Very Fine college cover

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 993, Lot 421

1861, 3¢ pink (Scott 64), o.g., hinged; tiny corner crease at top left, toned spots in the head, toned perforations and slightly faded, decent example of this rare unused stamp in the true pink shade, nicely centered with generous margins, a wonderful opportunity to acquite a decent unused example of the 3¢ Washington in the pink shade at an affordable price, F.-V.F., 2010 P.F. cert. Scott price $14,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jul 2011, Sale 625, Lot 704

1c Blue (Scott 63). Perfectly centered, lovely bright color, neat circular datestamp and light unobtrusive target cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a gorgeous stamp, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $610.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5335

1c Ultramarine (63a). Radiant color in the distinctive Ultramarine shade, wide margins, unobtrusive cancel leaves entire design clearly visible, Very Fine and choice, a surprisingly scarce shade especially in used condition, Don Evans devotes almost an entire column on p. 33 of his book on the 1c 1861 Issue to a discussion of this shade where he notes that they are “extremely scarce”, only one other turns up in Power Search (with a thin spot, which brought twice Scott Catalogue value in 2009), with 1988 P.F. certificate for pair

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 94

1861, 1¢ blue (Scott 63), gorgeous example with sensational rich color and finely detailed impression, an impressive large margined stamp, neat black town cancellation, Extremely Fine. Scott $50. Estimate value $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 976

1c Black, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (63TC1a). 57 x 56mm, off card, beautifully detailed impression and deep shade, inconsequential translucency in top left corner far from design, Very Fine, a rare large die trial color proof of the 1c, the proof offered in the previous lot and the ex Finkelburg and Lake Shore example are the only two we have sold that were die sunk, Scott Retail as die sunk

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1063

63, 1861 1c Blue,particularly well centered, o.g., fresh and Extremely Fine, ,2008 PF ,Certificate (Scott price $300)

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2013, Sale 3003, Lot 1065

1c Blue (Scott 63). Original gum, barely hinged, brilliant color on crisp paper, Very Fine and choice, with 1987 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1006

1c Blue (Scott 63). Neat strike of “Housatonic Rail Road Co. Aug. 31, 1865” circular datestamp, well-centered, rich color, Very Fine and choice, presumably used as a revenue stamp

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2014, Sale 1068, Lot 74

1c Blue (Scott 63). Radiant color nicely complemented by blue “Cincinnati O. Jun. 16” circular datestamp, perfectly centered with wide margins all around, Extremely Fine Gem, a pretty stamp, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 147

o U.S. General Issues, 1861, 10¢ Dark Green, First Design, #62B. Used, tiny perf. tip repair at top, Fine to Very Fine appearance. Scott $1,600. Estimate price $300.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Apr 2010, Sale 85, Lot 250

10c Dark Green, First Design (Scott 62B). Excellent margins and centering for this tightly-spaced issue, intense dark shade, essentially face-free part of red cancel, some light perf toning of little consequence, otherwise Very Fine, with 2000 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1162

90c Deep Blue, Reprint (Scott 47). Without gum as issued, rich color, small expertly sealed tear at right detectible in fluid, appears Fine, only 454 were sold, with 1975 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 387

1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 30¢ yellow orange (Scott 46), without gum as issued, decent example of this scarce stamp, of which only 480 were issued, large margins and brilliant fresh color; thin spot at top right, V.G.-Fine, 2009 P.F. certificate. Scott value $3,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2011, Sale 626, Lot 78

United States 1875 Reprints of the 1857-61 Issue 1875 24c black violet, unused without gum as issued, wide margins, usual centering, beautiful color and crisp impression, fine, only 479 printed, with 2003 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Feb 2011, Sale 201102, Lot 18

1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 12¢ greenish black (Scott 44), without gum as issued, wonderfully fresh example of this elusive stamp, with only 489 issued; couple short perfs at left, otherwise a completely sound example of this scarce stamp, V.G. Scott $2,750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2011, Sale 626, Lot 77

United States 1875 Reprints of the 1857-61 Issue 1875 10c blue green, unused without gum as issued, usual centering, beautiful color, light purple stain from an owners hs which barely shows through (mentioned for accuracy only), fine, only 516 issued, with 2005 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Apr 2012, Sale 201204, Lot 42

5c Orange Brown, Reprint (Scott 42). Without gum as issued, radiant color, with part imprint at left, perfs scissors-separated, Very Fine, scarce and desirable with the imprint

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2010, Sale 984, Lot 244

3c Scarlet, Reprint (Scott 41). Without gum as issued, rich color, extra wide right margin, Fine, only 479 issued

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5300

United States 1901 Pan-American Issue 1901 10c brown & black, placed upside down on illustrated Pan-American Exposition cover, Buffalo, Oct. 9 machine cancel, v.f.

Cherrystone Auctions, Apr 2010, Sale 201004, Lot 224

1901, 10¢ Pan-American (Scott 299), o.g., never hinged, fantastic example with extremely wide margins, dazzling rich color and sharp detailed impression, gorgeous, Extremely Fine. Scott value $325.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jul 2011, Sale 625, Lot 898

8c Pan-American (Scott 298). Bottom left corner imprint, arrow and plate nos. 1150/1143 block of twelve, two h.r., other ten Mint N.H., fresh and extraordinarily well-centered VERY FINE-EXTREMELY FINE. FABULOUS 8-CENT PAN-AMERICAN PLATE BLOCK AND A RARITY IN THIS EXCELLENT CONDITION. This plate block is especially desirable as it is from the bottom position, which shows plate numbers for both the frame and vignette.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 1000, Lot 1178

8c Pan-American (Scott 298). Mint N.H., handsomely centered, wonderfully fresh and crisp with strong colors, Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate for “L” shaped block of three

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1697

5c Pan-American (Scott 297). Mint N.H. block of four with guide line at left, Very Fine, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5837

U.S.; General Issues, 1901, 5¢ Pan-American, Block of 4, #297. N.h., Fine to Very Fine, PSAG (2011) cert. Scott $760. Estimate value $250-300.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2011, Sale 90, Lot 1447

4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H. top right corner imprint, plate no. 1145 and plate letters block of ten, bright colors, detailed impressions, Very Fine and choice, an attractive multiple, Scott Retail as plate block of six and Mint N.H. singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 1000, Lot 1172

4c Pan-American (Scott 296). Mint N.H. top imprint and plate no. 1145 block of six, long sequence of siderographers’ initials, deep color, ample to wide margins on all stamps, barely short gum in a couple places at top, some perf separations in selvage at left, still Very Fine and choice Mint N.H. plate block

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1692

2c Pan-American (Scott 295). Mint N.H. bottom double imprint and plate nos. 1167/1178 block of 20 with arrow and markers, full side selvage, Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1339

1901, 2¢ Pan-American (295), bottom margin imprint single with large, perfectly balanced margins and immaculate, never hinged original gum, post office fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ $350. Scott $43 Expertization: 2007 PSE Certificate graded XF-Sup 95.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 333, Lot 3708

United States 1901 Pan-American Issue 1901 1c green and black, bottom margin plate no. block of 16, two stamps n.h., balance hinged or with slightly disturbed gum, minor separations away from the plate no., fine-v.f.

Cherrystone Auctions, Jul 2010, Sale 201007, Lot 45

1c Pan-American, Center Inverted (Scott 294a). Lightly hinged, incredibly well-centered, deep dark colors EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A REMARKABLY FRESH AND BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT PAN-AMERICAN INVERT. The 1c Pan-American Inverts were found in at least four different post offices around the country, soon after release of the issue in May 1901. With 1999 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1706

$2.00 Trans-Mississippi (Scott 293). Bold strike of New York duplex cancel, Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2010, Sale 984, Lot 729