1890, 30¢ black (228), well centered and exceptionally fresh with prooflike color and impression on bright paper, pristine NH o.g. Fresh and choice Very Fine. Scott price $1,400

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 1713

1890, 15¢ indigo (227), intense color, o.g., very lightly hinged, Very Fine. Scott $300

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 1711

1890, 5¢ chocolate (223), beautifully centered, o.g., NH, fresh and choice Very Fine. Scott value $300 Expertization: 2001 P.S.E. and 2003 P.F. Certificates.

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 1697

P 1890, 2¢ carmine, plate proof on India (220P3), horizontal pair. Exceptionally fresh. Very Fine. Scott $600 for o.g. Expertization: photocopy of 2001 Certificate for a block.

Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2008, Sale 328, Lot 721

1888, 90¢ purple (218), deep rich color with a strong impression and pristine never hinged original gum. A Fine and rare never hinged example of the 90¢ 1888 issue. Scott value $4,000

Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2007, Sale 319, Lot 1222

90c Purple (Scott 218). Original gum, barest trace of hinging, deep rich color and proof-like impression on crisp paper, wide margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1977 and 2003 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 849

UNITED STATES 1870-88 BANKNOTE ISSUES 1888 30c orange brown, well centered, h.r., tiny thin, v.f. appearance, with 1996 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2008, Sale 200803, Lot 199

P 1888, 5¢ indigo, imperf proof on stamp paper (216Pb), horizontal pair, large margins, original gum, Very Fine. Scott price $1,400 Expertization: signed Geo. B. Sloan with 1983 P.F. Certificate as old #214b.

Matthew Bennett International, Apr 2008, Sale 326, Lot 190

U.S.; General Issues, 1888, 4¢ Carmine, #215. N.h., Fine to Very Fine, PF (1995) cert. Scott $800. Estimate value $220-250.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2009, Sale 80, Lot 1185

1882, 6¢ deep brown red, re-engraved (208a), well centered with extra large margins and deep color, original gum, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott value $700 Expertization: 1985, 2004 P.F. Certificates.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2008, Sale 327, Lot 207

U.S.; General Issues, 1882, 5¢ Yellow Brown, #205. “Sweated o.g.”, centered Very Fine, PF (1983) cert. Scott $300. Estimate value $100-120.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2009, Sale 80, Lot 1178

UNITED STATES 1870-88 BANKNOTE ISSUES 1879 90c carmine, black Registry cancel, well centered, rich color, v.f., with 1982 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2008, Sale 200803, Lot 196

UNITED STATES 1870-88 BANKNOTE ISSUES 1879 30c full black, part imprint horizontal strip of three, rich color, n.h., fine and post office fresh, with 2003 PSE cert. (cat. value for hinged pair and single)

Cherrystone Auctions, May 2008, Sale 200805, Lot 187

1879, 15¢ red orange (189), bright, vivid color, o.g., never hinged, F-VF. Scott price $900

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 1663

10c Brown, With Secret Mark (Scott 188). Unused (no gum), brilliant color, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 1970 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2008, Sale 962, Lot 2458

1875, 2¢ vermilion (178), particularly well centered, deep radiant color with a strong impression. Fresh original gum. Fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ price $660. Scott $475 Expertization: 1992 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. Certificates, latter graded VF-XF 85.

Matthew Bennett International, Oct 2007, Sale 320, Lot 473

1875 Special Printing, 15¢ bright orange (174), scissors-separated as usual but leaving virtually full perforations on all sides, beautiful centering with deep vibrant color on bright paper. Without gum as issued. Very Fine. Scott $21,000 A REMARKABLY CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 15¢ 1875 SPECIAL PRINTING, OF WHICH THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY ONLY 40 KNOWN EXAMPLES. Expertization: 1998 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2008, Sale 327, Lot 178

o 1873, 12¢ blackish violet (162), nicely centered with deep color, multipoint star N.Y.F.M. cancel (Weiss ST-MP4), fresh and Very Fine. Scott $125

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 323, Lot 414

o 1873, 10¢ brown (161), beautifully centered with exceptionally large balanced margins and a lightly struck purple cancellation, wonderfully fresh and choice, Extremely Fine. Scott $27 Expertization: 2001 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 323, Lot 406

1873, 7¢ orange vermilion (160), flawlessly centered within large margins, radiant color, strong impression on bright paper, original gum. Extremely Fine and choice. SMQ price $3,700. Scott $1,500 A REMARKABLE 7¢ 1870 ISSUE WITH UNUSUALLY LARGE MARGINS AND VIBRANT COLOR, THIS EXAMPLE HAS BEEN ASSIGNED THE HIGHEST GRADE BY THE P.S.E. Expertization: P.S.E. encapsulated, graded XF 90. One of only four original gum examples graded XF 90 by the PSE, the highest grade awarded.

Matthew Bennett International, Oct 2007, Sale 322, Lot 2054

o 1870, 90¢ carmine (155), beautifully centered with deep, vibrant color on bright white paper, scarce type N.Y.F.M. cancel (Weiss GE-S4), a choice, Extremely Fine gem. Scott value $350

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 323, Lot 379

o 1870, 24¢ purple (153), perfectly centered, with fresh, vibrant color and a well struck red N.Y.F.M. cancel (Weiss ST-MP3), an Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $1,150. Scott $215 AN EXCEPTIONALLY FINE AND COLORFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 24¢ CONTINENTAL. Expertization: 1989 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded XF-Sup 95.

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 323, Lot 371

o 1870, 12¢ dull violet (151), choice centering with unusually large margins, bold, intense color and a beautifully struck, red N.Y.F.M., fresh and Extremely Fine. Scott value $215 Expertization: 1984 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 323, Lot 359

o 1870, 6¢ carmine, grilled (137), exceptional centering with lustrous color and a sharp impression, cancelled by a beautiful, face-free strike of a 10-segment grid similar to Weiss N.Y.F.M. TR-G29, fresh and choice, Extremely Fine. Scott value $525 AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE 6¢ NATIONAL GRILL. Expertization: 1989 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 323, Lot 326

1870, 1¢ ultramarine, grilled (134), natural straight edge at left with partial arrow “capture”. Disturbed part o.g. A Fine stamp for the Banknote specialist. Scott value $2,750 Expertization: 2004 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2007, Sale 319, Lot 1185

30c Blue & Carmine, Re-Issue (Scott 131). Rich colors, bold strikes of oval registry cancels, Fine, considerably scarcer in used condition than unused, with 1985 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2008, Sale 962, Lot 2419

24c Green & Violet, Re-Issue (Scott 130). Rich colors on bright paper, circle of wedges cancel, Fine and scarce, about 70 used examples known, with 2008 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4262

UNITED STATES 1875 RE-ISSUE OF THE 1869 ISSUE 1875 6c blue, used with registry cancel and diagonal pencil marking, well centered, v.f., only 2,226 issued, the majority being unused, with 2002 PSE cert., graded “VF 80” (SMQ value $2,800)

Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2009, Sale 200903, Lot 127

3c Blue, Re-Issue (Scott 125). Bright color, neat strike of 1883 double oval cancel, small corner crease at top right and single repaired perf at top right FINE APPEARANCE. AN EXTREMELY RARE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE. ONLY FIFTEEN HAVE BEEN CERTIFIED AS GENUINE BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION Our comprehensive census records found only fifteen used examples of the 3c 1869 Pictorial Re-Issue. All have been certified by the P.F. Of these 15 copies, only three are sound or potentially sound — all have relatively low certificate numbers and should be re-examined for condition. With 2009 P.F. certificate.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 973, Lot 108

() U.S.; General Issues, 1869 (1875 Re-Issue), 1¢ Buff, #123. Unused, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $325. 10,000 issued . Estimate value $100-120.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jun 2008, Sale 78, Lot 1366

UNITED STATES 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE 1869 90c carmine and black, red cork cancel (rare), centered to top, fine, with 2000 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2008, Sale 200801, Lot 1119

o U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 90¢ Carmine & Black, #122. Used, tiny tear and perf tip repair at bottom, Fine appearance. Scott $2,400. Estimate $300-350.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jun 2008, Sale 78, Lot 1364

90c Carmine & Black, Plate Proof on India (Scott 122P3). Top imprint and plate no. 22 strip of four, three ample to huge margins, trifle close at left, Fine-Very Fine, attractive position piece

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4020

() 1869, 30¢ ultramarine & carmine (121), bright colors with a clear impression, unused, fresh and Fine, a scarce unused example. Scott value $3,750

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 1610

o U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 30¢ Ultramarine & Carmine, #121. Used, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $550. Estimate $180-200.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jun 2008, Sale 78, Lot 1361

30c Ultramarine & Carmine (Scott 121). Rich colors, three wide margins, cork cancel, small corner creases at bottom right, Extremely Fine appearance, with 2004 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 692

() 1869, 24¢ green & violet (120), large margins, bright and fresh. Unused. Tiny sealed perf tear (not mentioned on cert). Very Fine appearance. Scott $4,250 Expertization: clear 1988 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2008, Sale 327, Lot 119

1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type II (119), intense colors. O.g. Slight crease, pulled perf at lower left. Otherwise Fine. Scott price $4,000

Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2007, Sale 319, Lot 1161

15c Brown & Blue, Ty. II (Scott 119). Unused (no gum), attractive margins and well-centered, rich colors, crisp impression, Very Fine and choice, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85, SMQ value $1,750.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2008, Sale 962, Lot 2392

o 1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type I (118), beautifully centered, exceptionally bright and fresh, dotted grid cancel with a bit of red transit marking visible at bottom, Very Fine and choice. Scott $750

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 323, Lot 301

15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I (Scott 118). Unused (no gum), brilliant colors and crisp impressions, well-proportioned margins EXTREMELY FINE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 1869 15-CENT TYPE I PICTORIAL ISSUE. The 15c Type I is considerably more difficult to obtain in sound unused condition than the Type II. With 1984 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 669

1869, 12¢ green (117), well centered, strong color and impression. Minuscule perf tear. Very Fine appearance. Scott price $2,600 Expertization: clear 1988 P.S.E. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2007, Sale 319, Lot 1159

o 1869, 12¢ green (117), beautifully centered within large margins, deep rich color, transparent cork cancel, Extremely Fine. SMQ value $405. Scott $160 Expertization: 2005 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF 90.

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 1597

o 1869, 10¢ yellow (116), exceedingly well centered within large margins, luxurious color contrasted by black cross-roads cancellation, bright paper. Extremely Fine and attractive. SMQ $375. Scott $150 Expertization: P.S.E. encapsulated, graded XF 90.

Matthew Bennett International, Oct 2007, Sale 322, Lot 2038

UNITED STATES 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE 1869 10c yellow, bright color, heavy h.r., fine, with 1991 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2008, Sale 200803, Lot 139

o 1869, 6¢ ultramarine (115), beautifully centered with incredibly wide margins, bright color on fresh paper and a blue quartered cork cancel, Extremely Fine. Scott $255 AN OUTSTANDING 6¢ PICTORIAL WITH EXCELLENT VISUAL APPEAL. Expertization: 1989 P.F. Certificate. Provenance: Renne.

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 323, Lot 276

1869, 3¢ ultramarine, vertical split grill (114 var.), block of four, well centered, lovely color, original gum, never hinged, fresh and Very Fine. Scott $1,700 ++

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 1585

() 1875 Re-issue of 1861-67 issue, 24¢ deep violet (109), unused, prooflike color and impression. Regummed over a small thin spot. Very Fine appearance. Scott value $3,500

Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2007, Sale 319, Lot 1146

() 1875 Re-issue of 1861-67 issue, 5¢ brown (105), choice centering, bright and fresh color. Unused. Small filled thin and pulled corner perf. Otherwise Extremely Fine. Scott price $1,850 Expertization: clear 1995 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2007, Sale 319, Lot 1140

o 1867, 90¢ blue, F. grill (101), fresh, vibrant color, transparent cork cancel, light horizontal crease, Very Fine appearance. Scott value $2,000

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 1556