90c Blue, F. Grill (Scott 101). Well-centered, thick bars cancel as often seen on this value, expertly reperfed at bottom, Very Fine appearance, with 2009 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1322

o 1867, 30¢ orange, F. grill (100), choice centering with bright color and a well defined grill, cancelled by a beautifully struck blue four-ring target cancellation and small part of red exchange c.d.s., fresh and choice Very Fine. Scott $910 AN EYE-APPEALING EXAMPLE OF THE 30¢ F. GRILL. Expertization: 1988 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 323, Lot 250

() 1867, 24¢ gray lilac, F. grill (99), rich color with a detailed impression. Unused. Fine. Scott price $3,500 Expertization: 1981 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2008, Sale 328, Lot 588

1867, 15¢ black, F. grill (98), block of four. Centered to left. Slightly disturbed o.g., hinge reinforcement between right pair. V.G. Scott price $35,000 A RARE MINT GRILLED MULTIPLE WITH ONLY A FEW INTACT BLOCKS REMAINING.

Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2007, Sale 319, Lot 1133

12c Black, F. Grill (Scott 97). Choice centering, proof-like impression, light strike of cancel, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 602

5c Brown, F. Grill (Scott 95). Rich color and detailed impression, choice centering for this difficult issue, cork cancel and also spot of red cancel at bottom left, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, with 1992 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 597

o 1867, 1¢ blue, F. grill, double grill, one split (92 var.), strongly impressed grills clearly showing the variety, cork cancellation. Closed tear. the listing example, unpriced in Scott. Estimate 300 – 400 Expertization: 2005 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 1546

() U.S., 1867, 15¢ black, E. grill, #91. Unused, “creased”, fresh, large copy, Fine appearance nice copy, PF (1993) cert. Scott $5,000. Estimate $700.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Apr 2008, Sale 77, Lot 63

UNITED STATES 1867 GRILL ISSUE 1867 12c black, E.Grill, unused with small part original gum, well centered, small scissors separation at bottom, otherwise v.f., with 1997 PSE cert.

Cherrystone Auctions, May 2008, Sale 200805, Lot 131

1867, 3¢ rose, E. grill (88), block of four. Rich color. Original gum, paper remnant at top right. Diagonal crease affects bottom right stamp. Fine and scarce multiple. Scott $6,000

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 1542

o 1867, 1¢ blue, E. grill (86), block of four, centered to the right, strong color and impression, cancelled by open black grids, a fresh and exceedingly rare E. grill used multiple. Scott price $3,300

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 1540

UNITED STATES 1867 GRILL ISSUE 1867 12c black, Z.Grill, faint red cancel, well centered for this, deep rich color, fresh and fine, with 2001 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2008, Sale 200803, Lot 117

1867, 3¢ rose, Z. grill (85C), rich color and sharp impression, clearly defined grill. Full o.g., hinge remnant. Tiny thin spot, faint horizontal crease at bottom. Fine appearance. Scott $25,000 AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 3¢ Z. GRILL. Expertization: 1986 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2008, Sale 327, Lot 86

2c Black, Z. Grill (Scott 85B). Intense shade and impression nicely complemented by red segmented cork cancel, small toned spot at center not mentioned on accompanying certificate, appears Fine, with 1986 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2008, Sale 962, Lot 2345

o 1867, 3¢ rose, D. grill (85), nearly perfectly centered with unusually large margins, neat manuscript cancel, Extremely Fine. Scott $1,200 Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Apr 2008, Sale 326, Lot 97

o 1867, 2¢ black, D. grill (84), nicely centered, strong grill impression, detailed impression, cancelled by target, Fine and rare. Scott value $4,500 Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 1531

o 1867, 3¢ rose, C. grill (83), well centered with large margins, cancelled by quartered cork cancellation, strong grill impression, Very Fine. Scott $1,100 Expertization: 1988 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 323, Lot 231

1867, 3¢ rose, A. grill (79), well defined grill, deep rich color. Full o.g., tiny hinge remnant. Some usual perf flaws. Fresh and Fine. Scott value $8,500 A SCARCE ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1867 3¢ A. GRILL. Expertization: 2002 P.S.E. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2008, Sale 328, Lot 564

24c Blackish Violet (78c). Original gum, deep rich color in the true Blackish Violet shade, sharp proof-like impression on crisp paper, exceptional centering for this difficult issue with long and full perforations all around EXTREMELY FINE. THIS IS THE EX CASPARY-LILLY-SEYMOUR-CHAPIN COPY OF THE 1863 24-CENT BLACKISH VIOLET. WIDELY REGARDED AS ONE OF THE TWO FINEST EXAMPLES OF THIS SHADE, WHICH IS ARGUABLY THE MOST DIFFICULT OF THE 1861-66 ISSUE SHADES TO FIND IN SOUND, CENTERED AND ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION. The Blackish Violet is a distinctive shade, which due to its intensity can sometimes be confused by the uninitiated with the 24c First Color, Scott 60. However, when one sees the true Blackish Violet, such as the example offered here, the differences become more manifest. Even though both printings have the same intensity, the Blackish Violet is significantly darker. Less distinct examples do not show this difference to such great effect. Our records of the 24c Blackish Violet contain only two other unused examples of this shade. One stamp, ex Wunderlich and Zoellner, was last offered in our 1998 Zoellner sale and now resides in an important private collection. The third stamp has original gum, it has a straight-edge at right and is centered to top. Ex Caspary, Lilly, Seymour and Chapin (acquired privately). With 1967 and 2003 P.F. certificates. Footnote in Scott Catalogue states Only three examples are recorded of No. 78c unused with original gum. No. 78c unused with and without gum are valued in the grade of Fine-Very Fine”

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jan 2009, Sale 968, Lot 101

o 1862, 5¢ red brown (75), fresh and well centered with deep color, black and red cancels, Very Fine. Scott $600

Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2008, Sale 328, Lot 562

1863, 2¢ black (73), exceptionally well centered within balanced margins, detailed impression on crisp white paper. Original gum. Extremely Fine, a choice example of the 2¢ Black Jack. SMQ price $1,000. Scott $400 Expertization: 2007 P.F. Certificate graded XF 90.

Matthew Bennett International, Apr 2008, Sale 326, Lot 92

2c Black (Scott 73). Original gum, barest trace of hinging, detailed impression, Very Fine and choice, a pretty stamp, with 1993 and 2003 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 526

() 1861, 90¢ blue (72), well centered with unusually large margins and fresh, vibrant color, unused, Very Fine. Scott $1,500 Expertization: 1992 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 324, Lot 1067

30c Orange (71). Original gum, bright color and beautiful Jumbo margins, almost perfectly centered EXTREMELY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT ORANGE 1861 ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF 90 JUMBO BY P.S.E. — THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE. AN EXTREMELY DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND IN THE HIGHER GRADES. The narrowly-spaced 30c 1861 plate left very little room for the 12-gauge perforations between stamps. Consequently, examples with wide margins at sides are extremely rare — this fact is acknowledged in the Scott Catalogue footnote to No. 71. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo, SMQ price $6,900.00 for 90, $15,600.00 for 95). This is the highest grade awarded to date for an original-gum stamp and the only example to achieve this grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2008, Sale 962, Lot 2334

UNITED STATES 1861-66 ISSUE 1861 24c brown lilac, black “Crossroads” cancel and faint red arrival, well centered, v.f., with 1987 and 1991 PFCs

Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2008, Sale 200803, Lot 104

24c Red Lilac (Scott 70). Deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, bold strike of cork cancel, Very Fine, a beautiful stamp, with 2000 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 506

o 1861, 10¢ yellow green (68 var.), strip of three, exceptionally well centered, each clearly showing “TAG” variety, strong color on bright paper, cancelled by two strikes of “Steam/ Ship” two-line handstamp; left stamp with two tiny corner creases, still Extremely Fine and choice. Scott price $220

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 323, Lot 183

o 1861, 5¢ buff (67), exceedingly well centered with intense radiant color, neatly cancelled by beautiful central strike of a “Newton Ill Jun 1” c.d.s., particularly bright and fresh, an Extremely Fine gem. Scott price $1,100 A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE DIFFICULT 5¢ BUFF, A STAMP THAT IS TRULY RARE IN SUCH OUTSTANDING QUALITY. Expertization: 1985 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 323, Lot 178

5c Buff (Scott 67). Intense color and impression nicely contrasted by clear strike of blue Baltimore datestamp, choice centering for this difficult issue EXTREMELY FINE. A BRIGHT AND FRESH 1861 5-CENT BUFF WITH LOVELY BLUE DATESTAMP CANCELLATION. With 2000 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 496

P 1861, 3¢ rose, imperf proof on stamp paper (65Pc), large margins all around, bright color, part original gum, Very Fine. Scott price $1,000 Expertization: 1978 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 1280

o 1861, 3¢ rose (Scott 65), selection of three beautifully struck fancy cancels: 5-point star in hexagon; “N & W” between 3 stars and 2 bars; Albany, N.Y. “Lincoln” and stars; latter reperfed on two side, otherwise F-VF. Estimate 300 – 400

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2008, Sale 330, Lot 1495

3c Rose, Printed on Both Sides (65e). Original gum, barely hinged, face of stamp has choice centering with brilliant color and wide margins, back of stamp shows clear impression inverted relative to face and angled, completely sound EXTREMELY FINE. THIS SINGLE AND THE PAIR OFFERED IN THE FOLOWING LOT ARE THE ONLY RECORDED ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLES OF THE 3-CENT 1861 ISSUE PRINTED ON BOTH SIDES. THIS IS A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN ALL THREE UNUSED EXAMPLES. The most comprehensive census of Scott 65e has been compiled by Jim Zollweg. This rare variety is known with the image on back inverted (as on the single and pair offered in this sale) and rightside up, indicating that more than one sheet was released to the public. Used copies have been found in both configurations. Mr. Zollweg records three unused stamps (the pair and single in this sale) and eleven used. The pair and single were originally joined as a strip of three in the Lilly sale. Viewed from the face, the single was joined to the right of the pair. Ex Lilly as a strip of three. With 2002 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jan 2009, Sale 968, Lot 78

UNITED STATES 1861-66 ISSUE 1861 3c pink, bright color, well centered for this difficult stamp, lightly hinged original gum, fresh and v.f. example of this early shade, especially rare in mint condition, with 2000 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2008, Sale 200803, Lot 92

1861, 1¢ blue (Scott 63), tied by perfect strike of fancy geometric cancellation (Skinner-Eno GE-R 47) duplexed with “Bridgeport Con Apr 20” c.d.s. on orange drop cover; minor cosmetic enhancement, an Extremely Fine use with a superb fancy cancellation. Estimate 500 – 750 Provenance: Haas.

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 323, Lot 171

30c 1851-60 Issue, Atlanta Trial Color Plate Proofs (Scott 46TC). Green and Brown blocks of four, Black horizontal block of eight, Very Fine-Extremely Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2008, Sale 962, Lot 2021

12c Greenish Black, Reprint (Scott 44). Without gum as issued, crisp impression, unusually choice centering, few trivial perf flaws incl. few nibbed at top right, otherwise Extremely Fine, only 489 sold

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2008, Sale 962, Lot 2307

10c Green, Ty. I, 1857 Reprint Plate Proof on Thin Wove Paper (43P3 var.). Block of four, margins all around, small scissors cut in top left proof at top just into design, bottom right light crease, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, we do not believe this to be the Stamp Paper variety, but it also is not India Paper, thus an unlisted plate proof, Scott Retail as India plate proof block of four

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2008, Sale 962, Lot 2020

3c Scarlet, Ty. I, Panama-Pacific Small Die Proof (Scott 41P2a). Color is more a shade of Dark Brownish Carmine (slightly oxidized?), beautiful impression, Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2008, Sale 962, Lot 2017

() U.S., 1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 1¢ bright blue, #40. Ungummed, Fine. Scott $625. 3846 issued . Estimate $200.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 79, Lot 57

UNITED STATES 1857-61 ISSUE 1857 90c blue, deep rich color, well centered for this issue, with the design clear of the perforations on all sides, original gum (h.r.), fine, with 2006 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2008, Sale 200803, Lot 83

o 1860, 30¢ orange (38), nicely centered with deep color. Neatly struck small circle of Vs cancel in red. F.-V.F. Scott value $540

Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2008, Sale 328, Lot 529

1860, 24¢ gray lilac (37), exceptionally well centered, with rich color and a sharp impression, original gum lightly hinged. Very Fine. Scott $1,700 Expertization: 1991 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Oct 2007, Sale 320, Lot 390

o U.S.; General Issues, 1860, 24¢ Gray Lilac, #37. “Paid” cancel, lovely copy, Very Fine, PF (1989) cert. Scott $400. Estimate value $200-250.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jun 2008, Sale 78, Lot 1291

1857, 12¢ black, plate I (Scott 36), vertical pair, tied by “Detroit Mich. Aug 3 1858” c.d.s. on folded letter to Inverness, Scotland, red circled Detroit “Paid” and matching “24” handstamp, “Boston Br. Pkt. Aug 11” exchange backstamp and red “19” credit handstamp, Liverpool (8.28) transit and Inverness (8.29) arrival backstamp; file fold, Very Fine and attractive. Estimate 750 – 1,000 Provenance: Baker, Dupont.

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 323, Lot 153

UNITED STATES 1857-61 ISSUE 1857-61 10c green, type V, perfectly centered with wide margins at sides, rich color, l.h., fresh and v.f., with 1990 PFC and 2008 PSE cert. graded “VF-XF 85” (SMQ value $430)

Cherrystone Auctions, Jul 2008, Sale 200807, Lot 15

10c Green, Ty. IV (Scott 34). Position 64L1, recut at both top and bottom, pretty color, neat strike of San Francisco circular datestamp, well-proportioned margins, light corner crease at top right, utterly meaningless in a stamp of such Extremely Fine appearance, this is the only position recut at both top and bottom, with 1987 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 396

10c Green, Ty. III (Scott 33). Choice centering with intact perfs at left, pretty shade offset by red grid cancel, fresh and Very Fine, with 2002 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 383

1857, 10¢ green, type II (32), nicely centered, with fresh, vivid color, part o.g. Very Fine and quite rare in sound mint condition. Scott price $6,500 Expertization: 1986 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 1466

o 1857, 10¢ green, type I (31), exceptionally well centered, dark shade and a fine impression, fresh, Very Fine. Scott value $1,300 Expertization: 1988 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Apr 2008, Sale 326, Lot 65

1860, 5¢ brown, type II (30A), vivid color and an excellent impression. Original gum. Nearly Very Fine. Scott value $2,400 Expertization: 1985 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2008, Sale 328, Lot 518