US Stamp Value Scott 104: 1875 3c George Washington Re-issue Without Grill. Page 1

USA (Scott 104) 1875 RE-ISSUE OF 1861 ISSUE 3¢ BROWN RED OG, rich color, previously hinged, perfs scissor separated at right, very fine. Rare, only 465 sold. Cat price $4000.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 229

1861-66 (1875 Re-issue), 3¢ brown red (Scott 104), o.g., lightly hinged, wonderfully fresh example of this terribly difficult 1875 re-issue, with full long perforations all around, scarce thus as these stamps commonly come with nibbed or missing perfs, this example has outstanding color and is completely sound in all respects, Fine, with 1973 P.F. certificate. Scott $4,000. Estimate $2,500 – 3,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2015, Sale 672, Lot 2326

3c Brown Red, Re-Issue (104). Deep rich color on bright paper, choice centering with well-proportioned margins, light strike of duplex cancel leaves design clearly visible, pulled perf at top left EXTREMELY FINE APPEARANCE. ONLY 23 USED EXAMPLES OF THE 3-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE ARE RECORDED IN OUR CENSUS. A GREAT RARITY. The 3c Re-Issue was printed from the original plate, which contained 200 subjects in two panes. 10,000 were printed (50 impressions). Only 465 of the 3c were sold; the remaining 9,535 were destroyed on July 16, 1884. Our census of Scott 104 used, available at our website at http://siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/104/104.pdf , records 23 examples, plus one with a non-contemporary cancel (not shown). Most have duplex cancels, with a large portion sent from New York. Census No. 104-CAN-23. With 2015 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2015, Sale 1106, Lot 3107

3c Brown Red, Re-Issue (Scott 104). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color on bright paper EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE. The 3c Re-Issue was printed from the original plate, which contained 200 subjects in two panes. 10,000 were printed (50 impressions). Only 465 of the 3c were sold; the remaining 9,535 were destroyed on July 16, 1884. With 2001 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 202

1861-66 (1875 Re-issue), 3¢ brown red. O.g., lightly hinged, rich bold color on bright paper, attractive margins and centering, fresh and Very Fine, a lovely examples of this very scarce mint Re-issue, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 104; $4,250.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2073

1875 Re-issue of 1861-67 issue, 3¢ brown red (104), nicely centered, lovely proof-like color on bright paper, New York duplex cancel. Very Fine. Scott $17,500 A FRESH AND CHOICE USED SINGLE, OF WHICH LESS THAN TWO DOZEN HAVE BEEN CERTIFIED BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION, THIS BEING ONE OF A SMALL NUMBER THAT ARE SOUND AND WELL CENTERED. Expertization: 1974, 2001 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2015, Sale 351, Lot 87

United States 1875 Re-Issue of the 1861-66 Issue 1875 3c brown red, well centered, rich color, heavy h.r., fresh and v.f., with 1975 PFC, only 465 issued

Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 201501, Lot 139

3c Brown Red, Re-Issue (Scott 104). Original gum, wide margins, strong re-issue color and impression VERY FINE. A HANDSOME EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE. Only 465 sold. With 2013 P.S.E. certificate (OGh VF 80; SMQ value $4,500.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1090, Lot 1245

3c Brown Red, Re-Issue (104). Deep shade, wide s.e. at left, neatly cancelled by New York “26” in oval grid and duplex circular datestamp, tiny corner crease at bottom left not mentioned on accompanying certificate and is of little consequence FINE. A RARE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE. ONLY 21 USED EXAMPLES ARE RECORDED IN OUR CENSUS, VERY FEW OF WHICH ARE COMPLETELY SOUND. The 3c Re-Issue was printed from the original plate, which contained 200 subjects in two panes. 10,000 were printed (50 impressions). Only 465 of the 3c were sold; the remaining 9,535 were destroyed on July 16, 1884. Our census of Scott 104 used, available at our website at http://siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/104/104.pdf , records 21 examples, plus one with a non-contemporary cancel. Most have duplex cancels, with a large portion sent from New York. Only seven are confirmed as sound. Five others need to have condition confirmed. The example offered here, with an insignificant corner crease well away from the design, should be considered desirable. Census No. 104-CAN-20. With 1972 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3302

104, 1875 3c Brown red re-issue,part o.g., reperforated at left, Fine, only 465 issued, 2014 PSE certificate (Scott value $4,250) 

H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1158

() U.S. General Issues, 1875 Re-Issue of 1861-67 Issue, 3¢ Brown Red, #104, unused, Very Fine, PF (1986) cert. Scott $2,000. Only 465 sold . Estimate price $800-1,000.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2014, Sale 102, Lot 1742

3c Brown Red, Re-Issue (104). Deep rich color and detailed impression on bright paper, neat strike of 1883 year-dated duplex cancel FINE. ONLY SEVEN OF THE 21 USED EXAMPLES OF THE 3-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE RECORDED IN OUR CENSUS ARE CONFIRMED AS SOUND. A GREAT RARITY. The 3c Re-Issue was printed from the original plate, which contained 200 subjects in two panes. 10,000 were printed (50 impressions). Only 465 of the 3c were sold; the remaining 9,535 were destroyed on July 16, 1884. Our census of Scott 104 used, available at our website at http://siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/104/104.pdf , records 21 examples, plus one with a non-contemporary cancel. Most have duplex cancels, with a large portion sent from New York. Only seven are confirmed as sound. Six others need to have condition confirmed. Census No. 104-CAN-05. Ex Lessin. With 1972 and 2006 P.F. certificates.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2014, Sale 1077, Lot 111

Scott #104, 3c Brown red re-issue, deep luxuriant color and a razor-sharp impression, nicely centered and margined, o.g., tiny trivial corner perf. crease, otherwise nearly very fine; a rather attractive example of this rare re-issue; only 465 sold; clear 2002 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, May 2014, Sale 148, Lot 146

1875 Re-issue of 1861-67 issue, 3¢ brown red (Scott 104), o.g., hinged, particularly choice example of this extremely scarce 1875 re-issue, with alluring rich color and sharp detailed impression, Fine to Very Fine, only 465 were issued, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $4,250. Estimate value $2,500 – 3,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2014, Sale 650, Lot 2551

3c Brown Red, Re-Issue (104). Small part original gum, bright shade, perforations either reperfed or improved but nothing mentioned on accompanying certificate from the “Blue Cert” era when life was simpler, you could leave your front door unlocked, and no one lived in fear of what might be called on a certificate, Very Fine appearance, only 465 sold, with 1975 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as with gum

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1093