US Stamps Price Scott # 108 – 15c 1875 Abraham Lincoln Re-issue Without Grill. Page 6

15c Black, Re-Issue (Scott 108). Original gum, intense shade and impression nicely complemented by bright paper, wide margins, trivial nibbed perf at right VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A PARTICULARLY ATTRACTIVE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1866 RE-ISSUE. Only 397 sold. With 1992 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jan 2009, Sale 968, Lot 137

UNITED STATES 1875 RE-ISSUE OF THE 1861-66 ISSUE 1875 15c black, unused with original gum, well centered with wide margins, fresh color and sharp impression, v.f., only 397 issued, with 1967, 1994 and 2005 PFCs

Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2009, Sale 200901, Lot 121

UNITED STATES 1875 RE-ISSUE OF THE 1861-66 ISSUE 1875 15c black, well centered, rich color, original gum, v.f., only 397 issued, with 2006 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Nov 2008, Sale 200811, Lot 1050

15c Black, Re-Issue (Scott 108). Unused (no gum), sharp proof-like impression, crisp paper VERY FINE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1866 RE-ISSUE. Only 397 sold. With 1987 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 617

15c Black, Re-Issue (Scott 108). Unused (no gum), intense shade and impression, reperfed at left, Very Fine appearance, only 397 were sold, with 1998 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2008, Sale 962, Lot 2372

15c Black, Re-Issue (Scott 108). Unused (no gum), magnificent centering and beautiful impression EXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN OUTSTANDING UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1866 RE-ISSUE. Only 397 issued. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $6,550.00). There are only two others (both no gum) that share this high grade, with none higher. The highest grade for OG is 90.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2008, Sale 962, Lot 2371

1875 Re-issue of 1861-67 issue, 15¢ black (108), exceedingly well centered, prooflike color and impression on brilliant white paper. O.g. Extremely Fine. Only 397 sold. Scott value $5,500 A CHOICE ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1866 15¢ RE-ISSUE. Expertization: 2001 P.F. & P.S.E. Certificates.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2008, Sale 327, Lot 109

UNITED STATES 1875 RE-ISSUE OF THE 1861-66 ISSUE 1875 15c black, well centered, fresh color, unused without gum, v.f., only 397 issued, with 1992 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, May 2008, Sale 200805, Lot 144

UNITED STATES 1875 RE-ISSUE OF THE 1861-66 ISSUE 1875 15c black, well centered, deep rich color, original gum (h.r.), fresh and v.f., only 397 issued, with 2001 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2008, Sale 200803, Lot 127

1875 Re-issue of 1861-67 issue, 15¢ black (108), intense color and prooflike impression, slight gum soak in top perforations, o.g., h.r., Fine, only 317 were sold. Scott price $5,500 Expertization: 1973 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 1568

() 1875 Re-issue of 1861-67 issue, 15¢ black (108), prooflike color and impression, unused, fresh and Very Fine. Scott $3,000 Expertization: 1981, 2004 P.F. Certificates.

Matthew Bennett International, Oct 2007, Sale 320, Lot 426

1875 Re-issue of 1861-67 issue, 15¢ black (108), well centered, prooflike color and impression on crisp white paper, original gum, Very Fine and choice. Scott price $5,500 Expertization: 1988 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Oct 2007, Sale 320, Lot 425

1875 Re-issue of 1861-67 issue, 15¢ black (108), well centered, with a crisp detailed impression, brilliant white paper and full original gum. Extremely Fine. SMQ $12,600. Scott $5,500 A REMARKABLY FRESH AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 15¢ RE-ISSUE. Expertization: 2007 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF 90.

Matthew Bennett International, Oct 2007, Sale 320, Lot 424

() 1875 Re-issue of 1861-67 issue, 15¢ black (108), unused, deep rich color. Regummed over a small tear, reperforated at top. Very Fine appearance. Scott price $3,000 Expertization: 1989 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2007, Sale 319, Lot 1143