US Stamps Prices Scott 11: 1851 3c George Washington. Page 5

1852, 3¢ dull red, type I, unofficial “Chicago” perf 12½ (11 var.), light black town cancellation, attractive example of this extremely scarce unofficially perforated stamp; pinholes and a tear at upper left, scissor trimmed perforations at the left, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, 2004 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $5,000. Estimate price $1,500 – 2,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3116

3c Dull Red, Ty. I (11). Vertical strip of four, three large to huge margins, ample to just clear at right, each with Chicopee Mass. 6-Point Star of David cancel, Fine-Very Fine, desirable fancy cancel and exceedingly scarce as a multiple, Scott Retail for ordinary used strip of three and single $155.00

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 102

Scott 11, 1851 3c Dull red,light non-obtrusive cancel, large pre-printing paper fold, tiny nick at bottom, Fine

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2013, Sale 3003, Lot 1038

3c Dull Red, Ty. I (Scott 11). Huge margins all around including parts of five adjoining stamps, brilliant color, neat strike of circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 1997 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1194

3c Dull Red, Ty. I (Scott 11). Original gum, lightly hinged, large to huge margins including part of adjoining stamp at left, trace of oxidation, still Extremely Fine Gem, with 1989 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $1,150.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1193

Scott #11, 3c Dull red, select single with bold and virtually complete strike of star fancy cancel of Chicopee, Mass., large to huge margins all around, including a portion of the adjacent stamp at left, extremely fine and choice; 2013 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 142, Lot 142

1852, 3¢ dull red, type I (Scott 11), position 91R5, light blue town cancellation, tremendous large margined stamp, with warm rich color, Extremely Fine to Superb. Scott $15. Estimate value $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 12

U.S.; General Issues, 1852, 3¢, Type I, Lines on Bust and Bottom of Medallion Circle Recut on Cover, #11. Position 47R6, 4 close margins, pen cancel and ms. Marlsboro, Vt June 15, to Townshend, VT, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $500. Estimate price $180-220.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jan 2013, Sale 96, Lot 405

() U.S.; General Issues, 1852, 3¢ Dull Red, Type I, Block of 6, #11. Unused, cutting to clear margins, two tiny tears and corner crease at left, nice item for plating, Fine appearance. Scott $850 (prorata). Estimate value $150-200.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jan 2013, Sale 96, Lot 404

3c Red, Ty. I, Plate Proof on India, Brush Stroke Obliteration (Scott 11P3). Block of four, full margins to clear, rich color on bright paper, faint vertical crease thru left brush stroke VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A SCARCE BLOCK OF FOUR FROM THE ORIGINAL PROOF SHEETS SENT IN 1854 FROM TOPPAN, CARPENTER & COMPANY TO GREAT BRITAIN FOR USE IN EARLY EXPERIMENTS TO PERFORATE UNITED STATES STAMPS. In 1854 complete sheets of 200 3c India proofs from Plate 4 were sent by Toppan, Carpenter to Bemrose and Perkins Bacon in England for a perforating experiment. Each firm received left and right panes. All of the proofs were cancelled with brush strokes to prevent use as postage.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1036

3c Claret, Ty. I (Scott 11). Huge margins incl. parts of seven adjoining stamps, bright Claret shade, neat strike of circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $475.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1427

3c Dull Red, Ty. I (Scott 11). Huge margins all around incl. parts of four adjoining stamps, rich color, neat strike of circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ price $475.00 at 98), only five have graded higher and only four others share this grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1426

3c Claret, Ty. I (Scott 11). Huge margins all around, including top right corner sheet margins and parts of adjoining stamps other two sides, lovely color and impression, neat N.Y. town datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, an outstanding premium example of this shade, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ value $475.00 as 98)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1425

3c Dull Red, Ty. I (11). Mint N.H., huge margins all around, including parts of all eight adjoining stamps, brilliant color EXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN ABSOLUTELY SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 3-CENT DULL RED TYPE I IMPERFORATE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED GEM 100 JUMBO BY P.S.E. — THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE POSSIBLE. ?The SMQ value for Scott 26 in Mint N.H. Superb 98 grade is a six-times multiple of the same grade in hinged condition. We have offered only two Mint N.H. high-grade examples since 2004. With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Mint NH Gem 100 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ as Mint NH, unpriced above the grade of 98, SMQ value $2,550.00 as 98 hinged). This is the highest grade possible on the grading chart, and only one other has achieved it.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1424

3c Deep Claret, Ty. I (11 var). Enormous margins all around, including sheet margin at bottom and part of three adjoining stamps, intense shade and impression in the distinctive Deep Claret color, neat strike of circular datestamp cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS GORGEOUS STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF GEM 100 JUMBO BY P.S.E. — ONLY FIVE EXAMPLES HAVE ACHIEVED THIS GRADE, AND THIS IS LIKELY THE ONLY ONE IN THE MORE DESIRABLE DEEP CLARET SHADE. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ value $475.00 as 98 in the Dull Red shade). This is the highest grade possible on the grading chart and this is likely the only in the Deep Claret shade to achieve it.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 32