US Stamp Values Scott #110: 1875 30c Benjamin Franklin Re-issue Without Grill. Page 4

30c Brownish Orange, Re-Issue (Scott 110). Unused (no gum), intense shade on bright paper, well-proportioned margins for this difficult issue VERY FINE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE. Only 346 sold. With 1990 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1280

1875 Re-issue of 1861-67 issue, 30¢ brownish orange (Scott 110), neat black cancel, outstanding example of this rare genuinely used 30¢ Re-Issue, completely sound and choice, rare thus, as of the 346 examples that are known to exist, there are only 17 genuinely used examples known, most of which are faulty from one degree to another, gorgeous deep rich color, a remarkable top quality example of this major rarity, deserving placement in the finest collection, this is the highest graded used #110, according to P.S.E.’s population report, with the second highest grade being a grade of 30, a wonderful new discovery that has never appeared on the market place, F.-V.F., 2011 P.S.E. cert. graded F-VF-75. Scott value $25,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jul 2011, Sale 625, Lot 737

United States 1875 Re-Issue of the 1861-66 Issue 1875 30c brownish orange, unused without gum, bright color, fine, only 346 issued, with 1967 PFC and 2002 PSE cert.

Cherrystone Auctions, Feb 2011, Sale 201102, Lot 38

30c Brownish Orange, Re-Issue (Scott 110). Unused (no gum), remarkably choice centering, beautiful rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper EXTREMELY FINE. ONE OF THE MOST CHALLENGING OF THE 1861 RE-ISSUES TO FIND IN THIS SUPERB UNUSED CONDITION. Only 346 sold. With 1989 P.F. and 1990 P.S.E. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5435

30c Brownish Orange, Re-Issue (Scott 110). Unused (no gum), deep color, slightly nibbed perf at right, otherwise Very Fine, only 346 sold

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5436

30c Brownish Orange, Re-Issue (110). Traces of original gum, marvelous color and exceptionally well-centered VERY FINE AND BEAUTIFUL UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE. Only 346 sold. With 1989 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as no gum

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5434

30c Brownish Orange, Re-Issue (110). Neat strike of duplex cancel, bright shade, thinned at bottom left FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT RE-ISSUE OF THE 1861-66 ISSUE. OUR CENSUS RECORDS ONLY SEVENTEEN ARE RECORDED IN OUR CENSUS. Our census of used Scott 110 contains only seventeen examples, plus one with non-contemporary cancel. Of these, ten have faults. Most of the faulty examples have serious defects, such as repaired tears or thin spots. Very few copies, either sound or defective, have decent centering. Unpublished Census No. 110-CAN-17.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 993, Lot 514

1875 Re-issue of 1861-67 issue, 30¢ brownish orange (110), nicely centered with rich, distinctive color and nearly full original gum, slightest bit of perf toning at right, not mentioned in accompanying certificate; otherwise Very Fine and most attractive. Only 346 were sold. Scott value $6,750 Expertization: 1971 PF Certificate noting only “part o.g.”.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 331, Lot 461

30c Brownish Orange, Re-Issue (110). Rich color, centered a bit to left, non-contemporary wavy-line machine cancel, Fine, with copy of 1997 P.S.E. certificate, Scott Retail as used with contemporary cancel is $22,500.00

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2010, Sale 992, Lot 2174

30c Brownish Orange, Re-Issue (Scott 110). Original gum, magnificent centering with perforations clear of the design all around, deep rich color EXTREMELY FINE. THE 30-CENT IS ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT VALUES OF THE 1861 RE-ISSUES TO FIND CENTERED AND WITH MARGINS CLEAR OF THE DESIGN. Only 346 issued. With 2008 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2010, Sale 992, Lot 2173

United States 1875 Re-Issue of the 1861-66 Issue 1875 30c brownish orange, well centered with wide margins, fresh color, disturbed original gum (described as “heavily sweated”), v.f., only 346 issued, with 1999 PFC (stating “previously hinged”) and graded (VF-XF 85) 2010 PSE cert. (SMQ value $9,150)

Cherrystone Auctions, Jun 2010, Sale 201006, Lot 10

United States 1875 Re-Issue of the 1861-66 Issue 1875 30c orange, unused without gum, well centered with wide margins, fresh color, v.f., with 1970 and 1986 PFCs, only 346 issued

Cherrystone Auctions, Apr 2010, Sale 201004, Lot 142

United States 1875 Re-Issue of the 1861-66 Issue 1875 30c brownish orange, deep rich color, well centered, h.r., fine and rare stamp, only 346 issued, with 1988 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2010, Sale 201003, Lot 80

30c Brownish Orange, Re-Issue (Scott 110). Original gum, vibrant color as fresh as the day it was printed, bright paper, gorgeous centering with well-proportioned margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE. THIS IS THE MOST DIFFICULT DENOMINATION TO OBTAIN IN SUCH CHOICE CONDITION. Little space was left on the 30c 1861 plate for vertical rows of perforations between stamps, and the same plate was used for the 1875 Re-Issue. Therefore, well-centered copies with perforations clear at the sides are rare. Only 346 were sold. Our Levi records contain 146 unused singles, an unused pair and an unused block of four. Many have margins either touching or in on at least one side. Few of the sound copies retain all or part of their original gum. Ex Whitman. With 1983, 1997 and 2009 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2010, Sale 983, Lot 75

United States 1875 Re-Issue of the 1861-66 Issue 1875 30c brownish orange, well centered, deep rich color, full original gum which has only been lightly hinged, only 346 issued, a fresh and v.f. gem, with 1999 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2010, Sale 201001, Lot 85