US Stamps Value Scott 111: 1875 90c George Washington Re-issue Without Grill. Page 1

USA (111) 1875 RE-ISSUE OF 1861 ISSUE 90¢ BLUE (PF GRADED 85) Genuine, bright color, large margins. OG, previously hinged, very fine to extremely fine. Only 317 sold. (2007 PF Graded Cert #448713, VF-XF 85 & 1973 PF Cert) (Scott Value Guide $9500)

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 236

90c Blue, Re-Issue (Scott 111). Original gum, deep rich color on bright crisp paper, unusually choice centering EXTREMELY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE. The 90c Re-Issue was printed from the original plate of 200 subjects. 10,000 stamps were printed (50 impressions). Only 317 of the 90c were sold; the remaining 9,683 were destroyed on July 16, 1884. The example offered here, with original-gum, sound and well-centered, is a great rarity. With 1973, 1991, 2006 and 2013 P.F. certificates (latter grading VF-XF 85)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2015, Sale 1100, Lot 29

90c Blue, Re-Issue (Scott 111). Original gum, deep rich color, well-centered, tiny thin speck, short perf at right VERY FINE CENTERING. AN ATTRACTIVE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE. Only 317 sold.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 209

1875 Re-issue of 1861-67 issue, 90¢ blue (111), perfectly centered within large margins, brilliant, exquisite color and a sharp impression on the whitest of paper, unobtrusive, oval grid cancel. Extremely Fine. Scott price $225,000 A SIMPLY SUPERB USED SINGLE. ONLY 3 OTHERS HAVE BEEN CERTIFIED BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION (PLUS ONE WITH A NON-CONTEMPORARY CANCEL). GIVEN THE CENTERING AND LIGHTNESS OF CANCEL, THE PRESENT EXAMPLE MAY WELL BE CONSIDERED THE FINEST OF THE THESE USED 90 CENT RE-ISSUES IF ONE HAD TO SELECT A SINGLE STAMP THAT WOULD EXEMPLIFY THE EXCITEMENT AND CHALLENGE OF COLLECTING USED UNITED STATES STAMPS, THIS HIGH VALUE RE-ISSUE WOULD CERTAINLY BE THE FIRST CHOICE OF MOST. IT IS THE RAREST REGULARLY ISSUED POSTAGE STAMP IN USED CONDITION, THAT IS REASONABLY AVAILABLE MINT, AND HAS THEREFORE EARNED ITS PLACE AS THE HOLY GRAIL FOR THE USED COLLECTOR. Expertization: 1977 P.F. Certificate. Provenance: Twigg- Smith.

Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2015, Sale 351, Lot 93

90c Blue, Re-Issue (Scott 111). Original gum, h.r. deep rich color on bright paper, trivial toned spot at bottom right margin, otherwise Fine, only 317 issued

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2015, Sale 1092, Lot 1078

1861-66 (1875 Re-issue), 90¢ blue (Scott 111), unused without gum, desirable example with choice centering and delightful rich color; there was some light staining along the bottom margin that has been expertly removed leaving virtually no trace, otherwise Very Fine, 2008 P.F. certificate. Scott $3,250. Estimate price $2,000 – 3,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1332

90c Blue, Re-Issue (Scott 111). Original gum, deep rich color on bright crisp paper, unusually choice centering EXTREMELY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE. The 90c Re-Issue was printed from the original plate of 200 subjects. 10,000 stamps were printed (50 impressions). Only 317 of the 90c were sold; the remaining 9,683 were destroyed on July 16, 1884. The example offered here, with original-gum, sound and well-centered, is a great rarity. With 1973, 1991, 2006 and 2013 P.F. certificates (latter grading VF-XF 85)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1090, Lot 1256

1861-66 (1875 Re-issue), 90¢ blue (Scott 111), part o.g., a very handsome example of this rare stamp; this stamp must have been hidden away in a collector’s album for decades as the color and impression is simply amazing; a very pleasing example of this exceedingly rare 90 cent re-issue of which only 317 examples were sold; slight corner crease at lower right, and a short perforation at right, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $6,750 as full o.g. Estimate value $3,000 – 4,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2014, Sale 661, Lot 115

111, 1875 90c Blue re-issue, unused, proof like impression, tiny tear at left and reperforated at top, o/w Fine, only 317 issued, 2014 PSE certificate (Scott value $3,250)

H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1162

90c 1861 Issue, Atlanta Trial Color Proofs on Card (111TC4). Complete set of five colors in blocks of four, large margins all around, fresh and bright colors EXTREMELY FINE AND SCARCE SET OF BLOCKS OF FOUR OF ATLANTA TRIAL COLOR PROOFS OF THE 90-CENT 1861 DESIGN. Ex Finkelburg and Dupuy. Scott Retail as singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2014, Sale 1082, Lot 87

90c 1861 Issue, Atlanta Trial Color Proofs on Card (Scott 111TC4). Complete set of five colors, Black in a pair, large margins, brilliant colors, Very Fine-Extremely Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2014, Sale 1082, Lot 86

90c Blue, Re-Issue (Scott 111). Original gum, deep rich color and detailed impression, well-proportioned margins VERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE. Only 317 sold. With 1972 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 218

*    90¢ blue, Re-issue (Scott 111), beautifully centered and extraordinarily fresh, with deep vibrant color, and full lightly hinged original gum, Extremely Fine. SMQ value $10,600 (photo). $6,750 A STUNNING 90¢ RE-ISSUE, WITH ONLY ONE EXAMPLE GRADED HIGHER (90). Expertization: 2009 P.S.E. Certificate graded VF-XF 85.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 196

*    90¢ blue, Re-issue (Scott 111), beautifully centered within uncommonly large margins, stunning, rich color on bright white paper, full original gum, lightly hinged, Extremely Fine and choice (photo). $6,750 A SUPERB MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 90¢ 1861 RE-ISSUE; WE CANNOT RECALL SEEING ANY FINER. Expertization: 1988 P.F. Certificate. Provenance: Hinrichs.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 195

90c Blue, Re-Issue (111). Traces of original gum, rich color on bright paper, Very Fine, only 317 sold, with 1988 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as no gum

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1098