US Stamp Price Scott 114: 1869 3c Pictorial Locomotive. Page 3

USA (Scott 114) 1869 LOCOMOTIVE 3? ULTRA, DRAMATIC PERF SHIFTS (x2) Two used examples, one with perfs shifted up and other bottom margin example with small part imprint and perfs shifted to right. Interesting and fine.

Regency-Superior, Nov 2014, Sale 108, Lot 1490

3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Block of four, rich color, light strikes of cork cancel and part of red transit at bottom right, top right stamp light diagonal crease, appears Extremely Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3321

3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Tied by blue target cancel, matching “Cincinnati O. Apr. 8” circular datestamp on oversize Big Fun Elephant illustrated corner card cover for an illustrated monthly comic paper to West York N.H., humorous slogans including “If this is not called for within 30 days, the Postmaster will please hand it to the Ugliest Man or Wittiest Woman calling at his office”, some expert restoration along edges, stamp with pulled perf at top, still Very Fine and wonderful cover, ex Gabriel

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3322

3c Ultramarine (114). Top right corner margin block of 20 comprising the top two rows of the sheet, natural s.e. at left with almost full arrow, imprint and plate no. 26 at top, original gum, lightly hinged, fresh color but some overall toning from gum, top left stamp small tear in selvage only FINE. AN ATTRACTIVE IMPRINT AND PLATE NUMBER BLOCK OF 20 OF THE 3-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE. Scott Retail $10,850.00 as a plate block, two blocks of four and a pair.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3320

114, 1869 3c Ultramarine,group of 8 used stamps, all fresh and attractive, a few small faults, F-XF centering (Scott value $140)  (no photo)

H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1164

114, 1869 3c Ultramarine,lovely “on the nose” rosette cancel, bright ultramarine color, Extremely Fine, 2013 PSAG graded (XF 90J) and 1993 PSE certificates (Scott price $80 for 90, 325 for 95)

H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1163

1869, 3¢ ultramarine (Scott 114), o.g., never hinged, splendid example in a remarkable state of preservation, with bright color and full unblemished gum, unlisted in Scott in never hinged condition, Very Fine, 2001 A.P.S. and 2004 P.F. certificates. Scott $250 for hinged. Estimate price $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2129

1869, 3¢ ultramarine, split grill (Scott 114 var.), bottom margin block of 4 with imprint, o.g., hinge remnant (bottom 2 stamps never hinged), bright color on clean white paper, an extremely desirable position block that’s pleasing to the eye, Fine, 1984 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,400. Estimate price $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2130

3c Dark Ultramarine (114 var). Deep dark shade, original gum, Very Fine and choice example of this distinctive shade variety, ex Gibson

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 223

3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Original gum with only one tiny disturbance speck on one perf at top right (hinged?), huge Jumbo margins and exceptional centering, magnificent color and as fresh as the day it was printed, Extremely Fine, with 1979 A.P.S. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 222

3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Beautiful centering with Jumbo margins, brilliant color, unobtrusive cancel leaves entire design clearly visible, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ price $375.00 as 95, $1,000.00 as 98)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 225

3c Ultramarine, Split Grill (114 var). Mint N.H. block of four, grills split horizontally, radiant color, Very Fine, Scott Retail as hinged singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 224

U.S. General Issues, 1869, 3¢ Ultramarine, #114, l.h., Very Fine, PF (2014) cert. Scott $250. Estimate price $150-180.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2014, Sale 102, Lot 1748

1869, 3¢ ultramarine (Scott 114), o.g., lightly hinged, beautifully centered with generous margins, a great stamp featuring bold color on bright white paper, Extremely Fine. Scott $250. Estimate $250 – 350.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 235

1869, 3¢ ultramarine (Scott 114), scarce green cork cancellation, brilliant fresh color, a very attractive example of this elusive postmark, Fine to Very Fine, 2012 P.F. certificate. Scott $417. Estimate $250 – 350.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 236