US Stamp Prices Scott 126: 1875 6c Pictorial Re-issue George Washington. Page 2

1869 (1875 Re-issue), 6¢ blue. O.g., fairly light hinging, strong bright color, fresh and F.-V.F., a scarce original gum example of the 6¢ Pictorial Re-issue as many mint examples are without gum, with 1983 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 126; $1,650.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2124

1869 (1875 Re-issue), 6¢ blue (Scott 126), o.g., previously hinged, unbelievably fresh example of this difficult stamp showing full long perforations all around, scarce thus as this stamp is notorious for coming with nibbed and/or missing perforations, finding one like this is quite an accomplishment, only 2,225 sold, Fine to Very Fine, 2007 A.P.S. certificate. Scott $1,650. Estimate $750 – 1,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1361

1869 (1875 Re-issue), 6¢ blue (Scott 126), o.g., previously hinged, decent example of this terribly elusive 1875 re-issue, with brilliant color and razor sharp impression; single nibbed perf at top right is trivial at best, otherwise Fine, only 2,226 were sold. Scott $1,650. Estimate $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1362

USA (Scott 126) 1875 RE-ISSUE 1869 WASHINGTON 6¢ BLUE Fresh color, large part original gum, small thin, fine appearance. Cat price $1650.

Regency-Superior, Jan 2015, Sale 109, Lot 791

1869 (1875 Re-issue), 6¢ blue (Scott 126), part o.g., vivid bright shade, decent example of this elusive stamp; small crease and a short perforation at the top, otherwise Fine, only 2,226 examples were sold, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $1,650. Estimate price $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2014, Sale 661, Lot 130

6c Blue, Re-Issue (Scott 126). Choice centering with well-proportioned margins, radiant color on bright paper, face-free cancel at lower left VERY FINE AND CHOICE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE. The 6c is the one of the rarest of the set in used condition. SMQ estimates that approximately 30 exist in used condition, and our own informal count concurs. Ex Dr. Morris and Mayer. 1991 P.F. certificate no longer accompanies. With 2006 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80; SMQ $3,000.00). In our opinion, this deserves a VF-XF 85 grade, if not XF 90.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3355

126, 1875 6c Blue re-issue,partial o.g., crisp impression, nibbed perfs at top, Fine, 2014 PSE certificate (Scott price $1,650) 

H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1182

1869 (1875 Re-issue), 6¢ blue (Scott 126), o.g., previously hinged, brilliant fresh example of this elusive re-issue, of which only 2,226 examples were reportedly sold, a premium quality stamp; trivial thin spot, otherwise Very Fine, 1979 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,650. Estimate value $750 – 1,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2157

6c Blue, Re-Issue (Scott 126). Original gum, h.r., bright shade, couple small thins, Very Fine appearance

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 254

6c Blue, Re-Issue (Scott 126). Almost perfectly centered with well-balanced margins, bright color on white paper, bold strike of duplex cancel with New York circular datestamp EXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE. The 6c is the one of the rarest of the set in used condition. SMQ estimates that approximately 30 exist in used condition, and our own informal count concurs. With 2004 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 255

U.S. General Issues, 1869 (1875 Re-Issue), 6¢ Blue, #126, o.g., grade 80 Very Fine, PSAG (2014), PF (1998) certs. Scott $1,650. 2226 issued . Estimate value $800-1,000.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2014, Sale 102, Lot 1773

**    6¢ blue, Re-issue (Scott 126), well centered with brilliant color and paper and unblemished Never Hinged, original gum, Very Fine (photo). $1,650 as hinged AN EXCEPTIONAL MINT SINGLE, AS FRESH AS THE DAY IT WAS PRINTED; THIS EXAMPLE HAS THE DISTINCTION OF BEING THE ONLY EXAMPLE OF THE 6¢ RE-ISSUE TO BE CERTIFIED AS NEVER HINGED BY THE P.F. AND THE P.S.E. HAS NEVER GRADED A NEVER HINGED SINGLE. Expertization: 2004 P.F. Certificate. Provenance: “Silver Lake”.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 233

1869 (1875 Re-issue), 6¢ blue (Scott 126), o.g., hinge remnants, decent example of this tough stamp, with vivid color; reperforated at right, otherwise Fine, only 2,226 sold, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $1,650. Estimate $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2014, Sale 650, Lot 2562

1869 (1875 Re-issue), 6¢ blue (Scott 126), o.g., previously hinged, toned gum as often, remarkably fresh and choice example of this terribly difficult stamp, with unusually large margins and breathtaking fresh color; a most impressive stamp, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, only 2,226 sold, 2014 P.S.E. certificate & 1976 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,650. Estimate value $1,000 – 1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2014, Sale 648, Lot 2068

6c Blue, Re-Issue (Scott 126). Bright color, attractive margins and centering, light cancel for the 1875 Re-Issue, Very Fine, with 1989 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 337