US Stamps Value Scott 126: 1875 6c Pictorial Re-issue George Washington. Page 4

Scott #126, 6c Blue re-issue, bright color, full o.g. with some light album offset, l.h., fine; signed Koslow.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 142, Lot 200

1869 (1875 Re-issue), 6¢ blue (Scott 126), o.g., previously hinged, astounding example of this stamp, beautifully centered amid generous margins and superior rich color, an elusive stamp, Very Fine, only 2226 issued, 1975 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,650. Estimate value $750 – 1,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 100

o U.S.; General Issues, 1869 (1875 Re-issue), 6¢ Blue, #126. Double oval registry cancel, Fine to Very Fine, PSAG (2012) cert. Scott $3,250. Only 2226 issued . Estimate price $1,000-1,200.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jan 2013, Sale 96, Lot 482

6c Blue, Re-Issue (Scott 126). Large part original gum, vivid color on crisp paper, Fine and attractive

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1689

6c Blue, Re-Issue (Scott 126). Unused (no gum), bright color, fresh and Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1690

6c Blue, Re-Issue (Scott 126). Original gum, lightly hinged, bright color, wide margins, Very Fine, a fresh and attractive original-gum example of the 6c 1869 Re-Issue, with 1995 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1033, Lot 4066

6c Blue, Re-Issue (Scott 126). Exceptionally well-centered with extra wide margins all around, deep rich color, 1884 oval registry cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST USED EXAMPLES OF THE 6-CENT 1869 RE-ISSUE IN EXISTENCE. A SUPERB STAMP WHICH HAS RECEIVED THE GRADE OF XF-SUPERB 95 FROM P.S.E. — THE HIGHEST AWARDED. 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. The example offered here is one of the finest in existence — most are either off-center or have flaws. With 2000 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $17,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded and no other examples have achieved this grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3205

6c Blue, Re-Issue (Scott 126). Beautifully centered with extraordinarily wide margins for this difficult issue, gorgeous color on bright paper, neat strike of segmented cork cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT 1869 RE-ISSUE IN USED CONDITION. 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. The example offered here is easily one of the finest in existence — most are either off-center or have flaws. With 1999 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1027, Lot 22

o U.S.; General Issues, 1869 (1875 Re-Issue), 6¢ Blue, #126. Used, “small filled in thin spot”, couple short perfs, centered, fresh, Fine for this scarce, PF (1992) cert. Scott $3,250. , 2226 issued . Estimate value $500-600.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1230

o U.S.; General Issues, 1869 (1875 Re-Issue), 6¢ Blue, #126. Used, “repaired bottom right corner”, fine appearing, scarce, PF (2007) cert. Scott $3,250. , 2226 issued . Estimate value $400-450.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1231

U.S.; General Issues, 1869 (1875 Re-Issue), 6¢ Blue, #126. O.g., “small corner creases at bottom”, fresh, Fine overall, PSE (2006) cert. Scott $1,650. , 2226 issued . Estimate $450-500.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1228

o U.S.; General Issues, 1869 (1875 Re-Issue), 6¢ Blue, #126. Used, “small corner crease upper left, reperfed at left”, Fine for this scarce used, PSE (1993) cert. Scott $3,250. , 2226 issued . Estimate price $550-600.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1229

1869 (1875 Re-issue), 6¢ blue (Scott 126), fresh and bright, pretty color, attractive stamp, o.g., previously hinged, Fine to Very Fine, 2003 PSE and 2004 PF Certs. Scott $1,650. Estimate price $1,000 – 1,500. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1351

1869 (1875 Re-issue), 6¢ blue (Scott 126), bright color, o.g., very lightly hinged, Choice Very Fine, 1995 PF certificate. Scott $1,650. Estimate $1,000 – 1,500 Only 2226 sold . (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1352

United States 1875 Re-Issue of the 1869 Pictorials 1875 6c blue, well centered, bright color, h.r., fresh and v.f., only 2,226 issued, with 1989 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 201206, Lot 85