Price of US Stamp Scott 131: 1875 30c Pictorial Re-issue Shield, Eagle and Flags. Page 5

30c Blue & Carmine, Re-Issue (Scott 131). Choice centering with wide and balanced margins, deep rich colors and proof-like impressions on bright paper, clear strike of New York City oval registry cancel, long and full perforations all around EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE, WITH GORGEOUS COLORS, HUGE MARGINS, LONG PERFORATIONS AND A BEAUTIFUL CANCEL. A REMARKABLE STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT. SMQ estimates that approximately 40 are known used. Our experience has been that many are either off-center or have small faults. With 1988 and 1992 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1027, Lot 28

1869 (1875 Re-issue), 30¢ ultramarine & carmine (Scott 131), without gum, well centered, quite a scarce stamp; light colors, tiny tear at upper right, and a small corner crease at lower right corner, otherwise Very Fine, only 1535 issued, 2011 Weiss certificate. Scott $1,100. Estimate value $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 827

1869 (1875 Re-issue), 30¢ ultramarine & carmine (Scott 131), light black New York Registry cancellation, impressive top quality example of this terribly difficult used 1875 Re-Issue, a magnificent example with the best color you’ll ever see, Very Fine, of the 1535 issued, most were never used, so finding a choice quality, fault free used example is quite an accomplishment, 1989 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $3,000. Estimate price $2,000 – 3,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 828

U.S.; General Issues, 1869 (1875 Re-Issue), 30¢ Ultramarine & Carmine, #131. “Part o.g.” (dist.), reperfed (not mentioned in cert), centered, fresh and Fine to Very Fine, PF (1972) cert. Scott $2,500. , 1535 issued . Estimate price $500-700.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1240

o U.S.; General Issues, 1869 (1875 Re-Issue), 30¢ Ultramarine & Carmine, #131. Used, “small thin at upper left, small crease at lower right and slight tone in bottom margin”, Fine to Very Fine appearing rare used, Weiss (2011) cert. Scott $3,000. , 1535 issued . Estimate $900-1,000.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1241

U.S.; General Issues, 1869 (1875 Re-Issue), 30¢ Ultramarine & Carmine, #131. Small part o.g., rich color, centered, Grade 80 Very Fine, PSAG (2010) cert. Scott $2,500. , 1535 issued . Estimate $1,300-1,600.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1239

1869 (1875 Re-issue), 30¢ ultramarine & carmine (Scott 131), sharp impressions with brilliant colors, o.g., previously hinged, Very Fine and choice, 1973 PF certificate. Scott $2,500. Estimate value $1,500 – 2,000 Only 2091 issued . (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1358

United States 1875 Re-Issue of the 1869 Pictorials 1875 30c ultramarine and carmine, near perfect centering, with wide margins, beautiful color, h.r., fresh and v.f., only 1,535 issued, with 1979 APS cert.

Cherrystone Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 201206, Lot 89

30c Blue & Carmine, Re-Issue (Scott 131). Unused (no gum), lovely bright color on fresh paper, natural fiber inclusion at upper left not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Very Fine and choice, with 1985 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1026, Lot 1283

30c Blue & Carmine, Re-Issue (Scott 131). Unused (no gum), wide margins, rich colors on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful unused example of the 30c 1869 Pictorial Re-Issue, with 1987 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1026, Lot 1282

30c Blue & Carmine, Re-Issue (Scott 131). Unused (regummed), deep rich colors on bright paper, Fine example of the 30c Re-Issue

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 339

30c Blue & Carmine, Re-Issue (Scott 131). Bright colors, bold cork cancels, tiny corner perf tip crease not mentioned on either accompanying certificate, otherwise Fine, scarce in used condition, with 1998 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (F 70, SMQ value $1,450.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 489

30c Blue & Carmine, Re-Issue (Scott 131). Large part original gum, huge margins and precise centering, vivid colors on bright paper EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (POG, XF-Superb 95, SMQ $8,600.00 for OGph)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 486

30c Blue & Carmine, Re-Issue (Scott 131). Choice centering with wide margins, gorgeous colors on fresh paper, long and full perforations all around, neat strike of New York oval registry cancel EXTREMELY FINE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE. A VERY SCARCE USED STAMP IN THIS HIGH QUALITY. With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, SMQ value $5,750.00). Only one other shares this grade, and only four have graded higher to date

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 488

30c Blue & Carmine, Re-Issue (Scott 131). Original gum, lovely margins and exceptionally well-centered, fresh, radiant colors VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A HANDSOME ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE. With 1974 and 2008 P.F. certificates.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 487