US Stamp Values Scott 14: 1855 10c George Washington. Page 6

14, 1855 10c Green Type II, ,large margins at top and bottom, cutting into left and right, o.g., small thin in bottom left corner, VG, 2013 PSE Certificate (Scott $5,000)

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2013, Sale 3003, Lot 1042

10c Green, Ty. II (Scott 14). Huge margins all around including sheet margin with part imprint at right, deep rich color and sharp proof-like impression, bold strike of San Francisco circular datestamp EXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE IMPRINT COPY OF THE 1855 10-CENT TYPE II. THE NUMBER OF IMPRINT SINGLES CAN PROBABLY BE COUNTED ON ONE HAND. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo, SMQ $375.00 as 90, $650.00 as 95). The graders at P.S.E. traditionally do not add points for the rarity of stamps with imprints or plate numbers, and sometimes take off points because the margins do not appear balanced. Grading should be tossed out when considering the rarity of this stamp with imprint.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1205

10c Green, Ty. II (Scott 14). Original gum, lightly hinged, large margins to full, deep rich color VERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1855 10-CENT TYPE II. The color and impression of this stamp are unusually intense.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1204

Scott #14, 10c Green, Ty. II, an extraordinarily handsome and choice example of this very difficult mint stamp, boasting numerous desirable physical characteristics, including possessing large to very large margins all around, strong verdant color and a crisp impression on uncommonly fresh paper, while its reverse reveals unusually clean full o.g. which has been relatively lightly hinged, despite the fact that the accompanying old certificate states “part o.g” which it clearly is not, extremely fine; a premium quality mint single in every regard; 1977 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 142, Lot 144

1855, 10¢ green, type II (Scott 14), light black town cancellation, outstanding example with extremely large margins, near perfect centering, and brilliant fresh color, a great stamp, Extremely Fine to Superb, 1983 P.F. certificate. Scott $160. Estimate $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 15

1855, 10¢ green, type II (Scott 14), light black cancellation, handsome large margined stamp, with sensational rich shade, very pretty, Extremely Fine, 2004 P.F. certificate. Scott $170. Estimate value $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 366

1855, 10¢ green, type II (Scott 14), beautifully struck black town, “1857” year date cancellation, handsome copy with absolutely gorgeous rich color, very pretty, Very Fine. Scott $170. Estimate price $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 367

1855, 10¢ green, type II (Scott 14), Pos. 20R1, neat manuscript pen stroke cancellation, wonderfully fresh top quality example, with nice big margins including small portion of right sheet margin, Extremely Fine. Scott $75. Estimate price $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 368

10c Green, Ty. II (Scott 14). Large to huge margins incl. significant portions of adjoining stamps at sides, dark shade, unobtrusive strike of circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, with 1982, 1995 and 2011 P.F. certificates (XF 90 XQ)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1438

10c Green, Ty. II (Scott 14). Ample to large margins incl. right interpane margin with centerline, rich color, unobtrusive town cancel, Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1437

10c Green, Ty. II (Scott 14). Large to enormous margins incl. traces of adjoining stamps at top and bottom and left interpane margin with centerline, fresh and crisp with wonderful depth of color, light, essentially face-free town cancel, Extremely Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1436

10c Green, Ty. II (Scott 14). Huge margins all around, deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, nicely complemented by two strikes of red grid cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1855 10-CENT TYPE II WITH A GORGEOUS RED GRID CANCEL. THIS STUNNING STAMP HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E., WHICH IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED. This issue is surprisingly difficult to obtain with a red colored cancel. A review using Power Search found approximately a dozen offered in almost 20 years’ worth of auctions. With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ price $1,250.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded and only five others share it.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 37

Scott #14, 10c Green, Ty. II, four large margins, fresh color and a clean impression, uncommonly light town cancel, extremely fine; 2011 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ value $210.00).

Spink Shreves Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 141, Lot 30

United States 1851-57 Issue 1851 10c green, type II, horizontal pair, margins all around, tiny marginal corner crease well outside design and easily trimmed away, v.f.

Cherrystone Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 201210, Lot 20

United States 1851-57 Issue 1851 10c green, type II, unused without gum, margins all around incl. part of sheet margin at right, fresh and v.f., with 1969 and 1991 PFCs

Cherrystone Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 201210, Lot 19