US Stamps Price Scott 145: 1870 1c Benjamin Franklin Bank Note Without Grill. Page 1

1870, 1¢ ultramarine (Scott 145), bottom plate number single, expertly regummed, incredibly well centered example, rarely seen in a quality like this; slight “dry print” caused by the printing process, Superb Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate graded Gem 100J. Estimate value $1,000 – 1,500 The highest graded example – incredible .

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2015, Sale 672, Lot 2411

1c Ultramarine (Scott 145). Original gum, lightly hinged, radiant color, well-balanced margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1992 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 1107, Lot 268

Scott #145, 1c Ultramarine, exceptionally fresh mint single, quite well centered, deep luxuriant color, o.g., very fine; a surprisingly scarce mint stamp; 1990 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 151, Lot 141

1c Ultramarine (Scott 145). Horizontal pair, bright color, tied (between perfs) by cork cancel, “New Orleans La. Nov. 6” circular datestamp on folded printed 1871 Prices Current to Genoa, Italy, blue crayon “2”, neat “SHORT PAID” handstamp, Italy, 1871, 10c and 30c Buff & Magenta Postage Due (J6, J8) tied by “Genova 30 Nov. 71” circular datestamps, horizontal file fold well away from stamps, some edgewear, Very Fine and colorful use which was short paid due to weight

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2015, Sale 1105, Lot 2614

145, 1870 1c Ultramarine,bright color, NH, reperforated at left, Very Fine centering, 2014 PSE certificate (Scott price $675 for hinged) 

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2015, Sale 3007, Lot 3208

1870, 1¢ ultramarine (Scott 145), unused without gum, impressive example with fantastic rich color, an extremely undervalued stamp, Very Fine, 2002 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $250. Estimate value $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2628

1c Ultramarine (Scott 145). Original gum, vibrant color, fresh, Very Fine and choice, with 1984 and 1997 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 279

1870, 1¢ ultramarine (Scott 145), o.g., previously hinged, absolutely gorgeous example of this ridiculously undervalued stamp, beautifully centered with vivid color printed on clean white paper, nearly impossible to find in this quality, Very Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $675. Estimate value $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1385

1c Ultramarine (Scott 145). Original gum, lightly hinged, radiant color, well-balanced margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1979 (for block of four), 2007 and 2013 P.F. certificates (VF-XF 85)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1090, Lot 1311

U.S.; General Issues, 1870, 1¢ ultramarine, #145. Dist. o.g., “reperfed at right”, Fine to Very Fine appearance, PSAG (2014) cert. Scott $675. Estimate price $120.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 103, Lot 103

145, 1870 1c Ultramarine,bright color, NH, reperforated at left, Very Fine centering, 2014 PSE certificate (Scott $675 for hinged) 

H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1206

U.S. General Issues, 1870, 1¢, 3¢, 12¢ on Cover to Argentina, Scott #145, 158, 162, black cork killers, Richmond, VA May 7 cds in black, New York 24 May cds in red, London Paid 19 MY 75 in red, Paris transit and Buenos Aires 22 Jun 1875 receiving cancels on reverse, lovely multicolor franking, Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $600-700.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2014, Sale 102, Lot 1789

1870, 1¢ ultramarine (Scott 145), o.g., previously hinged (natural offset on gum), dazzling color printed on lively bright white paper, a well margined example with beautiful centering, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 1990 P.F. certificate. Scott $675. Estimate price $600 – 800.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 653, Lot 2107

1870, 1¢ ultramarine (Scott 145), o.g., very lightly hinged, incredibly fresh example with prooflike color, Fine. Scott $675. Estimate value $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 277

1870, 1¢ ultramarine (Scott 145), horizontal pair and single, tied by St. Louis MO “EAGLE” cancels on small amber piece, uncommon multiple with this cancel, Very Fine. Cole BI-1. Estimate price $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 278