Value of US Stamp Scott Catalogue #145: 1c 1870 Benjamin Franklin Bank Note Without Grill. Page 3

1870, 1¢ ultramarine (Scott 145), left margin block of 8, scarce multiple, o.g., lightly hinged, fresh, deep color; faults, Fine appearance. Scott $5,400. Estimate $1,500 – 2,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 846

1870, 1¢ ultramarine (Scott 145), quite scarce bottom margin plate no. 50 single, incredibly well centered example, rarely seen in a quality like this, o.g., barest trace of hinge; slight “dry print” caused by the printing process, Extremely Fine. Scott $675. Estimate value $200 – 300. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1370

1870, 1¢ ultramarine (Scott 145), o.g., hinged, incredibly fresh example of this ridiculously undervalued stamp, breathtaking color and impression, Very Fine, 2077 P.F. certificate. Scott value $675.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2011, Sale 626, Lot 161

o U.S.; General Issues, 1870, 1¢ ultramarine, #145. Used, Extremely Fine. Scott $25. Estimate price $50.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 89, Lot 180

1870, 1¢ ultramarine (145), virtually perfect centering within large balanced margins, bright fresh color, full original gum, Extremely Fine. SMQ price $3,500. Scott $750 A MATCHLESS GEM MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 1¢ UNGRILLED NATIONAL, THE FINEST GRADED TO DATE BY THE PSE AND THE SOLE EXAMPLE AT THIS GRADE. Expertization: 2004 PF and 2004 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF-Sup 95. A review of auction records confirms the PSE population report. The 1¢ National ungrilled in this grade is a true condition rarity. Interestingly, not one example has been graded in Never Hinged condition.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 332, Lot 2021

1c Ultramarine (Scott 145). Original gum with hinge mark, wide margins, bright shade, Very Fine and choice, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2010, Sale 992, Lot 2224

1c Ultramarine (Scott 145). Original gum, lightly hinged, lovely bright color and detailed impression, attractively centered, Very Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2010, Sale 984, Lot 474

1c Gray Blue (145 var). Original gum, lightly hinged, brilliant color in this distinctive and scarce sub-shade on bright paper, well-balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 ONE-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY UNGRILLED ISSUE IN THE GRAY BLUE SHADE. With 2007 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1396

1c Ultramarine (Scott 145). Original gum, radiant color on bright paper, choice centering with wide margins, small natural inclusion in top margin, Extremely Fine, with 1989 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 972, Lot 3148

1c Ultramarine (Scott 145). Original gum, lightly hinged, brilliant color on bright paper, almost perfectly centered with wide margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 ONE-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY UNGRILLED ISSUE. With 2000 and 2006 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $3,500.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4272

1c Ultramarine (Scott 145). Original gum, bright color, three wide margins, Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 748

UNITED STATES 1870-88 BANKNOTE ISSUES 1870 1c ultramarine, horizontal pair, left stamp well centered, fresh color, h.r., fine-v.f., with 2006 PSE cert. (catalogue value for singles)

Cherrystone Auctions, Jul 2008, Sale 200807, Lot 27

1870, 1¢ ultramarine (145), near perfect centering within beautifully balanced margins, strong bright color and a sharp impression on fresh paper. Full o.g. Extremely Fine. SMQ value $3,500. Scott $700 A SUPERB ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1¢ 1870 ISSUE WITH OUTSTANDING FRESHNESS AND CENTERING. Expertization: 2004 P.F. & 2004 P.S.E. Certificates, latter graded XF-S 95. This is the only mint example to 1¢ 1870 National Bank Note have been awarded the grade of XF-Superb 95 by the P.S.E., the highest grade awarded to any 1¢ 1870 National. There is also one used example graded XF-S 95.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2008, Sale 327, Lot 149

o 1870, 1¢ ultramarine (145), nearly perfectly centered with vibrant color and a neatly struck complementary red grid cancellation, Extremely Fine with attractive remarkable eye appeal. Scott value $25

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 323, Lot 334

1870, 1¢ ultramarine (145), exceptionally fresh, with a strong impression, bright paper and full original gum, lightly hinged, Very Fine. Scott price $700 Expertization: 1994 P.S.E. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Oct 2007, Sale 320, Lot 457