Price of US Stamps Scott 147: 1870 3c George Washington Bank Note Without Grill. Page 1

USA (Scott 147) 1872 WASHINGTON BANKNOTE 3¢ GREEN, FANCY ‘SMILING SUN FACE’ CANCEL Fine strip of 3 on piece, tied to piece by two XF strikes of rare ST. LOUIS, MO, ‘Smiling Sun Face’ cancel (Cole JO-94). Very scarce fancy cancel, as this particular sun face was known used for only about a month in 1872. Ex-Elizabeth Nettles.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 303

3c Green, Double Impression (147b). Clear double impression with second impression shifted significantly, bright color, neat strike of target cancel leaves design clearly visible, older certificate notes tiny pinhole at center, most recent certificate notes small surface scuff below the chin and tiny tear at right FINE APPEARANCE. THIS IS ONE OF ONLY FIVE CONFIRMED EXAMPLES OF THIS DOUBLE IMPRESSION VARIETY RECORDED IN OUR CENSUS. THIS IS ALSO THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO HAVE APPEARED ON THE MARKET IN THE PAST 20 YEARS. Most double impressions occur when the first impression is made and found to be inadequate. The paper is then put in the press a second time, when it receives the heavier impression. It is a common misconception that the weaker impression is the second one. Our census of Scott 147b is available at our website at http://siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/147b/147b.pdf. We record five certified examples (one with a control cancel) plus one uncertified on a cover which needs to be examined for authenticity. The example offered here is the only copy to appear at auction in several decades. Ex Braus, Lake Shore and Natalee Grace. With 1983 and 2009 P.F. certificates.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2015, Sale 1106, Lot 3123

1870, 3¢ green (Scott 147), o.g., hinged, premium quality example of this elusive and often mis identified stamp, with mouthwatering rich color and finely detailed impression, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 1998 and 2015 P.S.E. certificates. Scott $225. Estimate $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2629

1870, 3¢ green (Scott 147), o.g., lightly hinged, choice example of this difficult and often misidentified 3 cent National Bank Note company printing; a beautiful stamp with fabulous rich color, Very Fine, 1992 and 2004 P.F. certificates. Scott $225. Estimate $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2630

1870, 3¢ green (Scott 147), extremely light black cancellation at bottom right, among the nicest examples we have ever had the pleasure to offer at public auction; beautifully centered amid extra large margins and breathtaking rich color; a common stamp is a condition rarely seen deserving placement in a collection of distinction, Extremely Fine to Superb, 2014 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 95. Scott Stamp Values $275 in the grade of XF-Sup-95. Scott $2. Estimate value $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2631

1870, 3¢ green. Complete strike of fancy Pig cancel of Corry, Pa. natural s.e. at left, a Very Fine and choice strike, with 2014 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 147; Estimate price $100 – 150.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2152

o 1870, 3¢ green, double impression (147b), clearly showing a second full impression of plate “No. 29” and a small part of the lower design; this second partial impression is shifted up about 5mm and to the left 3mm. Fine. Scott price $30,000 THIS PARTIAL DOUBLE IMPRESSION IS BY FAR THE MOST DRAMATIC OF ANY OF THE FIVE CERTIFIED EXAMPLES. Expertization: 1988 P.F. Certificate. This stamp is the only recorded Bank Note double impression showing a plate number. The certificate states it is a genuine 147b showing a partial double impression that includes plate “No. 29” in the design. This double impression of the marginal markings is similar to the Official 3¢ Treasury stamp with imprint doubled in the design that was offered in the Markovits sale, MBI sale 273, Feb 2004 (lot 3179).

Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2015, Sale 351, Lot 120

o 1870, 3¢ green, printed on both sides, reverse inverted (147a), light but distinct impression on reverse in an inverted orientation to the front. Black grid cancel on the front. Light crease and 4mm closed tear upper right. Fine appearance. Scott price $17,500 ONLY 5 OR 6 OF ANY OF THE 3¢ BANK NOTES ARE KNOWN WITH IMPRESSIONS ON BOTH SIDES. THIS IS ONE OF TWO FEATURING A VIRTUALLY COMPLETE IMPRESSION ON REVERSE. The only denomination of the Bank Notes known with printing on both sides are the 3¢ values: the National, with three recorded and the Continental, of which we are aware of only two, one of which is offered in this sale in lot 124. We have never seen the 3¢ grilled printed on both sides listed in Scott.

Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2015, Sale 351, Lot 119

3c Green (147). Mint N.H., bright shade, choice centering with wide and balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, the 3c 1870 National is extremely difficult to find in such pristine Mint N.H. condition (as opposed to its 1873 Continental counterpart, which is much more readily available), ex Whitman, with 1987 and 1996 P.F. certificates, Scott Retail as hinged

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2015, Sale 1092, Lot 1120

3c Green (147). Mint N.H., partial imprint in bottom selvage, rich color, Very Fine, with 2013 P.F. certificate (VF 80), Scott Retail as hinged

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1090, Lot 1313

Scott 147, 1870 3c Green,fancy “FLY” cancel, Very Fine 

H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1207

1870, 3¢ green (Scott 147), o.g., lightly hinged, nicely centered with glowing rich color, an extremely handsome example of this ridiculously undervalued stamp, Very Fine, 1994 P.F. and 2012 P.S.E. certificates. Scott $225. Estimate price $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 279

3c Green (Scott 147). Original gum, barely hinged, radiant color, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1143

3c Green (Scott 147). Bright color, beautiful strike of magenta circle of rays cancel perfectly frames Washington’s face, Extremely Fine strike and a pretty stamp

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 363

1870, 3¢ green (147), block of 4, incredibly fresh multiple with finely detailed impression, flawless quality, Fine. Scott $1,250. Estimate $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2013, Sale 640, Lot 154