US Stamps Price Scott 147: 1870 3c George Washington Bank Note Without Grill. Page 2

3c Green (Scott 147). Original gum, lightly hinged, outstanding centering, rich color, Extremely Fine, an extremely difficult stamp to find unused in the higher grades, with 1988 P.F. (for block) and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90, SMQ value $650.00), this is the highest grade awarded and is shared by only three others, SMQ does not even price this issue above the grade of 90

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 1044, Lot 133

3c Green (Scott 147). Original gum, barely hinged, attractive color and centering, Extremely Fine, with 2003 P.F. and 1997 and 2007 P.S.E. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1407

Scott #147, 3c Green, cancelled by a full centrally struck arrow through heart fancy cancel of Waterbury, Ct. (Rohloff J5), stamp with small diagonal crease ending in a small tear at top left, very fine strike; 1999 and 2012 PF certificates.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 142, Lot 216

3c Green (Scott 147). Deep rich color, wide and balanced margins, well-struck Circle of Hearts cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $170.00), only one stamp has graded higher (at 98) and only three others share this grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3234

1870, 3¢ green (Scott 147), impressive multiple, with wonderfully rich color, natural straight edge along right 2 stamps, block of 10, without gum, 4 stamps with small part o.g., Fine to Very Fine. Scott $800 as singles. Estimate value $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1062

3c Green (Scott 147). Deep rich color, wide and balanced margins, well-struck quartered cork cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, for some reason the 3c National is much rarer with wide margins than the Continental and American issues, ex Dauer, with 2000 and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90, SMQ price $42.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1027, Lot 52

3c Green, Printed on Both Sides (147a). Back of stamp printed inverted in relation to the front and with strong impression showing part of four stamps, front of stamp slightly dry print and with light strike of cork cancel, single pulled perf at right VERY FINE. THIS IS THE FINEST OF THE THREE RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THE 1870 3-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE ISSUE WITH THE DESIGN PRINTED ON BOTH SIDES. ONE OF THE GREAT RARITIES OF THE BANK NOTE ISSUES. Engraved stamps printed on both sides usually have a poor impression on one side and a second, complete impression on the other. They probably occurred when a sheet was printed without proper moistening, which prevented the paper from picking up the ink in the recessed lines of the engraved plate. The lower impressions on the back of this stamp are dry prints. If the sheet was turned 180 degrees before being put on the press a second time, the two impressions will be inverted in relation to each other. Our list of printed-on-both-sides stamps is included as an appendix to this catalogue. The 3c Grilled Bank Note issue (Scott 136) is listed in Scott Catalogue as printed on both sides, but none has ever been seen, the Scott Catalogue editors do not have information on the 136b in their reference files, so it should probably be delisted. Our records contain only three examples of the ungrilled rarity, illustrated below at available at our website at http://siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/147a/147a.pdf . The quality of the impression on back is superior on the example offered here. Ex Braus. With 1983 and 2004 P.F. certificates. This is undercatalogued in relation to most other printed on both sides varieties with similar populations.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1027, Lot 53

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. Our list of double impressions is included as an appendix to this catalogue. 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 and is also illustrated below. 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 — acquired by the owner in our Lake Shore sale — is the only copy to have appeared at auction in several decades. Ex Braus and Lake Shore. With 1983 and 2009 P.F. certificates.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1027, Lot 54

1870, 3¢ green (147), a lovely, nicely centered left sheet margin single with brilliant color, bright paper and never hinged original gum; fresh and choice Very Fine. Scott $225 for hinged Expertization: 1998 PSE (strip of 3) and 2006 PF Certificates. Provenance: Beckley.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 187

3c Green (Scott 147). Original gum, lightly hinged, bright shade, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1994 P.F. and 2012 P.S.E. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1026, Lot 1293

3c Green (Scott 147). Horizontal pair, tied by Hiogo quartered cork cancels on blue folded cover from Hiogo, Japan to Shanghai, China, endorsed “Per Oregonean” at upper left, with blue “Shanghae Local Post JU 3, 1872” backstamp, few natural bleach age spots VERY FINE. A RARE 6-CENT INTERCONSULAR RATE COVER FROM HIOGO TO SHANGHAI. This cover was carried on the PMSS Oregonean branch-line steamer from Hiogo to Shanghai. The cork cancels were applied at Hiogo

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1025, Lot 163

3c Green (147). Strip of four with plate no. 29 and part imprint at bottom, slightly disturbed original gum, h.r., rich color, few perf separations, otherwise Very Fine, Scott Retail as two pairs with no premium for the selvage

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 351

3c Green (147). Block of ten with natural s.e. at right, part disturbed original gum, h.r., four stamps with virtually no gum, rich color, few minor perf separations sensibly reinforced, Fine-Very Fine, the largest recorded unused multiple is a block of 14, Scott Retail as two blocks of four and pair

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 352

o 1870, 3¢ green, double impression (147b), strong and clear double impression with second impression shifted significantly to the left, well centered with large margins, bright and fresh, blue target cancel, partly broken crease at top, Very Fine appearing. Scott value $40,000 ONE OF ONLY FIVE OR SIX RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THIS DOUBLE IMPRESSION. Expertization: 2012 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 263

U.S.; General Issues, 1870, 3¢ Green, #147. L.h., Choice Very Fine, PF (2011) cert. Scott $225. Estimate price $170-200.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2012, Sale 92, Lot 960