US Stamp Price Scott 15: 1855 10c George Washington. Page 6

10c Dark Green, Ty. III (Scott 15). Large to huge margins, including part of adjoining stamps at bottom and right, intense color, bold grid cancel at right edge leaving the vignette clearly visible, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, with 2012 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1207

1855, 10¢ green, type III (Scott 15), light black town cancellation, desirable copy, nice big margins and vivid color, a very pleasing example, Very Fine, 1986 P.F. certificate. Scott $160. Estimate value $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 16

o U.S.; General Issues, 1855, 10¢ Green, Type III, Pair, #15. Black and red cancels, margins around, Very Fine, PSAG (2012) cert. Scott $375. Estimate price $150-200.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jan 2013, Sale 96, Lot 414

o U.S.; General Issues, 1855, 10¢ Green, Type III, #15. Used, 4 large margins, lovely copy, Extremely Fine. Scott $160. Estimate price $150-180.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jan 2013, Sale 96, Lot 413

o U.S.; General Issues, 1855, 10¢ Green, Type III, #15. Used, 4 large margins, Grade 90 Extremely Fine, PSAG (2012) cert. Scott Stamp Values $310. Estimate price $150-200.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jan 2013, Sale 96, Lot 412

1855, 10¢ green, type III (Scott 15), neatly struck black grid cancellation, choice copy with extremely intense color and sharp clear impression, Very Fine. Scott $170. Estimate price $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 369

10c Green, Ty. III (Scott 15). Disturbed part original gum, three large to huge margins, ample at top, wonderful deep rich color and sharp impression, light horizontal crease, otherwise Very Fine, with 1983 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1439

10c Green, Ty. III (Scott 15). Large margins, rich color nicely complemented by dark red grid cancel, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, SMQ value $425.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1441

10c Green, Ty. III (Scott 15). Huge margins all around, bright shade, smeared strike of circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98, SMQ price $1,300.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1440

10c Green, Ty. III (15). Huge margins including portion of the adjoining stamp at top and sheet margin at left, deep rich color, face-free strike of town cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN EXCEPTIONALLY BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1855 10-CENT TYPE III. THIS STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE PERFECT GRADE OF GEM 100 BY P.S.E. The 10c Type III is defined by its incomplete bottom plumes and breaks in the circles at top. While the subjects on the 10c Plate 1 were spaced further apart than on other plates from the 1851-57 Issues, finding a true Gem 100 grade is still exceedingly difficult. There are no other used 100’s recorded in the P.S.E. Population Report even for the Type II (Scott 14) which is of approximately equal availability to the Type III. With 2003 and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ value $1,300.00 as 98). Only two other used Type III’s share this grade (both offered in our recent Kirke sale).

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 38

Scott #15, 10c Green, Ty. III, choice used single, large margins all around and just part of the adjacent frameline at left, strong rich color and a crisp impression on fresh paper, neat New Orleans c.d.s. cancel, extremely fine; 2012 PSE certificate (XF-Sup 95; SMQ $725.00).

Spink Shreves Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 141, Lot 31

10c Green, Ty. III (Scott 15). Huge and balanced margins, rich color on bright paper, bold strike of large Boston “Paid” grid cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2003 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ price $725.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1033, Lot 4012

10c Green, Ty. III (15). Colossal margins capturing portions of the adjoining stamps on three sides, incredible depth of color on fresh paper, neat grid cancels EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS SPECTACULAR USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1855 10-CENT TYPE III HAS ACHIEVED THE PERFECT GRADE OF GEM 100. A TRULY SUPERB STAMP IN ALL RESPECTS. The 10c Type III is defined by its incomplete bottom plumes and breaks in the circles at top. While the subjects on the 10c Plate 1 were spaced further apart than on other plates from the 1851-57 Issues, finding a true Gem 100 grade is still exceedingly difficult. There are no other used 100’s recorded in the P.S.E. Population Report even for the Type II (Scott 14) which is of approximately equal availability to the Type III. With 2010 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $1,300.00 as 98). Only two other used Type III’s share this grade (including the stamp offered in lot 3050) and none has graded higher

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3049

10c Yellowish Green, Ty. III (Scott 15). Horizontal pair, Jumbo margins including portions of adjoining stamps at top, rich color, New Orleans datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb pair, with 1985, 2003 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, pairs unpriced in SMQ), this is the highest grade awarded and sole example to achieve this grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3052

10c Yellow Green, Ty. III (15). Huge even margins including portion of the adjoining stamp at right, deep rich color, town cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN EXCEPTIONALLY BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1855 10-CENT TYPE III. THIS STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE PERFECT GRADE OF GEM 100 BY P.S.E. The 10c Type III is defined by its incomplete bottom plumes and breaks in the circles at top. While the subjects on the 10c Plate 1 were spaced further apart than on other plates from the 1851-57 Issues, finding a true Gem 100 grade is still exceedingly difficult. There are no other used 100’s recorded in the P.S.E. Population Report even for the Type II (Scott 14) which is of approximately equal availability to the Type III. With 2002 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ price $1,300.00 as 98). Only two other used Type III’s share this grade (including the stamp offered in lot 3049) and none has graded higher

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3050