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Scott #158e, 3c Green, with “J” grill, an attractive and fresh mint example of this scarce experimental grill, well centered, deep luxuriant color, grill impression only slightly punctures the paper at points which is a characteristic of genuine examples, full o.g., l.h., very fine; these grills, even on this 3c value, are decidedly rare, much more so than the National Bank Note Co. grills; 1994 and 2014 PF certificates. Spink Shreves Galleries, May 2014, Sale 148, Lot 175 |
US$375.00 |
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1873, 3¢ green (Scott 158), top margin single with imprint, o.g., lightly hinged, absolutely gorgeous top quality example, fantastic rich color and razor sharp impression, Extremely Fine, with photocopy of 1988 P.F. certificate for strip of five, from which this stamp was taken, this being position 4 from the strip. Scott $110. Estimate price $200 – 300. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 298 |
US$150.00 |
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1873, 3¢ green (Scott 158), perfectly struck purple Maltese Cross cancellation, awesome example with an unbelievable postmark, a stamp of unparalleled beauty, Fine, 2012 P.F. certificate. Scott $1. Estimate price $100 – 150. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 300 |
US$130.00 |
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* 3¢ green (Scott 158), beautifully centered within large margins, incredibly fresh, original gum lightly hinged, an Extremely Fine gem (photo). $110 Expertization: 2001 P.F. Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 272 |
US$425.00 |
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3c Green (158). Mint N.H., attractively centered, rich color, Very Fine, Scott Retail as hinged Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2014, Sale 1068, Lot 148 |
US$150.00 |
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3c Green, Double Impression (158j). Clear and dramatic doubling throughout the entire design, natural s.e. at left, blue quartered cork and trace of matching circular datestamp, certificates note “color of the stamp changed to blue at right” FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 1873 3-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE ISSUE WITH A DOUBLE IMPRESSION. OUR CENSUS CONTAINS ONLY SEVEN EXAMPLES OF THIS GREAT RARITY. 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. In many double impressions the alignment between the two impressions is only slightly off, which can cause a blurring effect. In the example offered here there is a clear separation between both impressions. Our census of Scott 158j, available at http://www.siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/158j/158j.pdf , records only seven examples of this rarity. Of the seven, one has a previous certificate as genuine and another as a kiss print (both as sound), but we consider it to be genuine since the P.F. has clarified their standards since that most recent certificate was issued. Census No. 158j-CAN-04. Ex Sheriff. With 1972 and 1992 P.F. certificates. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1159 |
US$5,250.00 |
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3c Green (Scott 158). Well-centered, cancelled by clear strike of “Used Up” fancy cancel of Traverse City Mich., tiny edge tears and creases do not detract from its Very Fine appearance, a rare cancel, with 2001 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1158 |
US$100.00 |
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3c Green (Scott 158). Intense shade on bright paper, absolutely massive margins and perfect centering, cancelled by clear strike of “3” in double-circle and rim of circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, one could sort through tens of thousands of copies of this common issue without finding this stamp’s equal, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $425.00 as 98, unpriced in any higher grade), this is one of only two used examples to achieve this grade Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1157 |
US$1,600.00 |
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Scott #158, 3c Green, well centered single, lightly cancelled on impressive blue illustrated cover with large illustration covering most of the front for Joshua J. Laning Boots and Shoes, etc., “Trenton/N.J./May 2” c.d.s., to Langhorne, Va., fresh and very fine; 2013 PF certificate. Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 146, Lot 270 |
US$140.00 |
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Scott #158, 3c Green, tied to ornate corner-card cover of the City of Chicago, General Superintendent of Police with city seal, stamp tied by blue “Chicago/Ill./ Apr 15” duplex with bold checker board grid killer, one of Chicago’s distinctive cancels used in this period, posted to San Francisco, carrier transit on the reverse, very fine cover. Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 146, Lot 271 |
US$100.00 |
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3c Green, With Grill (Scott 158e). Original gum, lightly hinged, clear grill, bright color, Very Fine, ex Geisler, with 1994 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3600 |
US$300.00 |
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3c Green (Scott 158). Jumbo margins, bright shade, long and full perforations, Extremely Fine Gem, a stamp of gargantuan dimensions, ex Dr. Morris and Dr. Hinrichs, with 1989 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3599 |
US$100.00 |
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3c Green, Plate Proof on India (Scott 158P3). Top left imprint, plate no. 170 and half arrow block of 14 on original card backing, beautiful intense color, Extremely Fine, with 1973 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3234 |
US$950.00 |
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3c Green, With Grill (Scott 158e). Original gum, strongly impressed grill which causes a tiny pinhole not noted on accompanying certificate, rich color, Very Fine appearance, with 2001 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1057, Lot 738 |
US$250.00 |
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United States 1870-73 Banknote Issues 1873 3c green, never hinged, well centered with even margins, fresh color, with 1992 and 1994 PFCs, and graded “XF 90” 2005 PSE cert., ex-Beckley (SMQ price $300 for hinged) Cherrystone Auctions, Jul 2013, Sale 201307, Lot 46 |
US$700.00 |