Cost of US Stamp Scott 158: 1873 3c George Washington Continental Bank Note. Page 3

3c Green (158). Mint N.H., choice centering with well-proportioned margins, wonderful depth of color, Extremely Fine, with photocopy of 1997 P.F. certificate for block, Scott Retail as hinged

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 1044, Lot 144

3c Green, With Grill (158e). Block of four, original gum, h.r. where few minor perf separations sensibly reinforced, rich color, clear grills, Fine, a rare block of four of the 3c with Continental J Grill, with 2006 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1420

1873, 3¢ green (Scott 158), o.g., never hinged, impeccably fresh and choice large margined example in pristine mint condition with fabulous color, Very Fine, with photocopy of 1986 P.F. certificate for a horizontal strip of 5, from which this stamp was taken, this being Pos. 4 of 5 from the strip. Scott $110 for hinged. Estimate price $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 128

U.S.; General Issues, 1873, 3¢ Green, #158. N.h., Grade 90 Extremely Fine, PSE (2012) cert. Scott Stamp Values $275 (o.g.). Estimate $300-400.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jan 2013, Sale 96, Lot 493

1873, 3¢ green (Scott 158), o.g., lightly hinged, handsome well margined example, with dazzling color, a very pretty stamp, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2010 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF-85. SMQ $175. Scott $110. Estimate $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 422

3c Green (Scott 158). Centered to top right and clearly showing significant plate crack at bottom, circle of wedges cancel, scarce and striking plate crack

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1733

3c Green (Scott 158). Intense shade on bright paper, massive margins, cork cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ $125.00 as 95, $425.00 as 98), only one has graded higher (at 98J) and three others share this grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 160

3c Green, With Grill (Scott 158e). Original gum, lightly hinged, clearly-defined grill, rich color, fresh and Fine, scarce, with 1993 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1033, Lot 4090

3c Green (Scott 158). Back of stamp with full offset which is centered better than the normal image on the front, cork cancel, couple small flaws including corner crease and tiny tears, Fine appearing and dramatic offset example, rarely found this complete or centered, with 2005 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3258

3c Green (Scott 158). Jumbo margins and precise centering, deep rich color on crisp paper, perfect strike of thin target cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ $125.00 as 95, $425.00 as 98), only one has graded higher and only three others share this grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3256

3c Green (Scott 158). Bold strike of blue Skull and Crossbones cancel of Chicago Ill., also perfect centering with wide margins and deep rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp with any cancel and immensely more desirable with the Skull and Crossbones cancel, with 1991, 2005 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3257

1873, 3¢ green (Scott 158), outstanding top quality example with boardwalk margins and scintillating color, an exemplary example of this stamp, o.g., previously hinged, Extremely Fine, 2007 P.F. certificate. Scott $110. Estimate price $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1069

3c Green (Scott 158). Enormous margins all around, deep rich color and detailed impression on crisp paper, neat strike of segmented cork cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, ex Twigg-Smith

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1027, Lot 68

3c Green, Double Impression (158j). Clear and dramatic doubling throughout the entire design, wide margins on three sides, quartered cork cancel struck at center still leaves entire design clearly visible VERY FINE AND CHOICE. THIS IS EASILY THE FINEST EXAMPLE OF THE 1873 3-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE ISSUE WITH A DOUBLE IMPRESSION. OUR CENSUS CONTAINS ONLY SEVEN EXAMPLES OF THIS GREAT RARITY, AND THIS IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE IN SOUND CONDITION WITH ACCEPTABLE MARGINS. 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. 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, illustrated below, 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. Ex Floyd. With 1978 and 2001 P.F. certificates.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1027, Lot 69

3c Green, Printed on Both Sides (158k). Impression on back inverted in relation to the one on the front and almost perfectly aligned, front of stamp with bright color nicely contrasted by purple target cancel, light diagonal crease VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 1873 3-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE. ONLY TWO OR THREE ARE KNOWN. THIS IS ONE OF THE GREAT RARITIES OF PRINTED-ON-BOTH-SIDES VARIETIES. 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. 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. All examples of this variety are reported to have weak impressions on back — this is reported to be the finest. A pair was offered in our 1967 Rarities sale, but was not photographed. A single was subsequently offered in the 1978 Kaufmann Gems sale, which might have been part of the pair (as might the example offered here). We are therefore unable to determine whether two or three copies exist. Aside from a single known example of the 2c 1887 Issue (Scott 213), the 3c is the only Bank Note denomination known with a printed on both sides variety. It is only found on the 1870 National Bank Note issue (Scott 147) and the 1873 Continental Bank Note issue (Scott 158, with secret mark). The 3c Grilled Bank Note issue is listed in Scott Catalogue as printed on both sides, but none has ever been seen, and Scott Catalogue does not have information on its listing in their reference files, so it should probably be delisted (Brookman references it). With 2005 P.F. certificate. Undercatalogued in Scott — the 3c 1869 Pictorial printed on both sides catalogues $55,000.00 and earlier Scott numbers of this variety also have high Scott Catalogue value.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1027, Lot 70