US Stamp Prices Scott 16: 1855 10c George Washington. Page 4

Scott #16, 10c Green, Ty. IV, pos. 76L1, recut at bottom, an especially handsome used example, possessing exceedingly large margins all around, strong rich color and a crisp impression, neat c.d.s. cancel, extremely fine; 1986 PF certificate and a 2010 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $3,600.00).

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 146, Lot 167

Scott #16, 10c Green, Ty. IV, pos. 65L1, recut at top, used, four large balanced margins, bright color, excellent impression clearly showing the recut, attractive light red cancel, very fine and handsome; 2000 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 146, Lot 168

1855, 10¢ green, type IV (16), light black cancellation, exceptionally fresh and attractive example of this tough stamp, recut at bottom, with vivid color, a flawless high quality stamp, Very Fine. Scott $1,750. Estimate price $750 – 1,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2013, Sale 640, Lot 52

10c Green, Ty. IV (Scott 16). Position 54L1, recut at bottom, large margins to clear, deep rich color, bold grid cancel, light vertical crease at right, Fine appearance

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3395

10c Green, Ty. IV (Scott 16). Position 65L1, recut at top, appears unused (no gum), ample to large margins, some faults incl. small thins, Very Fine appearance, extremely rare in unused condition

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3394

10c Green, Ty. IV (16). Position 86L1, recut at top, original gum which covers approximately half the stamp, described as “small part original gum” on accompanying certificates, large margins to just touched at top right ornament, rich color, tiny thin at top FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 1855 10-CENT TYPE IV WITH PART ORIGINAL GUM. ONE OF THE RAREST OF ALL CLASSIC UNITED STATES UNUSED STAMPS. As an indication of rarity, we have offered only nine unused copies (four without gum, five with gum) in all of our Rarities sales and in the last 14 years of auctions. Apart from the recent Frelinghuysen sale, the last time we offered an example with original gum was in our 1999 Golin sale. With 1988 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates. Scott Retail as no gum $15,000.00. Scott Retail as with gum

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1057, Lot 569

1855, 10¢ green, type IV (16), position 74L – showing clear recut at top, light black face free cancellation, attractive stamp featuring an incredible depth of color, a well margined example; tiny trace of corner crease at lower right of little consequence, otherwise Very Fine, clear 1991 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,650. Estimate $750 – 1,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 1011

1855, 10¢ green, type IV (16), neat manuscript cancellation, excellent large margined type IV stamp, recut at top, with radiant rich color; faintly visible vertical crease, otherwise Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $875. Estimate $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3132

1855, 10¢ green, type IV (16), position 76L1 – recut at bottom, light red and black cancellations, bold prooflike color, lovely example of this tough stamp; filled thin spot at lower left, Fine appearance. Scott $1,750. Estimate price $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 353

10c Green, Ty. IV (Scott 16). Position 55L1, recut at bottom, full margins to clear at right, slightly clipped bottom right corner but well clear of design, “31 Oct.” Halloween-dated circular datestamp, Very Fine, with 1975 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 118

10c Green, Ty. IV (16). Position 55L1, recut at bottom, large to full margins, rich color on bright paper, light strike of magenta cancel EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL STAMP AND ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE WITH THE MAGENTA CANCELLATION. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ value $3,600.00 for normal cancel). Scott Retail with no premium for the magenta cancel (which is unlisted in Scott)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 117

16, 1855 10c Green, Type IV, ,pos. 64L1 and showing clear type characteristics, four close to large margins, ms. cancel, corner creases at top right and bottom right, Fine appearance (Scott $875)

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2013, Sale 3003, Lot 1050

United States 1851-57 Issue 1851 10c green, type IV, pos.86L1 (recut at top), full to large margins all around incl. parts of adjoining stamps at top and left, tied by black San Francisco (1857) cds, to FL addressed to Philadelphia, vertical filing fold affecting the stamp, which was removed and replaced, otherwise v.f. and attractive cover, with 2004 PSE cert.

Cherrystone Auctions, May 2013, Sale 201305, Lot 27

United States 1851-57 Issue 1851 10c green, type IV, pos.76L1 (recut at bottom), full to clear margins all around, tied by black straight line “Paid” hs to cover (part of backflap missing) addressed to California, with Dixfield, ME cds (Oct.3), some minor edge wear, fine example of this rare position on cover, with 2004 PSE cert. (catalogue value is without premium for recut)

Cherrystone Auctions, May 2013, Sale 201305, Lot 26

10c Green, Ty. IV (Scott 16). Position 3R1, recut at top, the misplaced relief position showing breaks in lines above each “X”, huge margins, rich color on bright paper, nicely complemented by blue circular datestamp at left which leaves entire design clearly visible EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE TYPE IV 10-CENT 1855 ISSUE FROM THE MISPLACED RELIEF POSITION — THE ONLY RECUT POSITION ON THE RIGHT PANE OF THE PLATE. The first 10c plate of 200 (left and right panes of 100) was laid down using a three-subject transfer roll with relief types A, B and C. The C Relief was used only for the bottom row (all Type I design). The A Relief (Type II design) was used to enter the entire second row, and the B Relief (Type III design) was used for the third row. This A/B alternating relief pattern was followed consistently for the fourth through ninth rows. The top row was entered with the A Relief, except for three positions: Positions 1 and 2 in the left pane, and Position 3 in the right pane. These misplaced reliefs” are B Reliefs, and Positions 1L and 2L are Type III designs, while Position 3R was recut (Type IV). Position 3R1, one of the three misplaced relief positions on the plate, is also one of eight recut (Type IV) positions and the only recut position on the entire right pane of the plate. With 1991 and 2006 P.F. certificates (XF 90)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1210