US Stamp Values Scott 160: 1873 7c Edwin M. Stanton Continental Bank Note. Page 3

1873, 7¢ orange vermilion (160), without gum, bold rich shade, a pleasing example with large margins, Very Fine. Scott $400. Estimate value $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3273

1873, 7¢ orange vermilion (160), o.g., previously hinged, remarkably fresh and choice top quality example with huge margins and breathtaking rich color, absolutely stunning, Extremely Fine, 1986 and 2000 P.F. certificates. Scott $1,150. Estimate price $1,500 – 2,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3272

1873, 7¢ orange vermilion (160), disturbed o.g., gleaming fresh example, with robust color and detailed impression, Fine, 1990 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,150. Estimate value $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 1058

7c Orange Vermilion (Scott 160). Original gum, intense color, essentially perfect centering with huge margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN OUTSTANDING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1873 7-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE PRINTING. A BEAUTIFUL STAMP. Ex Golin. With 1991 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 1044, Lot 146

7c Orange Vermilion (Scott 160). Original gum, lightly hinged, radiant color, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, a pretty stamp, with 1999 and 2006 P.F. certificates (XF 90)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1422

1873, 7¢ orange vermilion (Scott 160), o.g., lightly hinged, breathtaking bold rich color, a flawless example of this stamp, Fine, 1983 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,150. Estimate $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 130

7c Orange Vermillion, Plate Proof on India (Scott 160P3). Top imprint and plate no. 22 block of fourteen, large margins, bright color, Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1156

7c Orange Vermilion (Scott 160). Vivid color, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, unobtrusive cork cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98, SMQ value $1,700.00), only two have graded higher (both offered in our Kirke sale) and none share this grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 161

7c Orange Vermilion (160). Mathematically perfect centering with Jumbo margins, vivid color on fresh paper, neat part strike of New York Foreign Mail Geometric cancel (Weiss Ty. ST-8P6), long and full perforations A SPECTACULAR EXAMPLE OF THE 1873 7-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE WHICH HAS ACHIEVED THE ULTIMATE GRADE OF GEM 100 JUMBO. A STUNNING STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT. With 2001 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ price $1,700.00 as 98). This is the only example to achieve this grade and is the only Continental Bank Note Company issue in any denomination and any condition to achieve this grade. Of all the Bank Note stamps issued by all three companies, only six (five different Scott Nos.) used stamps between Scott 134 and 218 have achieved this highest of grades.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3261

7c Orange Vermilion (Scott 160). Jumbo margins and essentially perfect centering, incredible depth of color on fresh paper, socked-on-th-nose blue target cancel beautifully complements the rich shade EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A DAZZLING JUMBO MARGINED EXAMPLE OF THE 1873 7-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE. THIS BEAUTIFUL STAMP HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. With 1988, 1989 and 2006 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo). With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo, SMQ price $1,700.00 as 98, unpriced in higher grade). This is the only example to achieve this lofty grade and the 100 Jumbo offered in the previous lot is the only stamp that has been graded higher.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3262

7c Orange Vermilion (Scott 160). Brilliant color, long and full perforations all around, well-struck New York Foreign Mail 8-point star cancel (Weiss Type ST-8P3), the cancel beautifully frames Stanton’s face, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a gorgeous stamp

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1027, Lot 72

() 1873, 7¢ orange vermilion (160), exceptionally fresh and mathematically centered with brilliant color, unused without gum, a remarkable, Extremely Fine to Superb Gem. Scott value $400 Expertization: 2001 PF Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 346, Lot 725

1873, 7¢ orange vermilion (160), a virtually perfectly centered, exceptionally tall copy with deep, truly vibrant color and full, lightly hinged original gum; a fresh and choice, Extremely Fine Jumbo. Scott price $1,150 GIVEN THIS STAMP’S WONDERFUL CENTERING AND INCREDIBLY DEEP COLOR, IT IS UNDOUBTEDLY ONE OF THE FINEST MINT 7¢ CONTINENTALS EXTANT. Expertization: 1997 & 2004 PF Certificates. Provenance: Higgins, Mann.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 199

United States 1870-73 Banknote Issues 1873 7c orange vermilion, bright color, unused with small part disturbed original gum, few gum soaked perfs, otherwise fine, with 2006 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Sep 2012, Sale 201209, Lot 64

1873, 7¢ orange vermilion (Scott 160), vibrant illuminating color on stark bright white (Special Printing-ish) paper, plate number captured partially in top margin, scissor-separated (as were most Special Printings), unused, no gum, Fine to Very Fine, 1992 & 2001APS certificates as a #171 Special Printing, alternatively 1980, 2001 & 2011 PF certificates stating that it is a #160. Estimate price $500 – 750 We strongly believe that this stamp possesses many if not all of the attributes to attest to it being a Banknote Special printing, please examine and make your own conclusion . (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1395