US Stamp Prices Scott 172: 1875 10c Thomas Jefferson Bank Note Special Printing. Page 1

10c Pale Brown, Special Printing (172). Without gum as issued, scissors-separated as usual but leaving full perforations on all sides, remarkably choice centering and wide margins for this difficult issue EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS THE FINEST EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL SPECIAL PRINTING IN EXISTENCE. A MAGNIFICENT STAMP. Our census of Scott 172 contains 36 copies that have been certified as genuine by The Philatelic Foundation. A majority of these have been scissors-separated into the perforations on at least one side. Of the eleven copies with full perforations, most have either pulled perforations or are not well-centered. Census No. 172-UNC-04. Ex Hetherington and Hinrichs. With 1957 and 2001 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 317

10c Pale Brown, Special Printing (172). Without gum as issued, scissors-separated perfs as usually found on this issue, bright color, choice centering VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL SPECIAL PRINTING. LESS THAN 40 ARE BELIEVED TO EXIST. Our recently updated census records for Scott 172 contain 36 certified examples. A majority of these have been scissors-separated into the perforations on at least one side. Of the eleven copies with full perforations, most have either pulled perforations or are not centered. Census No. 172-UNC-30. Ex “Country Gentleman”, Chapin and Hoffman. With 1973 and 2003 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2015, Sale 1092, Lot 1134

*    10¢ pale brown, 1875 Special Printing (Scott 172), remarkably well centered with rich color, without gum as issued, normal scissor-trimmed perforations, fresh and Very Fine (photo). $22,500 A PRISTINE EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE SPECIAL PRINTING, OF WHICH ONLY 35-40 EXAMPLES OF THE 10¢ CONTINENTAL SPECIAL PRINTING ARE BELIEVED TO EXIST. Expertization: 1973 & 2003 P.F. Certificates. Provenance: “Country Gentleman”, Chapin, Hoffman, “Liberty”.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 290

10c Pale Brown, Special Printing (172). Without gum as issued, deep rich color and detailed impression, intact perforations all around, well-centered EXTREMELY FINE. ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE 10-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING IN EXISTENCE. A BEAUTIFUL STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT. Our recently updated census records for Scott 172 contain 36 certified examples. A majority of these have been scissors-separated into the perforations on at least one side. Of the eleven copies with full perforations, most have either pulled perforations or are not centered. Only four qualify as having decent centering, one of which was offered in our 2012 sale of the David W. Gorham collection. Unpublished Census No. 172-UNC-31. With 1947 and 1989 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1057, Lot 755

United States 1875 Special Printing 1875 10c pale brown, unused without gum as issued, fresh color, better than average perforations with usual scissors separations, among the finer of the approximately 40 believed to have been issued, signed Colson, with 1948, 1969 and 2008 PFCs

Cherrystone Auctions, Jul 2013, Sale 201307, Lot 47

10c Pale Brown, Special Printing (172). Without gum as issued, deep rich color and detailed impression, intact perforations all around, beautiful centering EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS EASILY ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE 10-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING IN EXISTENCE. A PHENOMENAL STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT. Our recently updated census records for Scott 172 contain 36 certified examples. A majority of these have been scissors-separated into the perforations on at least one side. Of the eleven copies with full perforations, most have either pulled perforations or are not centered. Only four qualify as having decent centering, one of which was offered in our 2005 Rarities sale. Unpublished Census No. 172-UNC-02. Ex Engel and Golin. With 1953 A.P.S. certificate. With 1991 and 2004 P.F. certificates.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1036, Lot 119

1875 Special Printing, 10¢ pale brown (172), remarkably well centered with rich color, without gum as issued, normal scissor-trimmed perforations, fresh and Very Fine. Scott value $20,000 ONLY 35-40 EXAMPLES OF THE 10¢ CONTINENTAL SPECIAL PRINTING ARE BELIEVED TO EXIST. Expertization: 1973 & 2003 PF Certificates. Provenance: “Country Gentleman”, Chapin, Hoffman.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 210

United States 1875 Special Printing 1875 10c pale brown, unused without gum as issued, fresh color, better than average perforations with usual scissors separations, among the finer of the approximately 40 believed to have been issued, signed Colson, with 1948, 1969 and 2008 PFCs

Cherrystone Auctions, Feb 2011, Sale 201102, Lot 62

10c Pale Brown, Special Printing (172). Without gum as issued, usual scissors-separation but three-quarters of the perforations are intact, bright color, nearly perfect centering EXTREMELY FINE. ONE OF THE BEST-CENTERED EXAMPLES OF THE 10-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL SPECIAL PRINTING OF THE APPROXIMATELY 40 BELIEVED TO EXIST. Our recently updated census records for Scott 172 contain 36 certified examples. A majority of these have been scissors-separated into the perforations on at least one side. Of the eleven copies with full perforations, most have either pulled perforations or are not centered. This stamp has nearly complete perfs and is extremely well-centered. Unpublished Census No. 172-UNC-32. Ex Hansen. “W.H.C.” backstamp of Warren H. Colson. Pencil “RHW Co.” and small owner’s backstamp. With 1948, 1969 and 2008 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5586

10c Pale Brown, Special Printing (172). Without gum as issued, incredibly bright color, wide margins, scissors-separated as usual but leaving almost full intact perfs on three sides VERY FINE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL SPECIAL PRINTING. Our recently updated census records for Scott 172 contain 36 certified examples. A majority of these have been scissors-separated into the perforations on at least one side. Of the eleven copies with full perforations, most have either pulled perforations or are not centered. The example offered here should be considered highly desirable. Unpublished Census No. 172-UNC-36. With 1986 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 972, Lot 3173

10c Pale Brown, Special Printing (172). Without gum as issued, usual scissors-separation but three-quarters of the perforations are intact, bright color, nearly perfect centering EXTREMELY FINE. ONE OF THE BEST-CENTERED EXAMPLES OF THE 10-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL SPECIAL PRINTING OF THE APPROXIMATELY 40 BELIEVED TO EXIST. Our recently updated census records for Scott 172 contain 36 certified examples. A majority of these have been scissors-separated into the perforations on at least one side. Of the eleven copies with full perforations, most have either pulled perforations or are not centered. This stamp has nearly complete perfs and is extremely well-centered. Unpublished Census No. 172-UNC-32. “W.H.C.” backstamp of Warren H. Colson. Pencil “RHW Co.” and small owner’s backstamp. With 1948, 1969 and 2008 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 785

1875 Special Printing, 10¢ pale brown (172), handsome rich color and strong impression, scissor trimmed perfs as usual. Without gum as issued. Thin. Fine appearance. Scott price $21,000 ONE OF APPROXIMATELY 80 EXAMPLES KNOWN. Expertization: 2000 A.P.S. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2008, Sale 327, Lot 176