US Stamp Price Scott 184: 1879 3c George Washington American Bank Note. Page 1

USA (Scott 184) 1879 WASHINGTON BANKNOTE 3¢ GREEN (TOP PLATE) Top margin plate block of 14 (plate #347), recently broken from sheet. Stamps all fresh, MINT never hinged, hinged in selvage only. Fine. Cat price $1900.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 1276

1879, 3¢ green (Scott 184), top margin single with part imprint, o.g., never hinged, a marvelous mint stamp in a quality rarely seen on this issue; simply magnificent TOP QUALITY stamp featuring bold prooflike color and boardwalk margins all around; a true condition rarity that would enhance any great collection, Extremely Fine, 2015 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $330. Estimate value $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2665

3c Green (184). Block of six, bottom three stamps Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail as singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 329

3c Green (184). Bottom imprint and plate no. 347 block of 14 with natural s.e. and part arrow at right, small hinge sliver at right, other 12 stamps including entire plate block Mint N.H., rich color, choice centering VERY FINE-EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL PLATE BLOCK OF FOURTEEN OF THE 1879 3-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE, WITH THE PLATE BLOCK IN MINT NEVER-HINGED CONDITION. With 1992 P.F. certificate stating it “is genuine”. Scott Retail as singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 330

o 1879, 3¢ green, double impression (184b), dramatic complete doubling of the top portion of design. Bullseye cancel fortuitously placed to leave the variety completely visible. Closed tear and a small corner crease. Fine appearance. Scott price $5,000 ONE OF ONLY 3 EXAMPLES OF THE 3¢ AMERICAN DOUBLE IMPRESSION CERTIFIED BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION, PLUS THERE IS ONE NON-CERTIFIED EXAMPLE. Expertization: 2007 P.F. Certificate. The non certified copy was sold in a 1988 Robert A. Siegel rarity sale.

Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2015, Sale 351, Lot 133

1879, 3¢ green (Scott 184), o.g., never hinged, absolutely stunning top quality example of this tough 1879 American Bank Note Company issue, featuring BOLD rich color, oversized margins and full unblemished gum, a great stamp, Extremely Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $330. Estimate $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2014, Sale 661, Lot 159

3c Green (184). Bottom imprint and plate no. 310 block of 20, comprising the two bottom rows of the pane with selvage at left, original gum, plate block lightly hinged, four stamps outside the plate block Mint N.H., deep rich color, Fine-Very Fine, a rare large format plate block, this is the largest we have offered since a complete pane in 2001, Scott Retail as hinged plate block, four Mint N.H. singles and two hinged singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3447

1879, 3¢ green, imperf between stamp and sheet margin (Scott 184 var.), vertical pair (rejoined), unused without gum, caused by a fold-over prior to perforating and also resulting in a huge top margin and freak perfs in the selvage of the bottom stamp, Very Fine, a one-of-a-kind showpiece for the Bank Note specialist. Estimate price $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2014, Sale 655, Lot 291

1879, 3¢ green (Scott 184), o.g., very lightly hinged, wonderfully fresh and choice wide margined example with delightful color, Extremely Fine, 2006 P.F. certificate graded XF-90. Scott $90. Estimate price $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 653, Lot 2129

1879, 3¢ green (Scott 184), o.g., lightly hinged, outstanding showpiece of unparalleled quality, a massive JUMBO margined example with captivating rich color, an unbelievable stamp, Extremely Fine, 2006 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-90J, 1 of 2 examples attaining this impressive grade, with only 4 others grading higher, according to PSE’s population report. SMQ $185 for a normal “XF-90”. Scott $90. Estimate price $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 307

o    3¢ green (Scott 184), cancelled by a clear strike of a Skull and Crossbones in Circle fancy cancel, fresh and Fine (photo). Estimate 300 – 400 Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 297

3c Green (Scott 184). Mint N.H., beautiful bright color and crisp impression, post-office fresh, Very Fine and choice, with copy of 1987 P.F. certificate for block

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2014, Sale 1068, Lot 156

3c Green (Scott 184). Massive Jumbo margins, bold oval duplex cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a stamp of truly huge proportions, with 1990 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1171

Scott #184, 3c Green, a stunning used jumbo single, being mathematically centered within enormously large margins, bright fresh color, central propeller cancel, an extremely fine and incredibly large-margined gem; 2013 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $425.00 for 98).

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 146, Lot 277

Scott #184, 3c Green, attractive and well centered single tied to unusual nearly allover front advertising cover for “Charley Shay’s Monster Quincuplexal,” a type of circus, stamp tied by “New York/Jan 18” duplex, to Bridgeton, N.J., very fine; a choice and unusual circus cover; 2013 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 146, Lot 278