US Stamp Values Scott 189: 1879 15c Daniel Webster American Bank Note. Page 5

Scott #189, 15c Red orange, wonderfully well centered within large margins, deep intense color and impression, blue c.d.s. cancel, extremely fine; an uncommonly choice used example; 2010 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ price $160.00).

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2012, Sale 140, Lot 161

1879, 15¢ red orange (Scott 189), beautiful, pristine condition, vibrant color, choice, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine, 2006 PF Cert. Scott $675. Estimate price $750 – 1,000. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1416

1879, 15¢ red orange (Scott 189), sensational bottom sheet margin single with small bit of imprint at left, wonderful large margins and extremely intense color, o.g., lightly hinged, Extremely Fine. Scott $200. Estimate value $200 – 300. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1417

1879, 15¢ red orange (Scott 189), attractive bottom plate no. 31 single, radiant rich color and sharp clear impression, a beauty, o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine, 1996 P.F. certificate. Scott $200. Estimate price $150 – 200. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1418

15c Red Orange (189). Top imprint and plate no. 31 block of fourteen, twelve stamps Mint N.H., pos. 10 and 11 lightly hinged, vibrant color as fresh as the day it was printed, few natural inclusions VERY FINE-EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL PLATE BLOCK OF FOURTEEN OF THE 15-CENT 1879 AMERICAN BANK NOTE PRINTING. Scott Retail as hinged plate block and two Mint N.H. singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1025, Lot 174

15c Red Orange (189). Block of four, original gum, bottom left stamp Mint N.H., top stamps tiny h.r., brilliant color as fresh as the day it was printed, Very Fine and choice, Scott Retail as singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 412

15c Red Orange (189). Block of eight with top imprint selvage, original gum, h.r., vibrant color, left vertical pair separated and reattached, otherwise Fine, Scott Retail as block of four and two pairs

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 414

15c Red Orange (189). Block of six, original gum, few small h.r., radiant color, Very Fine and attractive block, Scott Retail as block of four and pair

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 413

15c Red Orange (189). Top imprint and plate no. 31 strip of seven, original gum, stamps lightly hinged, small h.r. in selvage, natural s.e. at right, some double perfs at top, few trivial natural inclusions, Fine, Scott Retail as three pairs and a single

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 415

15c Red Orange (Scott 189). Mint N.H., exceptionally choice centering, fresh and bright, Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90, SMQ $2,700.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 518

15c Red Orange (Scott 189). Original gum, brilliant fresh color, choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 1990 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF 90, SMQ price $450.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2011, Sale 1017, Lot 587

15c Red Orange (Scott 189). Original gum, barely hinged, vivid color on bright paper, balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 1992 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1013, Lot 290

o 1879, 15¢ red orange (189), precisely centered, extra large margins, strong color on bright paper, sharp bold strike of New York registry oval cancel, choice and Extremely Fine, a striking gem. Scott price $28

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2011, Sale 338, Lot 1843

o U.S.; General Issues, 1879, 15¢ red orange, #189. New York cancel, beautiful copy, Extremely Fine. Scott $27. Estimate price $40.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 89, Lot 203

() U.S.; General Issues, 1879, 15¢ red orange, #189. Regummed, sound, fresh, Very Fine overall. Scott $100. Estimate $40.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 89, Lot 202