US Stamp Value Scott 2: 1847 10c George Washington. Page 37

United States 1847 Issue 1847 10c black, large margins all around, tied by blue Philadelphia cds on cover (with full original letter) to Nashville, Tenn., additional cds alongside, stamp with a scissors cut at top right margin, well away from the design, v.f.

Cherrystone Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 201210, Lot 11

United States 1847 Issue 1847 10c black, margins all around, beautiful color, tied by red “St. Louis, Mo. July 8 / 10” pmk, repeated at right, on FL used in 1850 to Philadelphia, minor tape reinforcements at bottom, fine and attractive cover

Cherrystone Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 201210, Lot 10

10c Black, Double Transfer Ty. C (Scott 2-C). Position 2R1, full even margins, intense shade and impression, neat strike of red grid cancel, Very Fine example of this scarce double transfer position, with 1982 P.F. certificate as on cover

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1033, Lot 4003

10c Black (Scott 2). Jumbo margins all around including sheet margin at right, proof-like impression on crisp paper, nicely contrasted by red grid cancel which leaves all the details of the engraving fully visible EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SPECTACULAR USED SHEET-MARGIN EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1847 ISSUE IN THE FINEST CONDITION ATTAINABLE. THIS BEAUTIFUL STAMP HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E., WHICH IS THE HIGHEST AWARDED. Ex Renne. With 1989, 2001 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ value $6,400.00 as 98). This is one of only three to achieve this grade, which is the highest awarded.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3009

o U.S.; General Issues, 1847, 10¢ black, #2. Pen cancel, 3 margin copy, Fine. Scott $650. Estimate price $200.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 95, Lot 161

1847, 10¢ black (Scott 2), flawless example with gorgeous rich color and razor sharp impression, a pretty piece, light red grid and beautiful matching red “New York, Dec. 28” town cancellations tying stamp to small piece, Very Fine. Scott $1,150. Estimate price $600 – 800.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 923

1847, 10¢ black (Scott 2), attractive 10c 1847, with bold rich color and four generous margins, a flawless choice stamp, manuscript penstoke cancellation, Very Fine, 2012 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $650. Estimate value $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 924

1847, 10¢ black, diagonal bisect (Scott 2a), impressive diagonal bisect used to pay 5c rate, a true rarity that is extremely undervalued, missing from even the most advanced collections, tied on small piece by red grid cancellation, Very Fine, 1972 and 2006 P.F. certificates. Scott $13,000. Estimate value $5,000 – 7,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 925

o 1847, 10¢ black (2), bright and fresh with ample to mostly huge margins and a light red grid cancel; minor, light manuscript markings on reverse, Extremely Fine to Superb and quite striking. Scott price $1,150

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 346, Lot 671

United States 1847 Issue 1847 10c black, margins all around, v.f., tied by faint blue cds on complete folded letter (interesting contents) used in 1849 from Philadelphia to Lowell, Mass, blue departure cds alongside, endorsed “Paid”, inside docketing indicating “per Blood’s dispatch”, with 1990 PSE cert. (“genuine usage of Pos.Scott 22R on cover”)

Cherrystone Auctions, Sep 2012, Sale 201209, Lot 13

o 1847, 10¢ black (2), large to oversize margins including wide sheet margin at right with deep, dark color and a neat blue grid cancel; insignificant tiny manuscript ink dot in margin at right, far away from the design; fresh and choice, Extremely Fine. Scott value $1,200 AN OUTSTANDING, EYE-CATCHING SHEET MARGIN SINGLE. Expertization: 1993 PSE and 2006 PF Certificates, the latter noting “manuscript ink mark in sheet margin at right”.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 7

() 1847, 10¢ black (2), large margins all around with a finely detailed impression, unused without gum, wonderfully fresh and Very Fine; quite rare in this premium condition. Scott value $15,000 A CHOICE UNUSED 10¢ 1847 WITH TERRIFIC EYE APPEAL. Expertization: 1990 & 2006 PF Certificates. Provenance: Little.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 5

o 1847, 10¢ black (2), bright and fresh with huge margins, a sharp impression and a clear red square grid cancel; a choice, absolutely Superb Gem. SMQ $6,400. Scott $1,150 A STUNNING USED TEN-CENT 1847; TO DATE, WITH MORE THAN 320 GRADED, PSE HAS JUDGED ONLY THREE EXAMPLES HIGHER. Expertization: 2002 PF and PSE Certificates, the latter graded Superb 98.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 6

1847, 10¢ black (Scott 2), neat red grid cancellation, extremely handsome appearing example with wonderfully rich color, quite exeptional; thin spot at upper right, otherwise Extremely Fine. Scott $1,100. Estimate $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 651

1847, 10¢ black (Scott 2), light black cancellation, extreemely fresh and appealing four margin example; trivial crease at upper left corner, otherwise Very Fine. Scott $1,450. Estimate value $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 652