US Stamp Value Scott 2: 1847 10c George Washington. Page 48

10c Black (Scott 2). Large margins to full, proof-like impression, tied by red grid cancel, matching “Pittsburgh Pa. Oct. 9” circular datestamp on blue 1849 folded cover to Baltimore Md., vertical file fold well away from stamp causing tiny tear at top of cover, Very Fine, a pretty cover

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2012, Sale 1023, Lot 2279

10c Black (Scott 2). Unused (no gum), full to large margins, handsome shade and fine impression, barest hint of small paper discoloration at right EXTREMELY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1847 ISSUE. Ex Dr. Amonette. With 1991 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2012, Sale 1023, Lot 2037

10c Black (Scott 2). Large margins to clear, intense shade and detailed impression, tied by blue “Paid” in oval, matching “Philada. Pa. 10cts. Oct. 12” integral-rate circular datestamp on blue 1847 folded letter to Hopkinsville Ky., sender’s manuscript “Paid”, light vertical file folds do not affect stamp, Very Fine, an attractive cover, with 1983 Alcuri certificate, illustrated in Chronicle 203

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2012, Sale 1023, Lot 2287

10c Black (2). Positions 98-100R1, horizontal strip of three, huge margins to clear including part of adjoining stamp at left, each with manuscript squiggle cancel, right stamp expert repair at bottom described on accompanying certificate as small tear and horizontal crease VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE USED STRIP OF THREE OF THE 10-CENT 1847 ISSUE. Pairs or two singles would often be used on double 10c rate covers, but strips of three, blocks of four or other large multiples were infrequently used. As an indication of the rarity of 10c 1847 multiples larger than a pair, Scott assigns a value of $2,800.00 for a pair, but $10,250.00 for a strip of three. This strip undoubtedly originated on a 30c Via Panama rate cover. The same type of manuscript cancellation is found on the 10c strip of three on cover offered in this sale as lot 2259. With 1976 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as a strip, disregarding pen cancel

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2012, Sale 1023, Lot 2042

10c Black (2). Horizontal strip of three, large margins to full, intense shade and impression nicely complemented by red New York square grid cancels, trace of manuscript at top, right stamp expertly sealed tear at bottom VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE USED STRIP OF THREE OF THE 10-CENT 1847 ISSUE. Pairs or two singles would often be used on double 10c rate covers, but strips of three, blocks of four or other large multiples were infrequently used. As an indication of the rarity of 10c 1847 multiples larger than a pair, Scott assigns a value of $2,800.00 for a pair, but $10,250.00 for a strip of three.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2012, Sale 1023, Lot 2041

10c Black (Scott 2). Full margins, affixed over manuscript “pd.” and tied by black grid cancel with traces of red ink in the mix, red “Boston 10cts. 24 May” integral-rate circular datestamp with matching “PAID” straightline handstamp on folded cover to Philadelphia, Very Fine, ex Worthington, signed Ashbrook, with 1998 P.F. certificate describing the grid cancel as “a mixture of red and black inks”

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2012, Sale 1023, Lot 2281

10c Black (Scott 2). Large margins to barely touched at bottom right, tied by multiple strikes of red “New-York Aug. 14” circular datestamp on blue 1847 folded letter to Skaneateles N.Y., stamp affected by light vertical file fold, Fine appearance, scarce use of New York datestamp to cancel the stamp

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2012, Sale 1023, Lot 2229

10c Black (Scott 2). Large to huge margins including part of adjoining stamp at top, cancelled by manuscript squiggles on blue 1851 folded letter from Toronto, Canada, to New York City, from the Kennedy correspondence, red “Toronto, Canada Paid FE 27, 1851” rimless datestamp, manuscript “4-1/2” for Canadian postage and “Paid to the lines Box 104” charge notation at top, red “Lewiston N.Y. Mar. 1” transit datestamp, vertical file folds do not affect stamp, some slight age spotting VERY FINE. A DESIRABLE AND RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 1847 ISSUE USED FROM CANADA. Ex Ward and Rust. Signed Ashbrook. With 1988 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2012, Sale 1023, Lot 2469

10c Black (Scott 2). Full margins to touched at bottom right, small surface scrape at upper right and small tear at top, tied by red square grid cancel, matching “New-York Nov. 17” circular datestamp on blue 1850 folded cover to Kingston, Canada West, manuscript “3” due for ferriage rate, interesting route directive “via Syracuse & Oswego”, receiving backstamp, cover with light water staining, Fine appearance and a rare 1847 Issue cover to Canada with the 3p ferriage rate, this special rate applied to mail crossing between Cape Vincent and Kingston

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2012, Sale 1023, Lot 2467

10c Black (Scott 2). Large to ample margins, tied by red square grid cancel and matching “New-York Mar. 30” circular datestamp on folded cover to Kingston, Canada West, neat manuscript “3” pence ferriage rate applied in Canada, 1850 receiving backstamp VERY FINE. A RARE USE OF THE 10-CENT 1847 ISSUE ON A COVER TO CANADA MARKED FOR THE 3-PENCE FERRIAGE RATE. The 3-pence rate was charged on mail to Kingston, because there was no need to assess Canadian postage. The 3 pence paid the ferriage fee for the short trip from Cape Vincent N.Y. to Kingston in Canada. Very few are known, and even fewer are in this immaculate condition.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2012, Sale 1023, Lot 2466

10c Black (Scott 2). Ample to large margins, tied by “St. Louis Mo. 10 May 16” integral-rate circular datestamp, second strike at right on blue 1849 folded cover to St. Genevieve Mo., small cover age stain at bottom not mentioned on accompanying certificate, still Very Fine, attractive example of double 5c under-300 miles rate between post offices in Missouri, with 1998 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2012, Sale 1023, Lot 2224

10c Black (Scott 2). Large margins at right and at bottom showing part of adjacent stamp at right, clear at top, just in at left, tied by well-struck red square grid cancel, matching “New-York May 8” circular datestamp and “U. States” in ribbon handstamp on large part of outer folded address sheet to Montreal, Quebec, Fine and rare marking, with 1980 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2012, Sale 1023, Lot 2475

10c Black (Scott 2). Position 1L1 from upper left corner of left pane with large corner sheet margins, huge margins all around, fine early impression, red grid cancel, tied by bright red “Cincinnati O. 10 Aug. 31” integral-rate circular datestamp on blue 1847 folded letter to Philadelphia, file folds EXTREMELY FINE GEM 10-CENT 1847 STAMP ON AN IMMACULATE COVER. Corner-margin examples of the 10c 1847 are extremely rare on or off cover. This superb stamp and very early use on cover leave nothing to be desired.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2012, Sale 1023, Lot 2233

10c Black (Scott 2). Position 23L1, large margins to just in, bright shade, tied by blue “Philada. Pa. 5cts. Apr. ?” integral-rate circular datestamp on folded letter datelined “Philad. 4th April 1851” and addressed to Montreal, Canada, also with sender’s manuscript “Paid to the lines” notation at top, minor splitting along vertical file fold which is well away from stamp VERY FINE. A WONDERFUL USE OF THE 10-CENT 1847 ISSUE ON A COVER SENT PRIOR TO THE START OF THE APRIL 1851 TREATY BUT ACCEPTED AS A TREATY RATE USE. THIS IS THE EARLIEST REPORTED TREATY RATE COVER. Effective April 6, 1851 a new rate was established between the United States and Canada. Mail was no longer prepaid just to the border, a rate of 10c (or 6 pence Canadian) was established to or from any place in Canada (except for the West Coast). The sender of this letter was apparently unaware of the impending rate change and marked it “paid to the lines”. However, by the time his letter arrived in Canada the new treaty was in effect, so it was considered fully prepaid to destination. Ex Hart. Illustrated and described in an article in Chronicle 183 (copy accompanies).

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2012, Sale 1023, Lot 2473

10c Black (Scott 2). Full margins, intense shade, tied by red grid cancel and also by matching “Pittsburgh Pa. Dec. 19” circular datestamp on blue 1849 folded letter to Philadelphia, fresh and Extremely Fine, ex Krug, Haas, Garrett and LeBow

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2012, Sale 1023, Lot 2231