US Stamp Prices Scott 201: 1880 30c Alexander Hamilton Bank Note Special Printing. Page 1

30c Greenish Black, Special Printing (201). Without gum as issued, intense shade and impression, long and full perforations all around, unusually choice centering EXTREMELY FINE. THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE 1880 30-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING IN EXISTENCE. Our census of Scott 201 contains 44 examples certified as genuine, 16 of which have faults (usually a thin spot). Only ten are confirmed as sound, and only seven of these have decent centering. Another 18 need to be reexamined for condition, but only a handful of these have nice centering. Census No. 201-UNC-12. Ex Cole. With 1993 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 353

Scott #201, 30c Greenish black special printing, without gum as issued, a seldom seen sound example of this very rare special printing, rich unmistakable greenish black color and a strong impression on unusually fresh bright paper, centered to bottom, completely free of any flaws which plague so many existing examples, fine; the special printing values that do not come on soft paper in production prints are easily identified, but certified examples of the other values are much more elusive as well as being very rare with< Bapproximately 40 examples thought to exist of the Thirty Cent Soft Paper Special Printing;

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2015, Sale 150, Lot 109

Scott #201, 30c Greenish black special printing, without gum as issued, a seldom seen sound example of this very rare special printing, rich unmistakable greenish black color and a strong impression on unusually fresh bright paper, centered to bottom, completely free of any flaws which plague so many existing examples, fine; the special printing values that do not come on soft paper in production prints are easily identified, but certified examples of the other values are much more elusive as well as being very rare with approximately 40 examples thought to exist of the Thirty Cent Soft Paper Special Printing; 1982 and 2008 PF certificates.

Spink Shreves Galleries, May 2014, Sale 148, Lot 185

*    30¢ greenish black, 1880 Special Printing (Scott 201), choice centering with generous, perfectly balanced margins, intense color and distinctive “soft” impression; without gum as issued, “cleaned to remove staining” (according to the accompanying certificate, but absolutely unnoticeable); lovely Extremely Fine appearance (photo). $25,000 ONLY ABOUT 50 EXAMPLES OF THE 30¢ 1880 SPECIAL PRINTING ARE BELIEVED TO EXIST. Expertization: 2004 P.F. Certificate. Provenance: “Liberty”.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 309

30c Greenish Black, Special Printing (Scott 201). Without gum as issued, bright shade and detailed impression, well-centered with long and full perforations all around VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 1880 30-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. Our recent review of records at the Philatelic Foundation found 44 examples certified as genuine, 16 of which have faults (usually a thin spot due to the porous nature of the paper). Only ten are confirmed as sound, and only seven of these have decent centering. Another 18 need to be reexamined for condition, but only a handful of these have nice centering. Unpublished Census No. 201-UNC-29. 1994 P.F. certificate (as “genuine”) no longer accompanies. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (F-VF 75; SMQ $23,000.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1057, Lot 786

United States 1880 Special Printing 1880 30c greenish black, well centered with wide margins, fully intact perforations on all sides, deep rich color, unused without gum as issued, a fresh and v.f. example of this rare special printing, seldom seen in such condition, approximately 40 were issued, this certainly ranking among the finest, with 1992 PSE and 2004 Philatelic Foundation Certificates

Cherrystone Auctions, Jul 2013, Sale 201307, Lot 53

30c Greenish Black, Special Printing (Scott 201). Without gum as issued, intense shade and impression, choice centering, long and full perforations all around EXTREMELY FINE. THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE 1880 30-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING IN EXISTENCE. Our recent review of records at the Philatelic Foundation found 44 examples certified as genuine, 16 of which have faults (usually a thin spot). Only ten are confirmed as sound, and only seven of these have decent centering. Another 18 need to be reexamined for condition, but only a handful of these have nice centering. Unpublished Census No. 201-UNC-18. With 1972, 1989 and 2003 P.F. certificates.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1036, Lot 134

1880 Special Printing, 30¢ greenish black (201), choice centering with generous, perfectly balanced margins, intense color and distinctive “soft” impression; without gum as issued, “cleaned to remove staining” (according to the accompanying certificate, but absolutely unnoticeable); lovely Extremely Fine appearance. Scott value $26,000 ONLY ABOUT 50 EXAMPLES OF THE 30¢ 1880 SPECIAL PRINTING ARE BELIEVED TO EXIST. Expertization: 2004 PF Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 235

30c Greenish Black, Special Printing (201). Without gum as issued, stitch watermark at right, rich color on crisp paper, wide margins EXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE 1880 30-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. RANKED BY CENTERING AND CONDITION, THIS STAMP PLACES AMONG THE TOP FIVE IN EXISTENCE. Our recent review of records at the Philatelic Foundation found approximately 45 certified copies of Scott 201. Sound and centered examples are extremely rare — 15 have faults and of the sound copies very few compare favorably to the example offered here. Unpublished Census No. 201-UNC-07. Ex Frank B. Allen. With 1950 and 2005 P.F. certificates.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2011, Sale 1010, Lot 73

United States 1880 Special Printing 1880 Special Printing, 30c greenish black, well centered with wide margins, fully intact perforations on all sides, deep rich color, unused without gum as issued, a fresh and v.f. example of this rare special printing, seldom seen in such condition, approximately 40 were issued, this certainly ranking among the finest, with 1992 PSE cert. and 2004 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Feb 2011, Sale 201102, Lot 64

30c Greenish Black, Special Printing (201). Without gum as issued, bright color and detailed impression, choice centering VERY FINE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1880 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. Our recently updated census records for Scott 201 contain approximately 45 certified examples. Unpublished Census No. 201-UNC-26. Ex Chanin, Golin and Vineyard. With 1953 A.P.S., 1978 P.F. and 1999 P.F. certificates.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 972, Lot 3200

UNITED STATES 1870-88 BANKNOTE ISSUES 1880 Special Printing, 30c greenish black, well centered with wide margins, fully intact perforations on all sides, deep rich color, unused without gum as issued, a fresh and v.f. example of this rare special printing, seldom seen in such condition, approximately 40 were issued, this certainly ranking among the finest, with 1992 PSE cert. and 2004 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2009, Sale 200903, Lot 147

30c Greenish Black, Special Printing (201). Without gum as issued, deep greenish shade, well-centered, odd printing flaw above “30” not noted on certificate, which does mention negligible tiny thin specks VERY FINE APPEARANCE. AN ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE OF THE 1880 30-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. Our recently updated census records for Scott 201 contain approximately 45 certified examples. Unpublished Census No. 201-UNC-33. Ex Lawrence. With 1946 and 2008 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 825

1880 Special Printing, 30¢ greenish black (201), prooflike color and impression on fresh paper, without gum as issued, Fine and rare. Scott $24,000 ONE OF LESS THAN 50 KNOWN EXAMPLES. Expertization: 1982 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2008, Sale 327, Lot 202

1880 Special Printing, 30¢ greenish black (201), intense color and distinctive “soft” impression, without gum as issued, fresh and F-VF. Scott price $24,000 ONLY ABOUT 50 EXAMPLES OF THE 30¢ SPECIAL PRINTING ARE BELIEVED TO EXIST. Expertization: 1943 A.P.S., 1973 and 2006 P.F. Certificates.

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 1668