US Stamp Value Scott 207: 1882 3c George Washington American Bank Note. Page 1

o 1881, 3¢ blue green, re-engraved, double impression (207c), “significant and obvious doubling over the whole design, attractive centering with capture of “NO.” and a bit of plate number in wide top margin. Very Fine. Scott price $5,000 THERE ARE TWO OTHER EXAMPLES OF THE 3¢ RE-ENGRAVED WITH DOUBLE IMPRESSION KNOWN TO US. THE PRESENT EXAMPLE DISPLAYS, BY FAR, THE MOST DRAMATIC DOUBLING OF THE THREE. Expertization: 2004 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2015, Sale 351, Lot 135

1881, 3¢ blue green, re-engraved (Scott 207), o.g., never hinged, choice example with lively color, a tough stamp to find in immaculate mint condition, Fine to Very Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $225. Estimate value $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2014, Sale 661, Lot 175

3c Blue Green (207). Top imprint and plate no. 396 block of 12, half arrow and natural s.e. at left, original gum, stamps Mint N.H., narrow h.r. in selvage reinforcing some perf separations, bright color, a few perf separations between top right stamps, Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail as hinged plate block

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3466

Scott 207, 1881 3c Blue green,Fancy “South Lee, Aug 9, 1882, Berkshire Co, Mass” Womans Head cancel on piece

H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1235

1881, 3¢ blue green, re-engraved (Scott 207), o.g., lightly hinged, handsome example with exquisite color that should illicit spirited bidding, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2004 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $75. Estimate value $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 653, Lot 2139

3c Blue Green, Double Impression (207c). Clear doubling of the stamp at bottom, tied by light strike of cork cancel, neat “Mechum’s River Va. May 29, 1883” circular datestamp on cover to Cobham Depot Va., few perf faults at bottom, cover slightly reduced at left FINE APPEARANCE. ONE OF ONLY THREE RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THIS DOUBLE IMPRESSION RARITY, AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE ON COVER. A GREAT RARITY. Most double impressions occur when the first impression is made and found to be inadequate. The paper is then put in the press a second time, when it receives the heavier impression. It is a common misconception that the weaker impression is the second one. Our census of Scott 207c, available at our website at http://www.siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/207c/207c.pdf , includes only the three examples. No others are contained in the records of the Philatelic Foundation, and we did not find any in our search of past auction catalogues. Ex Wagshal and Natalee Grace. With 1989 P.F. certificate. Listed but unpriced in Scott as used, and unlisted in Scott as on cover. The example with part plate number realized $25,000 hammer in one of our 2004 auctions, and the other off-cover example realized $9,500 hammer in our October 2006 sale.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2014, Sale 1068, Lot 152

3c Blue Green (Scott 207). Mint N.H., beautiful rich color, fresh and Very Fine, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2014, Sale 1068, Lot 162

Scott #207, 3c Green, on allover front illustrated hotel advertising cover of the Windom Hotel showing the hotel and a heart shaped map of that area of New York, stamp tied by target with “Windom/N.Y./Jul 23 1883” double rim c.d.s. below, backstamped Brooklyn, N.Y., very fine and handsome cover; 2013 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 146, Lot 282

3c Blue Green (Scott 207). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a gorgeous stamp, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,100.00), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only four others

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1057, Lot 794

3c Blue Green (Scott 207). Mint N.H., wide and balanced margins, brilliant color and detailed impression, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, with 2008 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 315

United States 1881-1888 Banknote Issues 1881 3c blue green, never hinged, wide margins, fresh color, v.f., with 1999 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Jul 2013, Sale 201307, Lot 55

Scott 207, 1881 3c Blue green, ,used, Fancy “South Lee, Aug 9, 1882, Berkshire Co, Mass” Womans Head cancel on piece

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2013, Sale 3003, Lot 1128

3c Blue Green (Scott 207). Mint N.H. with couple small slightly darker areas of gum, intense shade, well-proportioned margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1998 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 1044, Lot 166

1881, 3¢ blue green, re-engraved (Scott 207), o.g., lightly hinged, extraordinary example with intense color, much deeper and richer than normally found on this issue, Extremely Fine, 1986 P.F. certificate. Scott $75. Estimate value $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 147

1881, 3¢ blue green, re-engraved (Scott 207), top plate number single, o.g., never hinged, immaculate Post Office fresh example with strong color, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $240. Estimate value $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 433