3c Blue Green (Scott 207). Mint N.H. with bottom selvage, rich color on bright paper, Extremely Fine, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate for pair Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1759 |
US$350.00 | |
3c Blue Green, Douglas Patent Punch, Double Paper and Punched with Eight Small Holes in a Circle (207 var). Bottom imprint and plate no. 367 block of ten, original gum, h.r., rich color, each stamp with the eight patent punches in a circle, few trivial perf separations, a few surface flaws endemic to this patented paper VERY FINE. AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE AND POSSIBLY UNIQUE PLATE BLOCK OF THE 3-CENT RE-ENGRAVED WITH DOUGLAS PATENT PUNCH APPLIED TO THWART CANCELLATION REMOVAL. The Douglas Patent was designed to prevent the re-use of stamps through printing on two thin layers of paper, which would break apart when removed from a cover. It is reported that some were sold at the Washington D.C. post office. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1760 |
US$3,000.00 | |
Scott #207, 3c Blue green, exceptionally fresh, nicely centered, o.g., n.h., very fine; photocopy of a 2007 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the top right stamp. Spink Shreves Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 141, Lot 93 |
US$180.00 | |
3c Blue Green (Scott 207). Perfect centering with wide margins, deep rich color, lightly cancelled, Extremely Fine Gem, a one-in-a-million example of this common stamp, with 2010 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98, SMQ $360.00), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by no others Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3303 |
US$700.00 | |
1881, 3¢ blue green, re-engraved (Scott 207), marvelous top sheet margin single with imprint “No.” in selvage, with extremely large margins and fabulous deep color, a gorgeous example of this tough stamp, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $240. Estimate price $200 – 300. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1085 |
US$120.00 | |
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. Our list of double impressions is included as an appendix to this catalogue. 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 includes only the three examples, illustrated below and available at our website at http://www.siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/207c/207c.pdf . 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. 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, Sep 2012, Sale 1027, Lot 94 |
US$4,750.00 | |
1881, 3¢ blue green, re-engraved (Scott 207), bottom margin part imprint single, o.g., never hinged, lovely, gorgeous rich color, an elusive mint stamp, Very Fine, photocopy of 1993 P.F. certificate for block of twelve, from which this stamp was taken, this being position #10 from the block. Scott $240. Estimate value $200 – 300. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 863 |
US$150.00 | |
1881, 3¢ blue green, re-engraved (Scott 207), fabulous bottom margin plate no. 421 single with extremely large margins and beautiful rich color, a spectacular position piece that would please the most quality conscious collector, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine, 1993 P.F. cewrtificate for block of 12, from which this stamp was taken, this being pos. 8 from the block. Scott $240. Estimate price $250 – 350. (Image 1) Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1424 |
US$300.00 | |
1881, 3¢ blue green, re-engraved (Scott 207), sharp color, nice margins, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, 2008 PF certificate for block of four from which this is the top right stamp. Scott $240. Estimate price $100 – 150. (Image 1) Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1425 |
US$130.00 | |
3c Blue Green, Douglas Patent Punch (207 var). Slightly disturbed original gum, h.r., rich color, showing the eight patent punches in a circle, Very Fine, the Douglas Patent was designed to prevent the re-use of stamps through printing on two thin layers of paper, which would break apart when removed from a cover — it is reported that some were sold at the Washington D.C. post office Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 423 |
US$130.00 | |
o 1881, 3¢ blue green, re-engraved (207), exceedingly well centered within beautifully balanced margins, bright color and paper, attractive red target cancels, Extremely Fine with great eye appeal. Scott $3 Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2012, Sale 344, Lot 4390 |
US$260.00 | |
U.S.; General Issues, 1881, 3¢ on Cover With Port Townsend, W.T. “Kicking Mule” Cancel, Scott #207. Tied by Aug 9, 1882 cancel, to New Castle, W.T., sharp impression, Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $100-120. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2012, Sale 92, Lot 974 |
US$150.00 | |
1881, 3¢ blue green, re-engraved (Scott 207), o.g., never hinged, impressive well centered example with intense color, a Post office fresh stamp in pristine mint condition, Extremely Fine. Scott $240 Estimate price $350 – 500. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2012, Sale 628, Lot 328 |
US$325.00 | |
1881, 3¢ blue green, re-engraved (Scott 207), blue five letter “A” cancel of “Puducah and Waterloo Steam Boat/Mar 16, 1882” cancellation, spectacular fancy cancel, rarely seen; the piece is expertly repaired at top, not affecting the adhesive, Fine to Very Fine, 1997 P.F. certificate. Scott $1 Estimate value $150 – 200. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2012, Sale 628, Lot 329 |
US$180.00 | |
U.S.; General Issues, 1881, 3¢ Blue Green, Re-Engraved, Block of 28, #207. 7 by 4, n.h. but slight gum dist. (some with light gum toning), two bottom copies hinged from reinforcing, slight separations, good color, mostly Fine or better. Scott $2,910 + (hinged). Estimate price $500-600. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2011, Sale 90, Lot 1335 |
US$920.00 | |