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6c Deep Brown Red (Scott 208a). Original gum, barest trace of hinging, deep rich color, exceptional centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,750.00), only two have graded higher Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1057, Lot 795 |
US$1,800.00 |
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1882, 6¢ rose, re-engraved (208), neatly struck black “Philadelphia” cancellation, astounding example of this tough stamp, beautifully centered including parts of adjoining stamps at left and right, rarely found in such a wonderful state of preservation, Extremely Fine, 1994 and 2012 P.F. certificates. Scott $110. Estimate price $300 – 400. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3292 |
US$275.00 |
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1882, 6¢ rose, re-engraved (208), without gum, outstanding example of this difficult stamp, with extra large margins and appealing deep color, simply delightful, Extremely Fine, 1990 P.F. certificate. Scott $225. Estimate $200 – 300. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 1061 |
US$275.00 |
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United States 1881-1888 Banknote Issues 1882 6c deep brown red, never hinged, well centered, beautiful color, with graded “VF-XF 85” 2005 PSE cert. (SMQ value $2,550) Cherrystone Auctions, Jul 2013, Sale 201307, Lot 56 |
US$1,500.00 |
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6c Rose (Scott 208). Original gum, brilliant color in the Rose shade, balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, ex Floyd, with 1995 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 1044, Lot 167 |
US$950.00 |
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6c Rose (Scott 208). Original gum, radiant color, Jumbo margins, Very Fine and choice, with 2004 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1449 |
US$375.00 |
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1882, 6¢ deep brown red, re-engraved (Scott 208a), o.g., previously hinged, wonderfully fresh example with deep, almost prooflike color with sharp clear impression, a beauty, Very Fine, 1979 P.F. certificate. Scott $525. Estimate $250 – 350. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 148 |
US$375.00 |
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6c Deep Brown Red (Scott 208a). Original gum, choice margins and exceptional centering, beautiful deep rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2000 P.F. (for block) and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $1,750.00), only two have graded higher Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1761 |
US$1,300.00 |
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6c Rose (Scott 208). Brilliant color, well-proportioned margins, light strike of purple target cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, SMQ price $250.00), only five have graded higher Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 183 |
US$300.00 |
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6c Rose (Scott 208). Original gum, h.r., radiant color on bright paper, wide margins, Very Fine and choice Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1033, Lot 4114 |
US$375.00 |
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6c Rose (Scott 208). Huge Jumbo margins and beautifully centered, bold cork cancel, Extremely Fine, an eye-catching used single, with 2002 P.F., 1998 and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo, SMQ $250.00 as 90, $780.00 as 95), only two have graded higher (at 95) and only two others share this grade Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3304 |
US$225.00 |
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6c Deep Brown Red (Scott 208a). Jumbo margins, rich color on bright paper, bold strike of New York numeral oval cancel, rounded corner perf at bottom left called “short perf” on accompanying P.S.E. certificate, still Extremely Fine, this is a very difficult shade to obtain in this choice high-grade condition, with clear 1999 and 2006 P.F. certificates, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo, SMQ $390.00 as 90, $1,200.00 as 95), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by no others Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3305 |
US$650.00 |
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6c Rose (Scott 208). Gorgeous centering with well-balanced margins, perfs intact and with significant part of adjoining stamps at sides, brilliant color, neat strikes of Philadelphia oval registry cancels, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 1994 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90, SMQ $250.00), in our opinion this is undergraded Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1027, Lot 95 |
US$225.00 |
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6c Deep Brown Red (Scott 208a). Choice centering, rich color on bright paper, well-proportioned margins, bold strike of grid cancel, Extremely Fine, ex Dr. Morris, with 1987 P.F. certificate, this shade is very difficult to obtain in choice high-grade condition, only six have been graded to date (indicating a small population worth grading) and XF-90 Jumbo is the highest awarded (one copy) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1027, Lot 96 |
US$750.00 |
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1882, 6¢ deep brown red, re-engraved (208a), exceptionally well centered with deep, luxurious color and barely hinged original gum; wonderfully fresh and Extremely Fine; a choice stamp. SMQ $1,050. Scott $525 Expertization: 1979 PF and 2007 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF 90. Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 240 |
US$800.00 |