Price of US Stamps Scott 210: 1883 2c George Washington American Bank Note. Page 3

2c Red Brown (Scott 210). Mathematically perfect centering, brilliant color, gorgeous strike of “Wheel of Fortune” fancy cancel, long and full perforations all around EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS FANTASTIC STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF GEM 100 BY P.S.E. — THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED. THIS STAMP WAS FEATURED ON THE FRONT COVER OF THE SPRING 2011 STAMP MARKET QUARTERLY. With 2011 P.F. and P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $360.00 as 98 does not adequately convey its rarity). This is the highest grade awarded and only one other example has achieve this grade, though not with this cancel. The odds of finding another Gem 100 which also has a fancy cancel are slim indeed.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3309

2c Red Brown (Scott 210). Extra wide margins and well-centered, beautiful full strike of purple 5-Point Shaded Star fancy cancel (Cole Ty. STB-11), rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.F. and P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ $110.00 as 95, $360.00 as 98 for normal cancel)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3310

2c Red Brown (Scott 210). Choice centering with Jumbo margins, bright color, light grid cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.F. and 2003 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ value $110.00 as 95, $360.00 as 98)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3311

2c Red Brown (Scott 210). Clear strike of “U.S. Mail” fancy cancel (Cole Ty. E-144), bright color, nice margins and centering, Very Fine and choice stamp and strike, with 2011 P.F. and P.S.E. certificates (VF 80)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3312

1883, 2¢ red brown (210), block of four, virtually perfectly centered with rich color, a prooflike impression and never hinged original gum; post office fresh and Extremely Fine. Scott price $520 as singles

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 346, Lot 729

1883, 2¢ red brown (Scott 210), top right marginal imprint and plate #460 block of 25, o.g., never hinged, post office fresh, Fine. Scott $3,250 as singles. Estimate price $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 866

Scott #210, 2c Red brown, single tied to a blue Excelsior Fireworks of George Miller & Son illustrated advertising cover by “Philadelphia, PA/Jul 1, 1886” duplex cancel to Walnut P.O., Patterson c.d.s. arrival on reverse, fine-very fine; a scarce cover and attractive display of different fireworks offered; 2012 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2012, Sale 140, Lot 164

Scott #210, 2c Red brown, single tied by a numeral “10” cancel of Bristol, VT to a Bristol Manufacturing Co. Coffin and Casket all-over red advertising cover to Brooklyn, NY, matching “Bristol, VT/May 5, 1886” c.d.s. cancel, Brooklyn arrival c.d.s. on reverse, accompanied by original content on company letterhead, fine-very fine; 2012 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2012, Sale 140, Lot 165

Scott #210, 2c Red brown, single well tied to cover by a near complete and bold strike of a fancy Waving flag cancel of Enfield, Ct. (Cole #FL-4) to Hartford, matching “Enfield, Conn./Oct 1, 1884” c.d.s. cancel, Hartford receiving cancel on reverse, slight tear at top just into c.d.s. cancel of little consequence, an extremely fine strike; 2011 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2012, Sale 140, Lot 166

1883, 2¢ red brown (Scott 210), gorgeous bottom sheet margin single with part imprint, large margins and dazzling color, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine, 1990 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $130. Estimate $150 – 200. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1434

1883, 2¢ red brown (Scott 210), pristine bottom sheet margin single with part imprint, a handsome example with beautiful deep color, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $130. Estimate $100 – 150. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1435

United States 1881-1888 Banknote Issues 1883 2c red brown, sheet of 100, mostly well centered, five stamps at left hinged (not affecting the two plate blocks), balance n.h., few hinge reinforcements at right selvage, couple of minor perf. separations, two stamps at left thin, otherwise well centered, mostly fine-v.f. A very rare sheet (catalogued as single stamps, without premium for blocks and plate blocks)

Cherrystone Auctions, Apr 2012, Sale 201204, Lot 95

1883, 2¢ red brown (Scott 210), o.g., never hinged, dazzling color printed on bright white paper, wide marins and beautiful centering, Extremely Fine, with photocopy of 1997 P.F. certificate for block of 4, from which this stamp was taken, this being the lower left stamp from the block. Scott $130 Estimate $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2012, Sale 629, Lot 221

2c Red Brown (Scott 210). Bright color, choice centering, cancelled by perfect strike of Padlock and “U.S. Mail” fancy cancel of Stoneham Mass., thin spot and light creases, Extremely Fine strike, with 1996 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 522

U.S.; General Issues, 1883, 2¢ Used From Bennettville, Cal., Scott #210. Pair with ring cancels, clear Bennettville, Mono County, Tioga Mining District Jun 2, 1884 cancel at right, corner card for the Great Sierra Con. Silver Co., to New Bedford, Mass., lovely mining related cover, Fine to Very Fine, used at end of this town’s 2 year Post Office . Estimate $75-100.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2012, Sale 92, Lot 979