US Stamp Values Scott 214: 1883 3c George Washington American Bank Note. Page 5

1887, 3¢ vermilion (Scott 214), bottom plate block of 10 with imprint, o.g., bits of hinge remnant, bold rich shade, a decent plate whos true value may be found in the two lower right examples, which are beautifully centered never hinged examples, which would be worth a fortune if broken out of this handsome multiple, Fine. Scott $1,300 Estimate value $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2012, Sale 628, Lot 334

3c Vermilion (214). Bottom imprint and plate no. 421 strip of six, five stamps Mint N.H., left stamp faint trace of glazing on gum, vivid color, tiny natural paper inconsistency in selvage only by pos. 3, Very Fine, Scott Retail as singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2011, Sale 1017, Lot 592

3c Vermilion (214). Mint N.H. block of four with bottom right corner sheet selvage, vibrant color, faint diagonal crease in selvage only, Very Fine, an attractive position block, Scott Retail as Mint N.H. singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2011, Sale 1017, Lot 593

1887, 3¢ vermilion (Scott 214), block of 4, o.g., lightly hinged (3 stamps never hinged), handsome well centered multiple, lightly hinged on the upper right stamp only, others are brilliant fresh mint stamps with great color, Very Fine. Scott $665 as singles.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2011, Sale 626, Lot 197

1887, 3¢ vermilion (Scott 214), block of 4 with part imprint, o.g., small hinge remnant, large margins, bright vivid color, a handsome multiple; minor perf separations, Very Fine. Scott value $325.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2011, Sale 626, Lot 198

1887, 3¢ vermilion (Scott 214), strip of 4, o.g., hinge remnants, bright color, choice example, F.-V.F. Scott $260.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2011, Sale 626, Lot 196

1887, 3¢ vermilion (Scott 214), o.g., never hinged, nicely centered mint example in Post Office fresh condition, very pleasing, Very Fine. Scott $200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2011, Sale 626, Lot 194

3c Vermilion (214). Mint N.H. block of four, vivid color, well-centered, small natural inclusion top left stamp, Very Fine, Scott Retail as singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1438

3c Vermilion (Scott 214). Radiant color, unusually wide and balanced margins, bold strike of target cancel, Extremely Fine, a huge stamp, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo, SMQ value $200.00 as 90, $415.00 as 95)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2011, Sale 1011, Lot 564

3c Vermilion (214). Top imprint and plate no. 421 block of ten, nine stamps Mint N.H., bottom center stamp lightly hinged, vibrant color, top center stamp small oily spot, otherwise Very Fine, Scott Retail as singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1007, Lot 2379

3c Vermilion (Scott 214). Mint N.H. with wide selvage at left, brilliant color and crisp impression, Jumbo margins on bright paper, fresh and Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, ex Whitman, with 1993 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1007, Lot 2378

3c Vermilion (Scott 214). Two Mint N.H. singles, vivid color in slightly different shades, fresh and Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5640

3c Vermilion (214). Mint N.H. top imprint and plate no. 421 strip of five, partial double row of perfs in selvage, insignificant tiny thin and gum disturbance in selvage at right, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, an attractive and scarce strip, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate, Scott Retail as five Mint N.H. singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5641

U.S.; General Issues, 1887, 3¢ vermilion, #214. N.h., inclusion, fresh color, Fine. Scott $200. Estimate $50.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 87, Lot 187

U.S.; General Issues, 1887, 3¢ vermilion, #214. N.h., rich color, Fine to Very Fine, PSE (2004) cert. for block of 4. Scott $200. Estimate price $80.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 87, Lot 186