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215, 1888 4c Carmine, ,block of nine, o.g., six stamps NH (one with a tiny thin spot), others small h.r., fresh and VG-VF (Scott $4,200 as singles) H.R. Harmer, Jun 2013, Sale 3003, Lot 1134 |
US$625.00 |
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4c Carmine (Scott 215). Mint N.H., fresh bright color, wide margins and well-centered, Very Fine and choice, with 1995 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 1044, Lot 172 |
US$600.00 |
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4c Carmine (Scott 215). Mint N.H., rich color and detailed impression, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, with 1996 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1455 |
US$650.00 |
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Scott #215, 4c Carmine, post office fresh and well centered, pristine o.g., n.h., very fine; 2012 PSE certificate. Spink Shreves Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 142, Lot 220 |
US$350.00 |
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1888, 4¢ carmine (Scott 215), o.g., never hinged (light natural gum bends), nicely centered with vivid color, Very Fine. Scott $600. Estimate value $200 – 300. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 315 |
US$110.00 |
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1888, 4¢ carmine (Scott 215), o.g., never hinged, extremely fresh and choice well centered example in immaculate condition; trivial inclusion spot barely shows on bust, Very Fine. Scott $600. Estimate value $150 – 200. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 152 |
US$250.00 |
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4c Carmine (Scott 215). Jumbo margins, brilliant color on bright paper, bold strike of target cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a huge stamp, with 2003 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ $265.00 as 95, $770.00 as 98), only one has graded higher (at 98 and offered in our Kirke sale) and none share this grade Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 190 |
US$900.00 |
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4c Carmine (Scott 215). Wide perfectly balanced margins, rich color, scarce town/county circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, there are very few highly-graded used examples of this stamp (two 95’s and one 95J) as most have heavy registry cancels, with 2010 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98, SMQ $720.00), this is the highest grade awarded and the only example to achieve this grade Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3317 |
US$1,200.00 |
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1888, 4¢ carmine (Scott 215), lovely top margin plate no. 542 single, a Post Office fresh example with finely detailed impression, o.g., never hinged, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $600. Estimate value $300 – 400. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1095 |
US$325.00 |
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4c Carmine (Scott 215). Vivid color and detailed impression, well-proportioned margins, unusually wide and balanced, neat face-free strike of “1889” oval handstamp, Extremely Fine Gem, especially desirable with the contemporary year-dated cancel, the 4c color was changed to avoid confusion with the 2c, the color of which had been changed from brown to green, Brookman notes that “it is surprisingly difficult to find in prime used condition” Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1027, Lot 102 |
US$600.00 |
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1888, 4¢ carmine (215), essentially perfectly centered with deep, vibrant color and flawless, never hinged original gum; post office fresh and Extremely Fine. SSV $1,450. Scott price $600 Expertization: 1997 & 2006 PF Certificates, the latter graded XF 90. Provenance: Gorham. Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 246 |
US$1,250.00 |
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1888, 4¢ carmine (Scott 215), top margin part imprint single, o.g., never hinged, wonderful example with tremendous color and impression, pristine mint condition, Fine to Very Fine, 2004 P.F. certificate for strip of three, from which this stamp was taken, this being the middle stamp from the strip. Scott $600. Estimate value $400 – 600. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 872 |
US$250.00 |
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1888, 4¢ carmine (Scott 215), top right corner margin single, o.g., never hinged, jumbo large margins; tiny foxing specks, otherwise fresh and Very Fine. Scott $600. Estimate value $150 – 200. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 873 |
US$130.00 |
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1888, 4¢ carmine (Scott 215), fresh, vibrant color, well balanced, wide margins, excellent example, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine, 1999 PF Cert. Scott $600. Estimate value $500 – 750. (Image 1) Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1448 |
US$475.00 |
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1888, 4¢ carmine (Scott 215), handsome top sheet margin single with “No.” in selvage, dazzling bright shade, a very pretty stamp in immaculate mint condition, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, 1988 P.F. certificate. Scott $600. Estimate $400 – 600. (Image 1) Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1449 |
US$450.00 |