US Stamps Value Scott 216: 1883 5c James A. Garfield American Bank Note. Page 3

1888, 5¢ indigo (Scott 216), o.g., never hinged, lovely right sheet margin single, a brilliant fresh stamp in pristine mint condition, Very Fine, 1985 P.F. certificate. Scott $700. Estimate $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 153

5c Indigo (Scott 216). Bright shade and paper, neat strike of target cancel, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98, SMQ price $680.00), only one has graded higher (at 100J and offered in our recent Natalee Grace sale) and none share this grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1769

5c Indigo (Scott 216). Jumbo margins and well-centered, choice dark color on bright paper, light cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo, SMQ value $90.00 as 90, $235.00 as 95)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 191

Scott #216, 5c Indigo, especially wide margins, rich bright color, o.g., n.h., very fine; 2001 PSE certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 141, Lot 97

5c Indigo (Scott 216). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, long and full perforations, fresh and Extremely Fine, a stamp with tremendous visual appeal, ex Hampshire, with 2010 P.F. certificate (XF 90)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1033, Lot 4121

5c Indigo (Scott 216). Jumbo margins and choice centering, beautiful rich color on bright paper, light cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ $235.00 as 95, $680.00 as 98), only one has graded higher (the 100J from our Natalie Grace sale) and only two others share this grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3318

5c Indigo (216). Perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, intense shade and proof-like impression, face-free cancel at bottom leaves entire design clearly visible EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STUNNING STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE HIGHEST GRADE POSSIBLE OF GEM 100 JUMBO BY P.S.E. — THIS IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE. According to Brookman, a circular by the Third Assistant Postmaster General, dated August 15, 1887, stated that “The five-cent stamp will be dark blue instead of chocolate brown, and will contain the head of Grant instead of Garfield.” This stamp, issued in the spring of 1888, still shows the head of Garfield, as a compromise the Garfield Postal Stationery designs were withdrawn and superseded by an embossed profile of Grant. The 5c was in plentiful supply, as it satisfied postage requirements for the Universal Postal Union rate to overseas destinations. However, it is a difficult issue to obtain in Gem-quality used condition. With 2003 P.F. and 1997 and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $680.00 as 98). This is the highest grade possible on the grading scale, and it is the only example to achieve this grade. As another indication of the difficulty of finding this issue in Gem condition, the next-highest grade awarded to date is 95 Jumbo. This is also one of only six used Bank Note stamps (five Scott numbers) between Scott 134 and 218 to achieve this perfect grade (two others are also offered in this collection).

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1027, Lot 103

1888, 5¢ indigo (216), mathematically centered with deep rich color and very lightly hinged original gum; fresh and choice, Extremely Fine to Superb. Scott price $225 Expertization: 2003 PF Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 247

1888, 5¢ indigo, imperf proof on stamp paper (Scott 216Pb), horizontal pair, o.g., previously hinged, splendid well centered pair with deep prooflike color, extremely handsome example, Extremely Fine, Rare, 1986 P.F. certificate. Datz $1,400. Scott $1,400. Estimate $1,000 – 1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 874

1888, 5¢ indigo (Scott 216), desirable top margin plate no. 540 single. Post Office fresh example with gorgeous rich color, o.g., never hinged, Fine to Very Fine, 1997 P.S.E. certificate for pair, from which this stamp was taken, this being the right stamp from the pair. Scott $700. Estimate value $300 – 400. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1452

5c Indigo (Scott 216). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.F. certificate (XF 90)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 527

1888, 5¢ indigo (216), choice centering with large, perfectly balanced margins, rich color and full, never hinged original gum, post office fresh and Extremely Fine to Superb. SMQ $5,200. Scott $700 A CHOICE 5¢ 1888 IN THE HIGHEST GRADE YET AWARDE BY PSE. Expertization: PSE encapsulated and graded XF-Sup 95.

Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 294

U.S.; General Issues, 1888, 5¢ Indigo, #216. L.h., very well centered, Very Fine. Scott $225. Estimate value $100-120.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2012, Sale 92, Lot 981

5c Indigo (216). Block of six, unused (no gum), rich color, Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail as no gum singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2011, Sale 1017, Lot 595

1888, 5¢ indigo (Scott 216), o.g., lightly hinged, fresh and sharp with big, balanced margins, a very appealing and exceptional example, Extremely Fine to Superb, 1988 PF Cert. Scott value $250.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2011, Sale 626, Lot 201