Prices of US Stamp Scott 223: 5c 1890 Ulysses S. Grant Bank Note Company. Page 4

5c Chocolate (Scott 223). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, balanced margins and near-perfect centering EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1890 ISSUE, SCOTT 223. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ price $2,400.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2010, Sale 992, Lot 2277

5c Chocolate (Scott 223). Mint N.H. with wide selvage at bottom with letter “I”, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins all around, gorgeous color and fine impression EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1890 ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. — ONLY ONE HAS GRADED HIGHER TO DATE. With 1991 and 1996 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo, SMQ value $7,000.00 as 98). Only one has graded higher to date (three others share this grade)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2010, Sale 989, Lot 159

5c Chocolate (Scott 223). Mint N.H., perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1890 ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. — ONLY ONE HAS GRADED HIGHER. 1997 P.F. certificate no longer accompanies. P.S.E. encapsulated (Superb 98 Jumbo, unpriced in any grade higher than 98, SMQ $8,300.00 as 98). Only one has graded higher to date in the P.S.E. Population Report (100J) and only three others share this grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 978, Lot 1059

5c Chocolate, Large Die Proof on India (Scott 223P1). Slightly larger than stamp size and affixed to 61 x 64mm card, ms. “No. 2.A. July 31/94. Color O.K. T.F.M.”, some slight toning around edges from adhesive, Very Fine, likely printed by the B.E.P. from the master die to help determine final color

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 977, Lot 166

5c Chocolate (Scott 223). Mint N.H., pretty shade on crisp paper, balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with copy of 1997 P.F. certificate for pair

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 1649

5c Chocolate, Imperforate (Scott 223b). Top margin block of four with letter “I” and part plate “No. 46”, original gum, large margins, deep rich color, 2.5mm scissors cut in margin between positions 1 and 3, otherwise Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 1650

5c Chocolate (Scott 223). Mint N.H., fresh, lovely color, Very Fine and choice, with 2003 P.S.E. and 2004 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1465

5c Chocolate (223). Mint N.H. top imprint, plate no. 47 and letter “I” block of ten, rich color and proof-like impression EXTREMELY FINE AND VERY RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF THE 5-CENT 1890 ISSUE. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate. Scott Retail as hinged

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 973, Lot 151

5c Chocolate (Scott 223). Mint N.H., pretty shade on bright paper, wide and balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1890 ISSUE, SCOTT 223. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ price $3,300.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4330

5c Chocolate (Scott 223). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins all around, bright paper, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, with 1999 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo, SMQ price $1,000.00 as 90, $3,300.00 as 95)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4331

5c Chocolate (Scott 223). Original gum, lightly hinged, huge Jumbo margins and essentially perfectly centered, wonderful color on fresh bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ price $425.00 as 95, $750.00 as 98)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4332

U.S., 1890, 5¢ chocolate, #223. N.h., left margin s.e. copy with small arrow, large margin at bottom, Fine. Scott $300. Estimate price $70.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 79, Lot 122

5c Chocolate (Scott 223). Mint N.H., handsome margins and nearly perfectly centered, strong rich color, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.F. certificate (XF 90, SMQ price $1,000.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2008, Sale 962, Lot 2481

5c 1890 Issue, Trial Color Plate Proof on Gummed Stamp Paper (Scott 223TC4). Blocks of four, two different shades, Fine-Very Fine, one appears to be the issued color but is not the “Yellow Brown” listed for the plate proof on gummed stamp paper

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2008, Sale 962, Lot 2121

1890, 5¢ chocolate (223), virtually perfectly centered with enormous margins, rich color and bright paper. Original gum, never hinged. A choice Extremely Fine Jumbo. Scott value $300 Expertization: 1991 & 2008 P.F. Certificates, latter graded XF-Superb 95.

Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2008, Sale 328, Lot 725