Cost of US Stamp Scott 225: 1890 8c William Sherman Bank Note Company. Page 3

8c Lilac (Scott 225). Choice centering with Jumbo margins all around, rich color, bold strike of target cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ value $300.00 as 95, $740.00 as 98), only two have graded higher and two others share this grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 202

8c Lilac (Scott 225). Choice centering with Jumbo margins, particularly wide at sides, rich color, neat strike of target cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2003 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ value $300.00 as 95, $740.00 as 98), only two have graded higher and only two others share this grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3331

8c Lilac (Scott 225). Crisp impression nicely complemented by purple “Registered” cancels, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98, SMQ value $740.00), this is the highest grade awarded and only one other shares this grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3330

1893, 8¢ lilac (Scott 225), marvelous top quality example featuring presice centering and deep prooflike color, a matchless GEM that would please the most quality conscious collector, o.g., never hinged, Superb, 1984 P.F. certificate. Scott $150. Estimate price $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1112

1893, 8¢ lilac (Scott 225), wonderfully fresh top quality example, appears to be never hinged, very pretty, o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), Extremely Fine. Scott $50. Estimate price $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1113

1893, 8¢ lilac (Scott 225), lovely bottom margin double letter “Z” single, intense color and sharp impression, o.g., never hinged, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $150. Estimate value $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1114

1893, 8¢ lilac (Scott 225), top margin letter “Z” single, o.g., never hinged, stunning, a beautifully centered example with extra large margins and super intense color, simply outstanding, Extremely Fine. Scott $150. Estimate $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 894

1893, 8¢ lilac (Scott 225), top plate block of 6, o.g., lightly hinged (lower left stamp is never hinged), premium multiple, with brilliant Post Office fresh color, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $420. Estimate $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 895

Scott #225, 8c Lilac, a most impressive mint single that is exceedingly well centered within extravagantly large margin, intensely rich color and a sharp impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a particularly choice and large-margined example; 1990 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ price $1,500.00 for 95 and $5,000.00 for 98).

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2012, Sale 140, Lot 169

1893, 8¢ lilac (Scott 225), splendid bottom margin plate no. 265 single, beautifully centered amid generous margins and bold rich color, a pristine mint GEM, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine. Scott $150. Estimate $250 – 350. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1481

1893, 8¢ lilac (Scott 225), wonderful top sheet margin single with part imprint, a gorgeous stamp that could easily pass as never hinged, beautiful rich color, a great stamp, o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), Extremely Fine to Superb, photocopy of 1987 P.F. certificate for strip of 5, from whih this stamp was taken, this being the left stamp from the strip. Scott $50. Estimate value $100 – 150. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1482

8c Lilac (225). Top selvage strip of three with part imprint, plate no. 268 and letter “Z Z”, stamps Mint N.H., h.r. in selvage of right pair, rich color, Very Fine, Scott Retail as Mint N.H. singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1026, Lot 1301

8c Lilac (Scott 225). Rich color nicely complemented by purple “Registered” cancel, choice centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $300.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 534

8c Lilac (Scott 225). Original gum, lightly hinged, Jumbo margins, essentially perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, a fantastic stamp, with 1996 and 2007 P.F. certificates (OGph, XF 90)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 533

1893, 8¢ lilac (Scott 225), lovely top plate number single, o.g., never hinged, immaculate mint condition with great color, Very Fine. Scott $150 Estimate price $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2012, Sale 628, Lot 342