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3c Purple (Scott 268). Huge bottom imprint and plate no. 1216 block of six, two stamps faintly hinged, others Mint N.H., spectacular centering for this closely-spaced issue, beautiful intense color and wonderfully fresh, Extremely Fine, an outstanding quality plate block of this Bureau Issue, with 2000 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1605 |
US$950.00 |
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o U.S.; General Issues, 1895, 3¢ Purple, #268. Used, huge copy, grade 98J Superb, PSAG (2011) cert. Scott Stamp Values $675+, probably the finest used copy in existence . Estimate price $500-600. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2011, Sale 90, Lot 1412 |
US$748.00 |
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1895, 3¢ purple (Scott 268), attractive top margin imprint and plate no. 107 strip of three, o.g., never hinged, beautiful rich color, handsome piece, F.-V.F. Scott price $400. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jul 2011, Sale 625, Lot 860 |
US$160.00 |
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3c Purple (Scott 268). Mint N.H. block of four, perfectly centered, bright and crisp, Extremely Fine, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1007, Lot 2510 |
US$1,200.00 |
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1895, 3¢ purple (268), full bottom margin imprint and plate no. 1216 block of six, well centered with vivid color and solid perforations, original gum, lightly hinged on bottom left pair only, fresh and choice Extremely Fine. Scott $725 Expertization: 2000 PF Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 331, Lot 639 |
US$450.00 |
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1895, 3¢ purple (268), mathematically centered, large margins, choice color and pristine never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine, choice, one of only 5 at this grade and only one higher (98). SMQ value $900. Scott $115 Expertization: 1997 PF and 2007 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF-Sup 95. Provenance: Odeneal. Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 331, Lot 638 |
US$1,000.00 |
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United States 1894-95 Bureau Issues 1895 3c purple, plate no. strip of three, well centered, fresh color, n.h., v.f. Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2010, Sale 201001, Lot 127 |
US$280.00 |
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3c Purple, Imperforate (268a). Left arrow block of four, large margins all around, rich color, original gum, Very Fine and choice, a wonderful position block, Scott Retail with no premium for the arrow position Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 977, Lot 504 |
US$350.00 |
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3c Purple, Imperforate (268a). Top imprint and plate no. 103 block of six, large margins, bright color, original gum, light natural gum bend, Very Fine and choice, a scarce plate block, the largest multiple contained in Power Search outside of a set of blocks is a pair, unpriced in Scott as a plate block and reportedly unique as such Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 977, Lot 505 |
US$1,700.00 |
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3c Purple (Scott 268). Mint N.H. bottom imprint and plate no., 1216 block of six with wide selvage, deep rich color and proof-like impression, choice centering throughout, Extremely Fine, a stunning Mint N.H. plate block Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 977, Lot 393 |
US$950.00 |
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3c Purple (Scott 268). Top imprint and plate no. 91 block of six, original gum, top center stamp lightly hinged, others Mint N.H., bright shade, choice centering, Very Fine and choice, a beautiful plate block Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 977, Lot 394 |
US$1,100.00 |
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3c Purple (Scott 268). Mint N.H. horizontal block of six with top selvage, Fine-Very Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 1764 |
US$225.00 |
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3c Purple (Scott 268). Mint N.H., uncharacteristically wide margins and well-centered, fresh, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, SMQ value $365.00) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1581 |
US$250.00 |
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UNITED STATES 1894-95 BUREAU ISSUES 1895 3c purple, plate no. strip of three, well centered, fresh color, n.h., v.f. Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2008, Sale 200801, Lot 1169 |
US$280.00 |
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1895, 3¢ purple (268), top margin imprint and plate number 91, block of 14, deep, vivid color, nicely centered, original gum, never hinged. Fresh and F.-V.F. A handsome multiple. Scott value $2,220 Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 324, Lot 1159 |
US$2,700.00 |