Prices of US Stamp Scott Catalog #271: 6c 1895 Garfield Bureau. Page 3

6c Dull Brown (Scott 271). Original gum, lightly hinged, pretty shade on crisp paper, unusually wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98, SMQ price $920.00), this is the highest grade awarded and only one other shares it

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 253

6c Dull Brown (Scott 271). Perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, deep rich color on bright white paper, neat strike of Philadelphia oval cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT 1895 WATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. NO OTHER USED EXAMPLE OF THIS ISSUE HAS EXCEEDED A 95 GRADE. With 2011 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo, unpriced above the grade of 98, SMQ price $1,050.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded for a 6c Watermarked stamp in any condition category. The next highest grade for a used stamp is 95.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3386

1895, 6¢ dull brown (Scott 271), brilliant fresh top margin part imprint single, a choice example of this tough stamp, o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), Very Fine. Scott $120. Estimate value $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1183

6c Dull Brown, USIR Watermark (Scott 271a). Showing clear “I” of watermark, radiant color, unobtrusive strike of duplex cancel VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A RARE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1895 6-CENT WITH THE “I” OF “USIR” WATERMARK. ONLY 27 USED EXAMPLES ARE KNOWN TO US. The “USIR” (United States Internal Revenue) watermark error occurred when a supply of paper reserved for revenue stamp production was used for printing the 6c and 8c postage stamps. Unlike its more common 8c counterpart, the 6c is an extremely rare stamp. Our updated census of this issue, published at http://www.siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/271a/271a.pdf , records only 24 used copies certified as genuine by the Philatelic Foundation, plus three uncertified copies. Fifteen of those certified do not specify which letter is present. The other twelve are split exactly equally between the “I” and “R” of the watermark. Many examples have perfs either close or touching the design. Census No. 271a-CAN-16. With 2002 P.F. certificate.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1027, Lot 146

6c Dull Brown, USIR Watermark (Scott 271a). Showing clear “R” of watermark, unusually choice centering for this difficult variety, radiant color, neat cork cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL AND RARE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1895 6-CENT WITH THE “R” OF “USIR” WATERMARK. ONLY 27 USED EXAMPLES ARE KNOWN TO US, AND THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE. The “USIR” (United States Internal Revenue) watermark error occurred when a supply of paper reserved for revenue stamp production was used for printing the 6c and 8c postage stamps. Unlike its more common 8c counterpart, the 6c is an extremely rare stamp. Our updated census of this issue, published at http://www.siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/271a/271a.pdf , records only 24 used copies certified as genuine by the Philatelic Foundation, plus three uncertified copies. Fifteen of those certified do not specify which letter is present. The other twelve are split exactly equally between the “I” and “R” of the watermark. Many examples have perfs either close or touching the design. Census No. 271a-CAN-08. Ex Hoffner and Rubin. With 1988 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90, unlisted in SMQ). This is the highest grade awarded to date and the only example to achieve this grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1027, Lot 145

6c Dull Brown (Scott 271). Brilliant color, almost perfectly centered, neat strike of Boston oval registry cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $325.00), only one has graded higher to date and only two others share this grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1027, Lot 144

1895, 6¢ dull brown (Scott 271), bottom margin part imprint single, o.g., previously hinged, outstanding example, virtually perfectly centered amid generous margins, wonderful deep rich color, very attractive copy of this tough stamp, Extremely Fine to Superb. Scott $120. Estimate price $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 981

1895, 6¢ dull brown, imperf proof on stamp paper (Scott 271P), top imprint and plate number strip of 3, o.g., hinge remnants, tremendously rare position piece with warm rich color, extremely rare; center stamp with thin spot, otherwise Very Fine, only 300 issued. Scott $275 for a pair. Estimate value $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 982

Scott #271, 6c Dull brown, impeccably well centered within large margins, rich fresh color, o.g., relatively lightly hinged, extremely fine; an uncommonly choice example; 2012 PSE certificate (Superb 98 OGh; SMQ value $920.00); this is the highest grade the PSE has given to any mint #271, being one of only two to grade Superb 98 (both hinged).

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2012, Sale 140, Lot 193

Scott #271, 6c Dull brown, a magnificent mint example in the finest condition we have ever encountered on this difficult value, possessing perfect centering amid margins that are extraordinarily large, but just as impressive is this stamp’s stunningly rich color and a deeply etched impression on bright paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a pristine gem for the perfectionist; 2006 PSE certificate; ex-Floyd.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2012, Sale 140, Lot 192

1895, 6¢ dull brown (Scott 271), attractive bottom margin plate no. 184 single, tremendous deep dark color, o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine. Scott $120. Estimate value $75 – 100. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1616

1895, 6¢ dull brown (Scott 271), matchless top quality strip with the 2 left stamps being Superb GEMS that would grade extremely high if broken out of the strip, large margins on all stamps and vibrant rich color, without question this is the finest intact imprint and plate # strip in existence, top margin strip of 3 with plate number and imprint, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine. Scott $1,250. Estimate value $2,000 – 3,000. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1617

1895, 6¢ dull brown (Scott 271), wonderfully rich color with sharp clearly etched impression, pristine mint condition, as fresh as the day it was first printed, bottom margin strip of 3 with plate number and imprint, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $1,250. Estimate price $750 – 1,000. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1618

6c Dull Brown, USIR Watermark (271a). Horizontal pair, “R” of watermark straddles both stamps, bright color, bold strike of “Baltimore Md. Reg” oval registry cancel, right stamp tiny crease at bottom left FINE. A RARE PAIR OF THE 1895 6-CENT WATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE WITH THE “R” OF THE WATERMARK STRADDLING BOTH STAMPS. THIS IS THE ONLY USED MULTIPLE KNOWN TO US. The “USIR” (United States Internal Revenue) watermark error occurred when a supply of paper reserved for revenue stamp production was used for printing the 6c and 8c postage stamps. Unlike its more common 8c counterpart, the 6c is an extremely rare stamp. Our updated census of this issue records only 29 used copies. This is the only used multiple known to us. Listed but unpriced in Scott as a pair. Scott Retail as singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 467

6c Dull Brown (Scott 271). Mint N.H., lovely rich color, well-centered, Extremely Fine, with 2001 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90, SMQ price $750.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 599