US Stamps Values Scott Catalogue # 274 – 15c 1895 Clay Bureau. Page 3

Scott #274, 15c Dark blue, select mint example that is exceedingly well centered within large margins, deeply rich color and a sharp detailed impression on fresh paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1992 PF certificate and a 2012 PSE certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 146, Lot 318

15c Dark Blue (Scott 274). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, Jumbo margins, long and full perforations, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, ex Dr. Morris, with 1991 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 457

1895, 15¢ dark blue (274), attractive light black cancellation, tremendous example of this surprisingly difficult stamp, beautifully centered with great color, the cream of the crop when it comes to outstanding #274’s, Extremely Fine to Superb, 2012 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP-95, 1 of 9 examples attaining this grade, with only 6 others grading higher, according to P.S.E.’s population report. SMQ $350 in grade of XF-Sup-95. Scott $18. Estimate price $250 – 350.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2013, Sale 640, Lot 234

15c Dark Blue, Imperforate (274a). Mint N.H. left sheet margin horizontal pair, large margins other sides, deep rich color, Extremely Fine, this is the only Mint N.H. example we have offered since keeping computerized records, with 2013 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as hinged pair

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3764

15c Dark Blue (Scott 274). Original gum, small h.r., perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, intense shade and impression on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, a stunning stamp, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ price $1,500.00 as 98), this is the highest grade awarded to a hinged stamp and it is the only example to achieve this grade (one Mint N.H. has graded higher)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3762

15c Dark Blue (Scott 274). Deep rich color on bright paper, neat cork cancel, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ price $350.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3763

274, 1895 15c Dark blue, strong impression and balanced margins, NH, Extremely Fine, 2013 PSE certificate (Scott $625)

H.R. Harmer, Nov 2013, Sale 3004, Lot 1194

15c Dark Blue (Scott 274). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color on bright paper, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine, a pretty stamp, with 1990 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $395.00 as 90, $950.00 as 95)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1057, Lot 860

1895, 15¢ dark blue (274), o.g., previously hinged, exquisite rich color on clean white paper, very pretty stamp, Very Fine, 2006 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-80. SMQ $190. Scott $210. Estimate price $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3362

Scott #274, 15c Dark blue, bottom margin partial imprint single, prooflike color and impression on pristine white paper, o.g., n.h., very fine; photocopy of 2002 PF certificate for a strip of three, this being the center stamp.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Aug 2013, Sale 144, Lot 188

15c Dark Blue (Scott 274). Mint N.H. with wide bottom plate no. 264 selvage, intense shade on bright paper, Very Fine and choice, with copy of 1994 P.F. certificate for strip of three

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 405

274, 1895 15c Dark blue, ,h.r., reperf at right, Extremely Fine centering (Scott price $210)

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2013, Sale 3003, Lot 1174

Scott #274, 15c Dark blue, gorgeous mint example, precisely centered within balanced margins, intense color and sharp impression, o.g., l.h., an extremely fine gem with few peers; 2013 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ value $1,500.00) one of a mere three examples to achieve this impressive grade, with none higher.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 142, Lot 266

1895, 15¢ dark blue (Scott 274), bottom plate number single, o.g., never hinged, eye catching example, bold deep rich color printed on lily white paper, very pleasing position piece, Very Fine. Scott $625. Estimate price $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 392

1895, 15¢ dark blue (Scott 274), o.g., never hinged, fresh and handsome mint example with gorgeous deep rich color, Fine to Very Fine, with photocopy of 1985 P.F. certificate for a vertical strip of 3, from which this stamp was taken, this being the bottom stamp from the strip. Scott $625. Estimate price $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 184