Value of US Stamps Scott Cat. 283: 10c 1898 Webster Bureau. Page 4

10c Orange Brown, Ty. II (Scott 283). Original gum, lightly hinged, marvelous centering, fresh, bright color, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90, SMQ value $265.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 616

1898, 10¢ orange brown, type II (283), post office fresh with mathematically precise centering, rich warm color and spotless, never hinged original gum; absolutely Superb. SMQ value $13,900. Scott $450 THE 10¢ TYPE II IS EXTRAORDINARILY DIFFICULT TO LOCATE IN SUPERB NEVER HINGED CONDITION— THIS EXAMPLE MAY WELL BE THE FINEST EXTANT AS IT IS THE SOLE RECIPIENT OF A SUPERB 98, THE HIGHEST GRADE YET AWARDED BY PSE. Expertization: PSE encapsulated and graded Superb 98.

Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 358

10c Orange Brown, Ty. II (Scott 283). Mint N.H., fresh color, well-proportioned margins, small gum bend at bottom, Very Fine and choice, with 1994 P.F. certificate for block

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2011, Sale 1017, Lot 705

10c Orange Brown, Ty. II (283). Bottom imprint and plate no. 998 strip of three, side stamps Mint N.H., center stamp lightly hinged, brilliant color, well-balanced margins, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2011, Sale 1017, Lot 706

10c Orange Brown, Ty. II (283). Mint N.H. top imprint and plate no. 996 strip of four with wide selvage, radiant color, long and full perforations VERY FINE. A RARE IMPRINT AND PLATE NUMBER MULTIPLE OF THE 1899 10-CENT TYPE II. AS AN INDICATION OF RARITY, WE HAVE NEVER SOLD A FULL PLATE BLOCK IN MINT NEVER-HINGED CONDITION. In 2011 we offered a no-gum plate block, also from the top position, but with shorter selvage, it was the only full plate block we had offered since keeping computerized records. A similar one with gum was offered in the Wampler sale. This Mint N.H. strip, with the full imprint and plate no., is a great rarity. With 2011 P.S.E. certificate. Scott Retail as Mint N.H. imprint and plate no. strip of three and Mint N.H. single

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2011, Sale 1011, Lot 643

10c Orange Brown, Ty. II (283). Top imprint and plate no. 1339 block of six, unused (no gum), bright color and Extremely Fine, last sold 12 years ago in Sale 818, and still the only plate block of Scott 283 we have offered since keeping computerized records, very scarce, Scott Retail as original gum

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1007, Lot 2529

10c Orange Brown, Ty. II (Scott 283). Most recent certificate (P.S.E.) opines hinged and reperfed at left and bottom, previous certificates (P.F.) state Mint N.H. and sound, bright shade, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine appearance, with 1983 and 2000 P.F. certificates, plus the killer 2009 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1007, Lot 2528

10c Orange Brown, Ty. II, Vertical Watermark (Scott 283a). Mint N.H., radiant color, fresh and Fine example of this scarce watermark variety, with copy of 2010 P.S.E. certificate for block

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1007, Lot 2530

1898, 10¢ orange brown, type II, vertical watermark (283a), nearly perfectly centered with warm color and barely hinged original gum, an Extremely Fine gem. Scott Stamp Values $450. Scott price $150 Expertization: 1994 PF and 2010 PSAG Certificates, the latter graded 90, neither noting vertical watermark.

Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2011, Sale 337, Lot 2731

United States 1894-95 Bureau Issues 1897 10c orange brown, type II, plate no. horizontal strip of three, stamps n.h., l.h. in top margin, fresh color, fine (cat. value for n.h. singles)

Cherrystone Auctions, Feb 2011, Sale 201102, Lot 79

U.S.; General Issues, 1898, 10¢ orange brown, type II, #283. N.h., fresh, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $450. Estimate value $120.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 87, Lot 239

1898, 10¢ brown, type II (283 var.), beautifully centered with extra wide margins and never hinged original gum; bright, fresh and Extremely Fine. Scott $450 Expertization: 1993 pfc not noting shade.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 333, Lot 3697

1898, 10¢ orange brown, type II (283), nearly perfectly centered with bright, warm color and pristine, never hinged original gum, post office fresh and Extremely Fine. Scott price $450 Expertization: 1991 PSE Certificate before the PF began certifying hinging.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 333, Lot 3698

1898, 10¢ yellow brown, type II (283 var.), fresh and exceptionally well centered with pristine, never hinged original gum, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott price $450 Expertization: 1984 PF Certificate as the normal orange brown shade, before the PF began certifying hinging.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 333, Lot 3699

U.S.; General Issues, 1898, 10¢ Orange Brown, Type II, #283. O.g. (h.r.), 4 copies, Fine. Scott $600. Estimate price $120-140.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jul 2010, Sale 86, Lot 472