Value of US Stamps Scott Catalog # 284 – 1898 15c Clay Bureau. Page 2

15c Olive Green (Scott 284). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color, detailed impression, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 415

1898, 15¢ olive green (Scott 284), o.g., never hinged, exceptionally fresh example in immaculate mint condition, Very Fine. Scott $500. Estimate price $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2014, Sale 655, Lot 356

1898, 15¢ olive green (Scott 284), o.g., previously hinged, select top quality stamp with mirror like impression, one of the choicest examples you’ll ever see, Extremely Fine to Superb, 2003 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP-95 (1 of 9 at this grade, with only 2 others grading higher). SMQ $600 in the grade of XF-SUP-95. Scott $160. Estimate price $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 653, Lot 2197

Scott #284, 15c Olive green, well centered within large margins, attractive color, o.g., barest trace of hinging, very fine; 1994 PF certificate as n.h. and 2013 PF certificate (VF-XF 85; SSV $210.00).

Spink Shreves Galleries, May 2014, Sale 148, Lot 234

**    15¢ olive green (Scott 284), perfectly centered and deep color, original gum, never hinged, a Superb gem (photo). $500 Expertization: 1997 P.F. Certificate. Provenance: McCree.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 407

15c Olive Green (Scott 284). Mint N.H. block of four with bottom right corner selvage, exceptionally well-centered, strong color and beautiful impression, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, the bottom right stamp is a Gem

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1305

15c Olive Green (Scott 284). Mint N.H. top imprint and plate no. 264 strip of three, selvage reduced, stamps are nicely centered, fresh and Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1304

15c Olive Green (Scott 284). Mint N.H. wide top imprint and plate no. 264 strip of three, strong color, Fine and handsome

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1303

15c Olive Green (Scott 284). Mint N.H. with bottom plate no. 264 selvage, intense shade and impression, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, blue “RWB” backstamp, with 1985 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85; SMQ $800.00), given the centering we are sure the backstamp was taken into consideration in the grading of this stamp

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 468

284, 1898 15c Olive green, top plate no. 264 single, strong color, NH, nearly Very Fine (Scott $500)

H.R. Harmer, Nov 2013, Sale 3004, Lot 1201

15c Olive Green (Scott 284). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color and proof-like impression, beautiful centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ value $580.00 as 95, $1,100.00 as 98), only one has graded higher (at 98) and no others share this grade, the paucity of higher grades also extends to Mint N.H. stamps — only one has graded higher than 95

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1057, Lot 872

Scott #284, 15c Olive green, well centered within large margins, attractive color, o.g., never hinged, very fine; 1994 PF certificate

Spink Shreves Galleries, Aug 2013, Sale 144, Lot 191

15c Olive Green (Scott 284). Mint N.H., intense color on bright paper, wide margins and well-centered, Very Fine and choice, with copy of 1996 P.F. certificate for block

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 1044, Lot 225

Scott #284, 15c Olive green, select mint example of this difficult value, particularly well centered within generous margins, luxuriant deep color, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2012 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $800.00).

Spink Shreves Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 142, Lot 269

1898, 15¢ olive green (Scott 284), o.g., never hinged, choice example in immaculate mint condition and gleaming bright color, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $500. Estimate $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 191