US Stamp Price Scott Catalogue 304 – 5c 1903 Abraham Lincoln. Page 1

1903, 5¢ blue (Scott 304), o.g., never hinged, sensational example with bold prooflike color with the deepest and richest color we’ve ever seen on this stamp, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2012 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 85. Scott Stamp Values $210 in the grade of VF-XF-85. Scott $150. Estimate price $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2853

5c Blue (304). Mint N.H. block of four, rich color on bright paper, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, the bottom left stamp is especially nice, Scott Retail as singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 540

1903, 5¢ blue. Left margin plate number “2954” single, o.g., never hinged, beautifully centered amid large well balanced margins, wonderfully rich color, Extremely Fine, a striking plate number single, with 2008 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ price $390). Scott No. 304; $150.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2777

5c Blue (Scott 304). Bottom imprint and plate no. 3158 block of six, top center stamp slightly disturbed original gum, vivid color, outstanding centering, Extremely Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2015, Sale 1093, Lot 13

USA (Scott 304) 1903 LINCOLN 5? BLUE (JUMBO) Extremely fine with Jumbo margins all-around. Fresh, MINT never hinged. (1998 PF Cert for original block) Cat price $150.

Regency-Superior, Nov 2014, Sale 108, Lot 657

1903, 5¢ blue (Scott 304), block of 4, o.g., lightly hinged (bottom 2 stamps never hinged), BREAKER ALERT! An extraordinary top quality multiple, beautifully centered with dazzling bright color; the two bottom stamps are in immaculate mint condition and both of these stamps would sell for a bundle if broken out and sold as individual stamps; how this block has survived the years without being broken up is hard to imagine; top right stamp with small thin spot, otherwise Extremely Fine, 2007 P.F. certificate. Scott $420 for singles. Estimate price $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2307

Scott #304, 5c Blue, well centered within large margins, rich intense color and impression, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2014 PF certificate ( XF 90; SSV $350.00).

Spink Shreves Galleries, May 2014, Sale 148, Lot 253

5c Blue (Scott 304). Mint N.H. block of four, intense color and clear impression, incredibly wide outside margins, bottom pair Fine, top left Very Fine and top right stamp is the Mother of All Jumbos and Extremely Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2014, Sale 1068, Lot 225

1903, 5¢ blue (Scott 304), bottom plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, brilliant fresh color, immaculate condition; few perf separations, Very Good, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $1,425. Estimate $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2014, Sale 648, Lot 2221

5c Blue (Scott 304). Mint N.H., wide margins and essentially perfect centering, deep rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1359

5c Blue (Scott 304). Mint N.H. bottom imprint and plate no. 3484 block of six, deep rich color on bright paper, Very Fine, a plate block with wonderful visual appeal, with 2007 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1360

5c Blue (Scott 304). Mint N.H., deep dark color and bright paper, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp with great eye appeal, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ price $975.00 as 95, $2,900.00 as 98), only four have graded higher (the highest is a 98J) and only two others share this grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 486

1903, 5¢ blue (304), bold black cancellation, fantastic centering and breathtaking deep rich color, an incredible representation of this issue, Extremely Fine to Superb, 2010 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP-95, 1 of 10 examples attaining this grade, with 11 others grading higher, according to P.S.E.’s population report. SMQ $220 in grade of XF-Sup-95. Scott $2. Estimate price $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2013, Sale 640, Lot 285

5c Blue (Scott 304). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ price $975.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3821

304, 1903 5c Blue,NH, balanced with ample margins all around, Extremely Fine (Scott $150)

H.R. Harmer, Nov 2013, Sale 3004, Lot 1222