US Stamps Values Scott Catalog #306 – 8c 1902 Martha Washington. Page 1

USA (Scott 306) 1902 MARTHA WASHINGTON 8¢ VIOLET BLACK (BOTTOM PLATE) MINT never hinged bottom margin plate block of 6 (plate #1498). Fine to very fine. Cat price $1250.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 1308

1902, 8¢ violet black (Scott 306), o.g., never hinged, desirable example with extra large margins and rich color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 1997 P.F. certificate. Scott $100. Estimate value $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2854

1902, 8¢ violet black. O.g., never hinged, choice centering amid uncommonly large margins, deep bold color an crisp detailed impression, Extremely Fine and choice, a beautiful large margin never hinged gem, with 1999 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 306; $100.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2312

8c Violet Black (Scott 306). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 1989, 2003 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $275.00 as 90, $725.00 as 95)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2015, Sale 1093, Lot 16

8c Violet Black (Scott 306). Mint N.H., sharp color on bright white paper, outstanding centering, Extremely Fine Gem

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2015, Sale 1092, Lot 1261

USA (Scott 306) 1902 MARTHA WASHINGTON 8¢ VIOLET BLACK, BLOCK A MINT never hinged block of 4. Post Office fresh, extremely fine. (2013 PF Cert #512484)

Regency-Superior, Jan 2015, Sale 109, Lot 1082

USA (Scott 306) 1902 MARTHA WASHINGTON 8¢ VIOLET BLACK (JUMBO) Big JUMBO stamp. OG, previously hinged, tiny margin inclusion top right, otherwise extremely fine. Cat $40.

Regency-Superior, Jan 2015, Sale 109, Lot 1083

1902, 8¢ violet black (Scott 306), o.g., never hinged, marvelous well centered stamp with elegant color, a very attractive example, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $100. Estimate value $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2014, Sale 661, Lot 271

8c Violet Black (Scott 306). Mint N.H. bottom imprint and plate no. 1498 block of six, deep rich color and proof-like impression, choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1361

Scott #306, 8c Violet black, excellent centering within uncommonly large margins, deep rich color and a highly detailed impression, o.g., never hinged, extremely fine and most desirable; 2013 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $725.00).

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 146, Lot 354

1902, 8¢ violet black (Scott 306), top left corner margin strip of 3, o.g., stamps never hinged, hinged in selvage only, dramatic appearing multiple featuring “crazy perfs” in selvage caused by pre-printing paper foldover, light diagonal crease caused by the foldover, an impressive exhibition quality showpiece with terrific eye appeal, Fine. Scott $300. Estimate $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2013, Sale 636, Lot 282

8c Violet Black (Scott 306). Rich color, detailed impression, mathematically perfect centering, unobtrusive strike of circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, a stunning used example of this issue, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ price $500.00 as 98), only one has graded higher and none share this desirable grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1655

U.S.; General Issues, 1907, 2¢, 8¢ on Cover With 1907 EKU of Jamestown Exposition Cancels, Scott #306, 319. Clear strike in purple of Bomar N07-05 dated April 1, 1907, plus Exposition M.O.B. cancel and Norfolk, VA registry cancel, annotated Reg #1 and Exposition Station, Seattle Apr 7 receiving cancel on reverse, plus the Norfolk, VA Postmaster receipt given to Mr. Temple who worked for the Post Office Dept., finally enclosure addressed to his son which reads “keep this bill and letter as a souvenir, being the first one to be registered at the Jamestown Exposition Station 1907”, wonderful piece of exposition history, Fine to Very Fine, unique item . Estimate price $3,000-4,000.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jan 2013, Sale 96, Lot 539

1902, 8¢ violet black (Scott 306), o.g., never hinged, unbelievably fresh and choice example with deep intense color and wonderfully balanced margins, a great stamp, Extremely Fine, 1997 P.F. certificate. Scott $100. Estimate value $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 543

1902, 8¢ violet black (Scott 306), left plate number single, o.g., never hinged, impressive and particularly choice example with wide margins and vivid color, Extremely Fine. Scott $100. Estimate price $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 544