US Stamps Price Scott Catalogue # 315: 5c 1908 Abraham Lincoln Imperf. Page 11

5c Blue, Imperforate (Scott 315). Horizontal pair, large to huge margins all around, deep rich color and proof-like impression, neat wavy-line machine cancel EXTREMELY FINE. THE 1908 5-CENT IMPERFORATE IS EXTREMELY RARE IN USED CONDITION, ESPECIALLY AS A MULTIPLE. According to Johl, only 29 sheets of 400 of the 5c imperforate were issued. Most were sent to Indianapolis and the majority was used by manufacturers of private coils. Some unused were no doubt kept by collectors — 825 copies were distributed to members of the Detroit Philatelic Society. It is possible that most of the used copies originate from this supply. Ex Hillmer where acquired in our 1999 auction. We have offered only four used pairs since 1999. With 1987 P.F. certificate.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1028, Lot 311

1908, 5¢ blue, imperf (315), wonderfully fresh with huge, perfectly balanced margins and flawless, never hinged original gum; a choice, Extremely Fine to Superb Gem. SSV $650. Scott price $475 Expertization: 1987 & 2008 PF Certificates, the latter graded XF-S 95.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 312

1908, 5¢ blue, imperf (315), top margin imprint & plate no. block of six, large margins all around with deep, dark color and immaculate, never hinged original gum; a choice, Extremely Fine plate block. Scott value $4,250 Expertization: 2006 PF Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 314

1908, 5¢ blue, imperf (315), horizontal pair, exceptionally fresh and bright with large balanced margins and pristine, never hinged original gum; Extremely Fine and choice. Scott $1,050 Expertization: 2007 PF Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 313

1908, 5¢ blue, imperf (Scott 315), bottom margin part imprint single, o.g., never hinged, extremely impressive, wonderful well margined example with marvelous deep color, a most desirable imperforate single, Extremely Fine to Superb. Scott $500. Estimate $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 1066

1908, 5¢ blue, imperf (Scott 315), horizontal pair, o.g., very lightly hinged, choice multiple, unusually rich color and razor sharp impression, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $525. Estimate price $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 1067

Scott #315, 5c Blue imperforate, horizontal pair, large margins all around, rich color, o.g., n.h., trivial gum crease on the right stamp, extremely fine; 2012 PSE certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2012, Sale 140, Lot 216

Scott #315, 5c Blue imperforate, horizontal pair, full to large margins all around, strong rich color, o.g., n.h., very fine.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2012, Sale 140, Lot 217

1908, 5¢ blue, imperf (Scott 315), impressive bottom margin plate no. 2953 single, deep color and extra wide margins, o.g., never hinged; small crease and tear at the bottom of the sheet margin not affecting the stamp, Extremely Fine to Superb, 2005 P.S.E. certicate graded XF-SUP-95. SMQ $550 in grade of 95. Scott $500. Estimate value $500 – 750. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1723

1908, 5¢ blue, imperf (Scott 315), pleasing bottom margin part imprint single, could be never hinged, large margined example with outstanding color, o.g., barest trace of hinge, Extremely Fine to Superb. Scott $250. Estimate value $300 – 400. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1724

1908, 5¢ blue, imperf (Scott 315), rich ddep blue which is nicely centered within large margins, pair, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine post office fesh. Scott $1,050. Estimate $750 – 1,000. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1725

5c Blue, U.S. Automatic Vending Co. Ty. I (Scott 315). Pair, h.r., partly separated and rejoined, still Very Fine, scarce, with 2012 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1026, Lot 1373

5c Blue, Imperforate (Scott 315). Mint N.H. horizontal pair, large and even margins, Extremely Fine, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, unpriced in SMQ as a multiple)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1026, Lot 1372

5c Blue, Imperforate (Scott 315). Mint N.H., huge margins, intense shade and impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1998 P.F. and 2012 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $725.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1026, Lot 1371

5c Blue, Imperforate (Scott 315). Wide left margin block of four with part arrow and initials, large margins other sides, couple h.r., Very Fine block, also incl. left imprint and plate number block of 1c Green No. 314, h.r., Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 480