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3c Deep Violet, “China Clay” Experimental Paper (333 var). Bottom imprint and plate no. 4927 block of six, much darker shade of paper which at one time constituted the “China Clay” paper, bottom right stamp slight internal crease, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, with 1992 P.F. certificate as No. 333a “China Clay”, the P.F. will no longer certify this variety so it is offered as is — although there is an argument between “scientists” over what constitutes China Clay paper, the obvious experimental nature of this rare paper variety has been known for 80+ years — ex Wampler (where it realized $6,000 as No. 333a) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2015, Sale 1093, Lot 84 |
US$1,000.00 |
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1909, 3¢ deep violet, grayish paper (Scott 333 var.), o.g., hinge remnant, lovely example with bold prooflike color, a lovely example of this tough stamp, Fine to Very Fine, 2014 P.F. certificate. Estimate $300 – 400. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1687 |
US$160.00 |
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3c Deep Violet (Scott 333). Top imprint and plate no. 4918 block of six, lightly hinged, Very Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1090, Lot 1446 |
US$130.00 |
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USA (Scott 333) 1908 WASHINGTON 3? DEEP VIOLET (TOP PLATE) Pretty top plate block of 6, plate #5131, with star, wide top selvage and rich color. Original gum, light hinge, fine to very fine. Cat $400. Regency-Superior, Nov 2014, Sale 108, Lot 1299 |
US$300.00 |
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3c Deep Violet (333). Wide top imprint and plate no. 4926 block of six, beautiful margins and centering, sharp impression, possible tiny faintest trace of hinging in selvage, Extremely Fine, choice plate block, Scott Retail as hinged Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 469 |
US$550.00 |
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U.S.; General Issues, 1908, 3¢ Deep Violet, Plate Block of 6, #333. N.h., large side #5121, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $650. Estimate value $200-220. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 100, Lot 567 |
US$207.00 |
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3c Deep Violet (Scott 333). Mint N.H. with bottom plate no. 5121 and star selvage, deep rich color and proof-like impression, outstanding centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2000 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ value $550.00), only two have graded higher and only five others share this grade Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 503 |
US$400.00 |
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1908, 3¢ deep violet (333), bottom plate number and imprint strip of 3, o.g., never hinged, premium quality multiple, with lively bright color, Very Fine. Scott $225 for singles. Estimate $150 – 200. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2013, Sale 640, Lot 315 |
US$180.00 |
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1908, 3¢ deep violet (333), bottom plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, wonderfully fresh example with lively bright color, Fine to Very Fine, 2006 P.F. certificate. Scott $600. Estimate $400 – 600. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3442 |
US$250.00 |
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333, 1908 3c Deep violet,block of four, lovely color, top stamps o.g., bottom stamps NH, Very Fine (Scott price $210) H.R. Harmer, Jun 2013, Sale 3003, Lot 1236 |
US$160.00 |
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1908, 3¢ deep violet (Scott 333), top plate number single, o.g., never hinged, extraordinary showpiece with breathtaking color on bright white paper, a perfectly centered GEM, Superb. Scott $75. Estimate price $200 – 300. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 449 |
US$110.00 |
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1908, 3¢ deep violet (Scott 333), o.g., never hinged, extraordinary example with huge margins and breathtaking rich color, a matchless GEM, Extremely Fine to Superb, 2009 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $75. Estimate $150 – 200. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 450 |
US$180.00 |
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1908, 3¢ deep violet (Scott 333), top plate block of 6, o.g., hinge remnants, handsome full wide top with brilliant fresh color, Fine. Scott $400. Estimate price $100 – 150. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 1095 |
US$90.00 |
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1908, 3¢ deep violet (Scott 333), bottom margin part imprint single, o.g., never hinged, sensational stamp, with massive boardwalk margins, gorgeous rich color, a most impressive example that rarely comes with margins like this, Extremely Fine. Scott $75. Estimate value $200 – 300. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 1094 |
US$170.00 |
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1908, 3¢ deep violet (Scott 333), fantastic centering and marvelous bright color, a beautiful multiple, right margin pair with imprint, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine. Scott $150. Estimate price $150 – 200. (Image 1) Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1746 |
US$190.00 |