US Stamps Prices Scott 34: 1857 10c George Washington. Page 5

United States 1857-61 Issue 1857 10c green, type IV, pos.55L, black grid cancel, well centered for this issue, deep rich color, fresh and v.f., with 1995 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 201206, Lot 28

10c Green, Ty. IV (34). Position 86L1, recut at top, beautiful centering with unusually wide and balanced margins, wonderful deep shade and early impression, bold New York Ocean Mail circular datestamp with integral grid cancel leaves the type characteristics clearly visible EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A TRULY REMARKABLE EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 10-CENT TYPE IV, COMBINING SUPERB CENTERING, LONG AND FULL PERFORATIONS, AMAZING COLOR AND A RARE NEW YORK OCEAN MAIL CANCELLATION. EASILY ONE OF THE FINEST WE HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED. The 1857 10c Type IV stamps come from eight positions scattered throughout Plate 1 that have the top, bottom or both lines recut. Only 4% of all 10c Plate 1 stamps produced were Type IV’s, and an even smaller percentage were issued with perforations. They are scarce in such choice condition. Ex Welling, Dr. Morris and Lyons. With 1986 P.F. certificate. Unlisted in Scott with the rare N.Y. Ocean Mail cancel. Scott Retail as with normal cancel.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 79

1857, 10¢ green, type IV (Scott 34), neat black cancel, decent copy of this scarce stamp, gorgeous deep shade; small purple stains, otherwise Fine, 2011 Weiss certificate. Scott $2,400 Estimate $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2012, Sale 629, Lot 175

10c Green, Ty. IV (Scott 34). Position 65L1, recut at top, unused (no gum), pretty shade, reperfed at top VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A SCARCE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 10-CENT TYPE IV. AN EXTREMELY DIFFICULT ISSUE TO OBTAIN IN UNUSED CONDITION. The 1857 10c Type IV stamps come from eight positions scattered throughout Plate 1 that have the top, bottom or both lines recut. Only 4% of all 10c Plate 1 stamps produced were Type IV’s, and an even smaller percentage were issued with perforations. We have offered only four with original gum since 1993. With 2011 P.F. certificate not noting the position.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 182

() 1857, 10¢ green, type IV (34), recut at bottom, position 54L, fresh and exceptionally well centered, unused without gum, otherwise Very Fine and extremely attractive. Scott value $20,000 THIS BEAUTIFUL AND VERY WELL CENTERED UNUSED TYPE IV IS EASILY AMONG THE BEST OF THE 10 OR SO CERTIFIED UNUSED SINGLES. Expertization: 1966 & 1992 PF and 1992 PSE Certificates.

Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 123

o U.S.; General Issues, 1857, 10¢ Green, Type IV, #34. Pos. 3R1 (recut at top), light cancel, bit soiled, centered Very Fine, PF (1982) cert. Scott $2,500. Estimate price $700-800.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2012, Sale 92, Lot 832

1857, 10¢ green, type IV (Scott 34), Pos. 74L1, neat black town cancellation, handsome appearing well centered example with especially vibrant color, with eye appeal; small thin spot, torn at bottom, F.-V.F., 2005 A.P.S. certificate. Scott $2,400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2011, Sale 626, Lot 61

1857, 10¢ green, type IV (Scott 34), Pos. 86L1, attractive New York Ocean Mail cancellation, choice sound example of this tough stamp, gleaming rich color, completely sound in every respect, Fine, 1976 P.F. certificate. Scott $2,400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2011, Sale 626, Lot 60

10c Green, Ty. IV (Scott 34). Position 54L1, recut at bottom, rich color, light circular datestamp, Fine, with 1986 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1110

o 1857, 10¢ green, type IV (34), position 55L1, outer line recut at bottom, outstanding centering, strong color and impression, canceled by town circular datestamp, Extremely Fine. Scott value $2,600 AN UNUSUALLY CHOICE USED EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 10¢ TYPE IV. Expertization: 2007 P.S.E. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2011, Sale 338, Lot 1714

o U.S.; General Issues, 1857, 10¢ Green, Type IV, #34. Black PAID and red transit cancels, “vertical crease and small corner crease at lower right”, Fine appearance, PSAG (2011) cert. Scott $2,400. Estimate value $350-400.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2011, Sale 90, Lot 1146

1857, 10¢ green, type IV (Scott 34), town cancel; faint corner crease, V.G.-Fine. Scott $2,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jul 2011, Sale 625, Lot 697

1857, 10¢ green, type IV (Scott 34), tied to piece by neat cancel, deep color, Fine. Scott value $2,400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jul 2011, Sale 625, Lot 696

10c Green, Ty. IV (Scott 34). Position 76L1, recut at bottom, unused (faint trace of gum), beautiful color, most recent certificate notes single shorter perf at left FINE. THE 1857 10-CENT TYPE IV IS ONE OF THE RAREST CLASSIC UNITED STATES ISSUES TO FIND IN UNUSED CONDITION. The 1857 10c Type IV stamps come from eight positions scattered throughout Plate 1 that have the top, bottom or both lines recut. Only 4% of all 10c Plate 1 stamps produced were Type IV’s, and an even smaller percentage were issued with perforations. Most are either faulty or off-center. With 1976 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2011, Sale 1010, Lot 32

10c Green, Ty. IV (Scott 34). Position 3R1, the “Misplaced Relief” position, used with 5c Red Brown, Ty. I (28), tied by “Lancaster Pa. Feb. 16, 1858” circular datestamp on cover to Paris, France, red “New York Paid 12 Feb. 17” credit datestamp, 10c also tied by boxed “P.D.” handstamp, appropriate transits, Very Fine, ex Hill, with 1991 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 1002, Lot 3794