US Stamps Values Scott Cat. 346: 1909 4c George Washington Imperf. Page 1

1909, 4¢ orange brown, Brinkerhoff type II perfs (Scott 346), pair, o.g., Fine to Very Fine, with 2014 P.F. certificate. Scott $165. Estimate price $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2015, Sale 672, Lot 2656

1909, 4¢ orange brown, Schermack type III perfs (Scott 346), strip of 5, o.g., never hinged, beautiful rich shade, a pristine mint multiple, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $125. Estimate value $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2896

1909, 4¢ orange brown, imperf. Top margin single with part imprint, o.g., never hinged, immense margins showing adjacent stamps around, fresh with strong bright color, a Superb jumbo gem. Scott No. 346; $29. A recent sale (11/19/2013) of the 4¢ Imperf. graded PSE 100, which showed large margins but no portions of adjoining stamps was sold for $350 + 15% buyer’s premium. This immense jumbo would certainly grade 100J.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2335

1909, 4¢ orange brown, imperf. Top margin plate number “4935” single, o.g., never hinged, immense margins showing portions of adjacent stamps, strong bright color, a Superb jumbo. Scott No. 346; $29. A recent sale (11/19/2013) of the 4¢ Imperf. graded PSE 100, which showed large margins but no portions of adjoining stamps was sold for $350 + 15% buyer’s premium. This immense jumbo would certainly grade at least 100, if not 100J.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2796

4c Orange Brown, Vertical Imperforate Coil (Scott 346V). Single with vertical guide line, tied by “Pittsburgh, Pa, Feb 18 1911” machine cancel on illustrated cover (front and back) of the Pittsburgh Steel Co., this is the earliest document use, Junction Tex. backstamp of Feb. 22, cover has been expertly restored (due to the bulky contents which are included), the restoration not affecting adhesive or markings, Very Fine appearance, one of only four recorded covers with the 4-Cent Vertical Imperforate Coil (all from the same company), ex Berkun

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2015, Sale 1093, Lot 105

USA (Scott 346) 1909 WASHINGTON 4? ORANGE BROWN (TOP PLATE) Post office fresh WIDE top plate block of 6 (#4935) with imprint and forward reading watermark. Very fine and MINT never hinged. Cat value $275.

Regency-Superior, Nov 2014, Sale 108, Lot 1303

346, 1909 4c Orange brown,Schermack Type II perforations and control perfin pattern #123456789 (all nine pins), scarce on 4c, Fine, 2012 APS certificate (Scott $1,500)

H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1328

1909, 4¢ orange brown, imperf (Scott 346), left plate block of 6, o.g., lightly hinged (5 stamps never hinged), gorgeous example featuring bold rich color and sharp clear impression, simply gorgeous, Extremely Fine to Superb. Scott $175. Estimate price $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2014, Sale 655, Lot 645

1909, 4¢ orange brown, Mail-O-Meter type III perfs (Scott 346), o.g., previously hinged; tiny natural fiber inclusion on throat, Fine to Very Fine, 2014 P.F. certificate. Scott $250. Estimate price $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 509

4c Orange Brown, Imperforate (Scott 346). Mint N.H., huge even margins, fresh color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $150.00 as 98, unpriced in any higher grade)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3855

4c Orange Brown, Imperforate (Scott 346). Huge margins all around, unobtrusive oval registry cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $150.00 as 98), this is the highest grade awarded and the only example to achieve it

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 492

346, 1909 4c Orange brown, ,guide line strip of four, h.r. on top and bottom stamps, two center stamps NH, margins are touching at right, tiny scuff at along margin at right, ,Very Difficult Imperf Coil ,(Scott $625)

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2013, Sale 3003, Lot 1247

Scott 346, 1909 4c Orange brown, ,large margins all around (each with portions of the surrounding stamps, right side with imprint and star), NH, 2012 PSE Graded GEM 100 Certificate (SMQ value $165 for 98)

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2013, Sale 3003, Lot 1246

U.S.; General Issues, 1909, 4¢ orange brown, imperf, imprint plate block of 6, #346. L.h., left #4935, Very Fine. Scott $175. Estimate $70.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 97, Lot 373

1909, 4¢ orange brown, imperf (Scott 346), horizontal pair, o.g., never hinged, unbelievable huge margined pair with brilliant fresh color, an eye catching showpiece, Superb. Scott $63. Estimate value $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 460