Price of US Stamp Scott 36: 1857 12c George Washington. Page 4

12c Black, Plate 1 (Scott 36). Intense shade and proof-like impression nicely complemented by blue circular datestamp, beautiful centering EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1857 ISSUE FROM PLATE 1, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. — THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED. With 1989, 2003 and 2007 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98, SMQ value $9,900.00). This is the highest grade awarded and only two others share it.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 64

United States 1857-61 Issue 1857 12c black, plate III, l.h., fresh and fine, with 1996 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 201210, Lot 34

12c Black, Plate 3 (Scott 36b). Extra wide margins all around with perfs far from framelines, intense shade and impression which clearly shows double transfer at bottom, neat cancels leave design clearly visible EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1860 ISSUE FROM PLATE 3, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. THIS IS ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE WITH THE PROMINENT DOUBLE TRANSFER AT BOTTOM. Ex Floyd and Tahoe. With 1990 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $1,950.00 with no premium for the double transfer). Only one stamp has been graded higher (at 98). Considering the extraordinary margin width — almost unheard of in this issue — and the centering and face-free cancel, we consider this a very strong 95, if not a 98.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3094

12c Black (Scott 36). Intense shade and proof-like impression, perfectly centered with perforations clear of design on all sides, face-free strike of blue target cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1857 ISSUE FROM PLATE 1. THIS STAMP IS EXCEEDINGLY RARE WITH SUCH WONDERFUL CENTERING, IMPRESSION AND CANCELLATION. Ex Drucker, Hinrichs and Dauer. With 1988 and 2004 P.F. certificates. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98, SMQ value $9,900.00). This is the highest grade awarded and only two others have achieved this grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3093

1857, 12¢ black, plate I (Scott 36), handsome example with warm rich color, lovely red grid cancellation; light corner creases at upper left show only in fluid, Very Fine. Scott $370. Estimate value $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 964

Scott #36, 12c Black, plate I, used block of six, nicely centered for this, deep color and impression, Philadelphia town cancels, some rejoined or reinforced perfs., particularly between the first two columns, very fine; a handsome and rare block; cataloged as a block of four and a pair.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2012, Sale 140, Lot 101

12c Black, Plate 1 (Scott 36). Horizontal pair, choice centering, intense shade, neat red circular datestamp cancels, right stamp tiny perf flaws, otherwise Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1026, Lot 1188

United States 1857-61 Issue 1857 12c black, plate 3, unused with large part original gum, h.r., well centered for this difficult issue, deep rich color, fresh and v.f., with 2003 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 201206, Lot 29

12c Black, Plate 1 (Scott 36). Unusually choice centering for this difficult issue, intense shade and proof-like impression, light strike of circular datestamp and also with red “19” credit handstamp at lower right EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1857 ISSUE FROM PLATE 1. A DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND IN SUCH SUPERB CONDITION. With 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $2,750.00). Only three have graded higher to date.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 81

o U.S.; General Issues, 1857, 12¢ black, plate I, pair, #36. Used, Average to Fine. Scott $750. Estimate $150.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, May 2012, Sale 93, Lot 259

12c Black, Plate 1 (Scott 36). Block of four, original gum, small h.r., intense shade, right stamps faint natural gum bend, top right stamp tiny thin speck FINE-VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A SCARCE ORIGINAL-GUM BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE 1857 12-CENT FROM PLATE ONE, SCOTT 36. A BLOCK OF FOUR IS THE LARGEST MULTIPLE KNOWN. For some reason, the 12c 1857 Plate One used multiples are larger than the unused multiples. A used block of 28 is believed to be the largest. An unused block of eight was reported by Neinken but has not been seen nor shown in any literature, and it might have been broken. Blocks of four are the largest reported unused multiples, and most have faults. The example offered here, with decent centering and a small flaw which is not readily apparent, should be considered highly desirable.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 187

12c Black, Plate 1 (Scott 36). Intense shade and detailed impression nicely complemented by red grid cancel, well-proportioned margins, Very Fine and choice, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80, SMQ value $300.00), this stamp is far prettier than its grade implies

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 380

12c Black, Plate 1 (Scott 36). Beautiful centering for this tightly-spaced issue with perfs clear of framelines three sides and just touching at bottom, unobtrusive town cancel, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, SMQ value $875.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 379

12c Black, Plate 1 (Scott 36). Intense shade and impression, almost perfect centering with margins clear of framelines all around, clear Seneca Falls N.Y. datestamp EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1857 ISSUE FROM PLATE ONE. A DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND IN SUCH OUTSTANDING CONDITION. P.S.E. encapsulated (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $2,900.00). Only three have graded higher to date, all at 98

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 378

1857, 12¢ black, plate I (36), reasonably well centered with a finely detailed impression and full, lightly hinged original gum; fresh and Fine. Scott value $1,800 Expertization: 2007 PF Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 124