US Stamp Values Scott 362: 6c 1909 George Washington Bluish Paper. Page 4

6c Red Orange, Bluish (362). Block of four, new certificate states slightly disturbed original gum, really just hinge marks, top stamps h.r., vibrant color on deeply blued paper FINE-VERY FINE. A RARE SOUND ORIGINAL-GUM BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE 6-CENT BLUISH PAPER ISSUE. Approximately a dozen plate blocks are known, as is a pane of 100. Blocks are rare. With 2013 P.F. certificate. Scott Catalogue assigns only a $250.00 premium for a block versus four singles.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 504

362, 1909 6c Red orange on bluish,part o.g., reperforated at bottom, fresh and Fine appearance, 2013 PSE ,Certificate (Scott price $1,250)

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2013, Sale 3003, Lot 1254

U.S.; General Issues, 1909, 6¢ red orange, bluish paper, #362. O.g., reperfed at bottom, short perf at upper left, Fine, PSAG (2012) cert. Scott $1,250. Estimate $250.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 97, Lot 376

1909, 6¢ red orange, bluish paper (Scott 362), top plate number single, o.g., never hinged, one of the few 6¢ bluish papers known showing the plate number, gorgeous example in immaculate mint condition, dazzling rich color, a rare opportunity to acquire a choice mint 6¢ blue paper, Fine, 1987 P.F. certificate. Scott $3,000. Estimate $1,500 – 2,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2013, Sale 636, Lot 318

6c Red Orange, Bluish (362). Block of four, top stamps h.r., vibrant color on deeply blued paper FINE-VERY FINE. A RARE SOUND ORIGINAL-GUM BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE 6-CENT BLUISH PAPER ISSUE. Approximately a dozen plate blocks are known, as is a pane of 100. Blocks should be considered rare — the last block of four we offered was in 1989. Scott Catalogue assigns only a $250.00 premium for a block versus four singles.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1735

6c Red Orange, Bluish (Scott 362). Mint N.H., vibrant color except where slightly oxidized at top (not present when certified), Very Fine, scarce in Mint N.H. condition, with 1999 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1734

1909, 6¢ red orange, bluish paper (Scott 362), o.g., lightly hinged, impressive copy of this mighty difficult 6¢ bluish paper, with superior rich color, and decent centering, extremely undervalued, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,250. Estimate $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 234

U.S.; General Issues, 1909, 6¢ Red Orange, Bluish Paper, #362. O.g., Fine, PF (1996) cert. Scott $1,250. Estimate price $400-500.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jan 2013, Sale 96, Lot 558

1909, 6¢ red orange, bluish paper (Scott 362), o.g., very lightly hinged, gorgeous example with breathtaking brilliant fresh color, a very elusive stamp when found in this marvelous quality, Very Fine, 1995 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,250. Estimate $1,000 – 1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 637

6c Red Orange, Bluish (362). Bottom imprint and plate no. block of six with narrow selvage (number partly visible, possibly 4938), top stamps Mint N.H., bottom stamps lightly hinged, vibrant color on deeply blued paper, top center stamp small natural inclusion, few perf separations at bottom FINE. A SCARCE PLATE BLOCK OF THE 6-CENT ON BLUISH PAPER. Especially desirable with three Mint N.H. stamps. Scott Retail as hinged plate block.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 2009

6c Red Orange, Bluish (Scott 362). Lightly hinged, brilliant color, with plate no. 4938 selvage at left, light corner crease at bottom right, Fine appearance, scarce with the plate number

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 2008

6c Red Orange, Bluish (Scott 362). Mint N.H. with wide top selvage, vibrant color on deeply blued paper VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED TOP SELVAGE EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT ON BLUISH. With 1995 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1033, Lot 4202

6c Red Orange, Bluish (362). Rich color on nicely blued paper, two light strikes of mute oval cancel, small thin spot at right in area of watermark is barely noticeable FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1909 6-CENT ON BLUISH PAPER. ONLY TEN ARE KNOWN USED, AND OF THESE PERHAPS THREE ARE SOUND. A GREAT RARITY. Our census of Scott 362 used, illustrated below and available at our website at http://siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/362/362.pdf , illustrates the ten used examples of Scott 361 certified as genuine. Three additional copies are certified with either non-contemporary cancels or decline opinion, leaving only ten undisputedly genuine copies. Of these ten only four are sound or potentially sound, and only two are well-centered. They are difficult to find in any condition — only two used copies are contained in Power Search. Census No. 362-CAN-01. With 1975 P.F. certificate.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1028, Lot 341

1909, 6¢ red orange, bluish paper (362), remarkably well centered large margins, bright, fresh color and lightly hinged original gum; Extremely Fine and choice. Scott $1,250 Expertization: 1974 & 2002 PF Certificates.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 330

1909, 6¢ red orange, bluish paper (Scott 362), o.g., hinge remnant, beautifully centered example with deep vibrant color, quite a handsome example of this scarce stamp; expertly reperforated at right (not mentioned on the accompanying certificate), otherwise Very Fine, clear 2012 Weiss certificate. Scott $1,250. Estimate $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 1126