Value of US Stamp Scott Catalogue # 379 – 1911 6c George Washington Perf 12. Page 3

6c Red Orange (Scott 379). Jumbo margins and perfectly centered, bright color, neat strike of South Boston oval cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a massive stamp, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ $95.00 as 95, $310.00 as 98), only one has graded higher to date (at 98) and only five others share this grade, another of the five is also part of this collection but not offered in this sale (leaving only four others,) but in our opinion this example is superior

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1028, Lot 352

1911, 6¢ red orange (Scott 379), top plate block of 6, o.g., lightly hinged (5 stamps never hinged) (noticeable gum skip caused by short gum along the top of the 3 top stamps), brilliant fresh color, very fresh and pleasing example, Fine. Scott $440. Estimate $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 1149

1911, 6¢ red orange (Scott 379), top plate block of 6, o.g., very lightly hinged, handsome example with warm rich color, Fine. Scott $500. Estimate $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 1150

1911, 6¢ red orange (Scott 379), top plate block of 6, expertly regummed, extremely intense color, choice example, Fine. Scott $440. Estimate $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 1151

Scott #379, 6c Red orange, mathematically precise centering amid considerably larger margins than typically found, gorgeous vibrant color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 1999 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ price $725.00); ex-Jarrett.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2012, Sale 140, Lot 244

1911, 6¢ red orange (Scott 379), brilliant fresh, blinding color, beautifully balanced wide margins, an exceptional and attractive example, bottom margin single with part imprint, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine, 2007 PSE graded cert (XF 90). Scott $80. Estimate price $100 – 150. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1796

1911, 6¢ red orange (Scott 379), pretty top margin plate no. 5222 single with gleaming bright color, immaculate mint stamp, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $80. Estimate price $100 – 150. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1797

1911, 6¢ red orange (Scott 379), tremendous multiple, each stamp with huge boardwalk margins and beautiful deep rich color, an outstanding showpiece featuring 3 great stamps, top margin strip of 3 with plate number, star and imprint, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine. Scott $240. Estimate price $500 – 750. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1798

6c Red Orange (Scott 379). Mint N.H., vibrant color, superior centering with Jumbo margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1911 6-CENT PERF 12 SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK ISSUE. THIS STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E., WHICH IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ price $2,400.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded to date and only three others share this grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1026, Lot 1399

6c Red Orange (Scott 379). Mint N.H. with part imprint selvage at bottom, radiant color, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ price $725.00 as 95, $2,400.00 as 98)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1026, Lot 1400

1911, 6¢ red orange (Scott 379), o.g., lightly hinged, wow, huge, jumbo margins, fresh, vibrant color, a truly choice, eye popping stamp, Extremely Fine to Superb, 1988 PF Cert. Scott $35 Estimate price $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2012, Sale 629, Lot 316

1911, 6¢ red orange (Scott 379), top plate block of 6, o.g., lightly hinged, impressive full wide top, fiery bright shade; light natural vertical gum bends, Fine. Scott $500 Estimate $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2012, Sale 629, Lot 317

o 1911, 6¢ red orange (379), perfectly centered with extra wide margins, absolutely brilliant color and a clear Visalia, Calif serrated oval cancel; a choice, Extremely Fine to Superb Jumbo. Only a single used 6¢ has been graded higher. SMQ $95 for a normal 95. Scott $1 Expertization: 2010 PSE Certificate graded XF-Sup 95J.

Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2012, Sale 344, Lot 4546

1911, 6¢ red orange (379), left margin imprint, plate no. & star block of 6, bright, fresh and well centered, o.g., never hinged, few perfs separated at upper left, Very Fine. Scott $700

Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2012, Sale 344, Lot 4545

6c Red Orange (Scott 379). Mint N.H., near perfect centering with wide margins, slight trace of oxidation, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ price $725.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 758