US Stamp Price Scott 39: 1860 90c George Washington. Page 7

90c Blue (Scott 39). Unused (no gum), intense shade and impression, wide and balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $2,950.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1271

90c Blue (Scott 39). Slightly disturbed original gum, nicely centered with rich color, trivial gum bend of no great consequence (does not show in fluid), Very Fine and choice

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1270

Scott #39, 90c Blue, fresh unused single, deep luxuriant color on crisp white paper, perforations clear nicely all around, nearly very fine.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 142, Lot 157

Scott #39, 90c Blue, unused, particularly well centered, rich color on fresh paper, tiny surface scrapes, otherwise very fine; 1980 APS certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 142, Lot 158

1860, 90¢ blue (Scott 39), o.g., lightly hinged, an impressive 90¢ Washington, with large margins, choice centering, and tremendous fresh color, quite extraordinary, Very Fine, 1987 P.F. certificate. Scott $3,000. Estimate price $1,500 – 2,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 43

o U.S.; General Issues, 1860, 90¢ Blue, #39. Used, several faults, still scarce item, Fine appearance, PF (1992) cert. Scott $11,000. Estimate $1,500-1,800.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jan 2013, Sale 96, Lot 429

() U.S.; General Issues, 1860, 90¢ Blue, #39. Regummed, small sealed tear top right, Fine to Very Fine appearance. Scott $1,100. Estimate price $150-200.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jan 2013, Sale 96, Lot 428

90c Blue (Scott 39). Unused (no gum), attractive margins and centering, deep rich color, Very Fine, with 1985 A.P.S. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1512

90c Blue (Scott 39). Unused (no gum), deep rich color on bright paper, almost perfectly centered, tiny trace of red in top left corner perfs mentioned only on most recent certificate, still Extremely Fine, with 2003 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85, SMQ $1,350.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1511

90c Rose Lake, Trial Color Plate Proof on Wove (Scott 39TC5a). Large margins to clear incl. interpane margin with centerline at left, rich color, Very Fine, trial color proofs on India paper are rarely seen with the centerline margin

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1039

90c Blue (Scott 39). Rich color and proof-like impression, choice centering with well-balanced margins, clear strike of Philadelphia circular datestamp EXTREMELY FINE. A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1860 ISSUE. THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT ISSUES IN CLASSIC UNITED STATES PHILATELY TO OBTAIN AS A USED STAMP IN SOUND AND CENTERED CONDITION. The 90c stamp was issued in 1860, along with the 24c and 30c values, all of which were needed to prepay high international letter rates established by various postal treaties. The basic 24c and 30c rates to England, France and Germany created a large volume of mail franked with those values. However, the 90c saw much more limited use, partly due to the rates in effect, but more because of the American Civil War. When supplies of current postage stamps were declared invalid in the South and ultimately demonetized by the Federal government, the 90c had been in use for only one year. For this reason, genuinely cancelled copies and covers bearing the 90c are extremely rare. Approximately 180 used examples have been certified as genuine by the Philatelic Foundation, of which approximately one-quarter are sound. Of these sound examples, many are off-center. Ex Wagshal. Small red backstamp. With 1979 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90, SMQ value $22,000.00). Only one has graded higher and none share this grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 68

United States 1857-61 Issue 1857 90c blue, full original gum, lightly hinged, beautiful color and well centered, fresh and fine stamp, with 2000 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 201210, Lot 41

90c Blue (Scott 39). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color and detailed impression, balanced margins VERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1860 ISSUE. With 1993 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1033, Lot 4029

90c Blue (Scott 39). Gorgeous centering with wide margins all around, deep rich color and sharp impression, bold strike of deep red grid cancel, bottom left corner perf slightly rounded, called “short” on most recent certificate EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE SHORT-LIVED 90-CENT 1860 ISSUE — THE FIRST UNITED STATES 90-CENT STAMP. The 90c stamp was issued in 1860, along with the 24c and 30c values, all of which were needed to prepay high international letter rates established by various postal treaties. The basic 24c and 30c rates to England, France and Germany created a large volume of mail franked with those values. However, the 90c saw much more limited use, partly due to the rates in effect, but more because of the American Civil War. When supplies of current postage stamps were declared invalid in the South and ultimately demonetized by the Federal government, the 90c had been in use for only one year. For this reason, genuinely cancelled copies bearing the 90c are scarce. Approximately 180 used examples have been certified as genuine by the Philatelic Foundation, of which approximately one-quarter are sound. Of these sound examples, many are off-center. This example is a rare and highly desirable exception. With 2003 and 2005 P.F. certificates which do not mention the short corner perf. With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85, SMQ $13,800.00). Only three examples have achieved this grade and only two have graded higher.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3097

1860, 90¢ blue (Scott 39), handsome example with incredible prooflike color and razor sharp impression, a flawless example of this tough stamp, o.g., very lightly hinged, Fine to Very Fine, 2012 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $3,000. Estimate $1,500 – 2,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 970