Prices of US Stamps Scott Catalog 405: 1912 1c George Washington Perf 12. Page 1

o 1912, 1¢ green, double impression (405c), well centered, strong doubling producing a very dark shade. Small thin spot. Choice Very Fine appearance. Scott price $6,000 THIS IS THE ONLY CERTIFIED EXAMPLE OF THE 1¢ 1912 PERF 12, MINT OR USED TO BE CERTIFIED BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION AS A DOUBLE IMPRESSION, WE HAVE SEEN NO OTHERS. Expertization: 1988 P.F. Certificate. Provenance: Natalee Grace.

Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2015, Sale 351, Lot 181

USA (Scott 405) 1912 WASHINGTON 1¢ GREEN, VERTICAL PAIR MISPERFED Large right margin vertical pair with vertical perforation shift leaving only 8mm of design area remaining on stamps. Pair has some surface soiling and no gum (likely never had any). Perfs reinforced by hinge. Scarce and major shift!

Regency-Superior, Jan 2015, Sale 109, Lot 1817

1912, 1¢ green (Scott 405), full wide top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, absolutely gorgeous top quality example of this plate block, with dazzling color on bright white paper, quite scarce in this remarkable condition, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $170. Estimate $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2014, Sale 655, Lot 668

o U.S. General Issues, 1912, 1¢ Green, #405, used, huge copy, Grade 98J a Superb jumbo, PSE (2005) cert. Scott Stamp Values $150+. Estimate value $150-200.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2014, Sale 102, Lot 2014

1912, 1¢ green (Scott 405), o.g., never hinged, gargantuan margins and brilliant fresh color, an eye popping example, Extremely Fine, 2004 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-90J. SMQ $25 in the grade of XF-90. Scott $15. Estimate price $75 – 100.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 653, Lot 2233

Scott 405, 1912 2c Green, striking used single with near-perfect centering and a light barred oval cancel, rich color, 2005 PSE graded Superb 98 certificate (SMQ $135)

H.R. Harmer, May 2014, Sale 3005, Lot 1268

Scott 405, 1912 2c Green, an exceptional used single featuring wide balanced margins and deep color, portion of machine cancel, a choice example in superior condition; 2007 PSE graded Superb 98J certificate (SMQ price $135 for Superb 98, unpriced for the superior grade)

H.R. Harmer, May 2014, Sale 3005, Lot 1267

1c Green (Scott 405). Mint N.H., wide balanced margins, rich color on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $450.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 591

1c Green (Scott 405). Mint N.H., post-office fresh color and proof-like impression, Jumbo perfectly balanced margins all around, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 2006 and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ price $540.00 as 98), this is the highest grade awarded and has been equaled by only six others

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 381

1c Green (Scott 405). Mathematically perfect centering with Jumbo margins, bright color on fresh paper, light machine cancel leaves vignette completely visible, Extremely Fine Gem, a stunning stamp in every respect, with 2011 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ price $150.00 as 98), this is the highest grade possible and only three others share this grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3511

1c Green (Scott 405). Mathematically perfect centering with Jumbo margins, intense shade and impression on bright paper, neat wavy-line machine cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a stunning stamp in every respect, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ value $150.00 as 98), this is the highest grade possible and only three others share this grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1028, Lot 370

1c Green, Double Impression (405c). Showing clear doubling of the entire design, intense color on bright paper, neat wavy-line machine cancel, small thin spot VERY FINE APPEARANCE. THIS IS THE ONLY CERTIFIED EXAMPLE OF THE 1912 ONE-CENT WASHINGTON ISSUE IN EITHER UNUSED OR USED CONDITION. A PHENOMENAL RARITY. This issue marked the first time Washington’s portrait was used on a 1c stamp, breaking the 60-year tradition of putting Franklin’s portrait on the 1c stamp. Our review of the records of the Philatelic Foundation and auction catalogues failed to find another double impression, in any condition. With 1988 P.F. certificate. We are unaware of the basis for the Scott Catalogue price of $1,250.00, which seems very low. For example, Scott 498d double impression, with seven used known, catalogues $4,000.00.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1028, Lot 371

1912, 1¢ green (405), a stunning top margin part-imprint single; perfectly centered and post office fresh with pristine, never hinged original gum; a Superb Gem. No 1¢ 1912 has received a higher grade from PSE. SMQ value $540 for a normal 98. Scott $15 Expertization: 2010 PSE Certificate graded Superb 98J.

Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 447

o U.S.; General Issues, 1912, 1¢ Cleveland, Ohio Precancel, Block of 25, Scott #405. With partial imprint in margin stating, “Notice these stamps are to be used on third class and fourth class matter only, void if used on first class matter”, most unusual piece, Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $300-400.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2011, Sale 90, Lot 1514

1912, 1¢ green (Scott 405), o.g., never hinged, spectacular GEM quality example with huge boardwalk margins, perfectly centered stamp with glowing rich color, as fine an example of this stamp as you will ever see anywhere, a striking example for the most quality conscious collector, Superb, 2011 P.S.E. cert. graded SUP-98J. SMQ price $540 98.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jul 2011, Sale 625, Lot 965