US Stamp Prices Scott Catalogue 421: 50c 1914 Benjamin Franklin Perf 12. Page 5

1914, 50¢ violet (Scott 421), o.g., never hinged, handsome mint example with choice color, quite elusive when found in never hinged condition; neatly reperfed along bottom margin, otherwise Very Fine, 2007 P.F. certificate. Scott $800. Estimate value $250 – 350.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 743

50c Violet (Scott 421). Lightly hinged, radiant color on post-office fresh paper, wide margins and mathematically perfect centering EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF SCOTT 421 HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF GEM 100 BY P.S.E. — THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED. With 2001 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, Gem 100, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ value $1,400.00 as 98). This is the only example to achieve this exalted grade, which is the highest awarded in any condition category

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 394

50c Violet (Scott 421). Jumbo margins and wonderfully well-centered, rich color on bright white paper, oval registry cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ $350.00 as 95, $975.00 as 98), only one other has equaled this grade and only two have graded higher, including the stamp offered in the previous lot

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3526

50c Violet (Scott 421). Huge balanced margins, essentially perfect centering, deep rich color on fresh paper, face-free cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 2011 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98, SMQ $975.00), only one has graded higher (at 98J) and this is the sole example graded 98

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3525

U.S.; General Issues, 1914, 50¢ violet, #421. O.g., Very Fine, PF (1981) cert. Scott $375. Estimate value $150.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 95, Lot 249

1914, 50¢ violet (Scott 421), extremely scarce plate single, wide margins and radiant color, bottom margin single with plate number 7057, o.g., previously hinged, Very Fine. Scott $350. Estimate price $250 – 350.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1341

1914, 50¢ violet (421), an exceptional top sheet margin single; mathematically centered with perfectly balanced margins, radiant color and never hinged original gum (lightly hinged in selvage only); fresh and Extremely Fine to Superb. SSV $3,750. Scott value $850 A SUPERB MINT EXAMPLE OF THIS HIGH VALUE, WHICH IS QUITE SCARCE IN THIS STELLAR, NEVER HINGED QUALITY. Expertization: 2006 PF Certificate graded XF-S 95. Provenance: “Empire”.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 347

1914, 50¢ violet (Scott 421), o.g., previously hinged, choice wide margined example with brilliant fresh color, and sharp clear impression; light pensil notation on gum of little consequence, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $350. Estimate $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 1188

Scott #421, 50c Violet, single line watermark, a mint single that has few rivals, being in a remarkable “post office” fresh state, with gorgeous rich color and a deeply incised impression on bright paper, flawlessly centered as well within extraordinarily large margins, uncommonly even and intact perforations surround the whole, o.g., never hinged, an extremely fine gem in every regard; #421’s in this exciting quality are truly rare; 1997and 2002 PF certificates, as well as a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ price $4,150.00).

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2012, Sale 140, Lot 265

50c Violet (Scott 421). Beautiful pastel color, faintest trace of hinging, wide margins, Extremely Fine, a desirable example of this issue, with 2003 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1026, Lot 1409

50c Violet (Scott 421). Rich color, wide perfectly balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98, SMQ $1,600.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 802

50c Violet (Scott 421). Mint N.H., gorgeous deep shade on bright paper, precise centering with wide margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1914 50-CENT PERF 12 SINGLE-LINE WATERMARKED ISSUE. With 1996 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $4,150.00). Only five examples have graded higher to date

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 801

50c Violet (Scott 421). Block of four, lightly hinged, pretty shade, Very Fine and choice, an attractive block

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 803

1914, 50¢ violet (421), true, mathematical centering with radiant color and flawless, never hinged original gum, wonderfully fresh and absolutely Superb. SMQ price $10,800. Scott $900 AN EXQUISITE MINT SINGLE OF ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT OF THE HIGH VALUES TO LOCATE THIS CHOICE; TO DATE, NOT A SINGLE NEVER HINGED 50¢ HAS BEEN GRADED HIGHER BY PSE, WITH JUST THREE OTHER EXAMPLES SHARING THE ESTEEMED SUPERB 98. Expertization: PSE encapsulated and graded Superb 98.

Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 452

1914, 50¢ violet (Scott 421), o.g., lightly hinged, extremely intense color, well centered and very choice, Extremely Fine. Scott $325 Estimate price $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2012, Sale 628, Lot 492