Cost of US Stamp Scott Catalogue #422: 50c 1914 Benjamin Franklin Perf 12. Page 2

USA (Scott 422) 1914 FRANKLIN 50¢ VIOLET DL WMK Rich color, well centered. OG, previously hinged, very fine. (2007 PSE Cert #01106706 & 1992 PF Cert) Cat $225.

Regency-Superior, Jan 2015, Sale 109, Lot 1208

USA (Scott 422) 1914 FRANKLIN 50¢ VIOLET DL WMK (JUMBO) Huge stamp, fresh, very fine to extremely fine Jumbo. Original gum, previously hinged. Cat $225.

Regency-Superior, Jan 2015, Sale 109, Lot 1207

50c Violet (Scott 422). Mint N.H., wide margins, well-centered, rich color, Extremely Fine, with 1992 P.F. certificate for a block, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1090, Lot 1504

1912, 50¢ violet, DL watermark (Scott 422), o.g., never hinged, splendid well margined example in immaculate condition, with stupefying rich color and razor sharp impression, Very Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $500. Estimate $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2014, Sale 661, Lot 351

1912, 50¢ violet, DL watermark (Scott 422), o.g., previously hinged, deep glowing color and razor sharp impression, Very Fine, 1985 P.F. certificate. Scott $225. Estimate value $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2014, Sale 661, Lot 352

USA (Scott 422) 1912 FRANKLIN 50? VIOLET DL WMK Very fine, with fresh color and appearance. Original gum, previously hinged. (2001 PF Cert #371392) Cat price $225.

Regency-Superior, Nov 2014, Sale 108, Lot 818

1912, 50¢ violet, DL watermark (Scott 422), o.g., never hinged, impressive example in immaculate mint condition, a very elusive stamp when found in such a wonderful mint state, Fine to Very Fine, 2014 P.F. certificate. Scott $525. Estimate $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2368

50c Violet (422). Top imprint, plate no. 5749 and “A” block of six, bottom right stamp Mint N.H., rich color FINE AND SCARCE TOP POSITION PLATE BLOCK OF THE 50-CENT PERF 12 DOUBLE-LINE WATERMARK ISSUE. We have offered only three other top position plate blocks of Scott 422 since keeping computerized records, each of which was hinged. We have also offered two from the bottom position, with narrow selvage.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 519

Scott #422, 50c Violet, double line watermark, very well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, rich luxuriant color and a deeply etched impression, o.g., n.h., very fine; 2014 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, May 2014, Sale 148, Lot 300

Scott #422, 50c Violet, double line watermark, top margin imprint, letter “A” and plate no. 5749 plate block, cancelled with “Lincoln, Nebr.” double oval cancels, fresh with rich color, well centered, few separated vertical perfs. in one row at bottom, very fine; used plate blocks are rarely encountered on these high values.

Spink Shreves Galleries, May 2014, Sale 148, Lot 301

U.S.; General Issues, 1912, 50¢ violet, DL watermark, #422. O.g. (h.r.), Fine to Very Fine. Scott $225. Estimate value $75.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, May 2014, Sale 101, Lot 159

50c Violet (Scott 422). Mint N.H., well-centered, wide margins all around, bright color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine, a superb stamp

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2014, Sale 1068, Lot 263

1912, 50¢ violet, DL watermark (Scott 422), o.g., previously hinged, exquisite example with balanced margins and brilliant color, very pleasing, Very Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $225. Estimate value $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2014, Sale 648, Lot 2164

50c Violet (Scott 422). Mint N.H. top “A” and plate no. 5749 single, fresh, rich color, Fine and attractive, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Fine 70; SMQ price $250.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1513

50c Violet (Scott 422). Mint N.H., brilliant color on crisp paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 PSAG certificate (XF-Superb 95)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1512