1914, 3¢ deep violet (Scott 426), handsome top and bottom margin blocks of four with plate numbers, o.g., bottom two stamps on each block are choice never hinged examples, extremely fresh and choice, Very Fine. Scott $186. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jul 2011, Sale 625, Lot 972 |
US$160.00 | |
3c Deep Violet (426). Mint N.H. bottom plate no. 6749 block of six, showing strong Pink Back, radiant color, few natural gum skips, fresh and Fine-Very Fine, scarce plate block of this desirable variety, Scott Retail as normal plate block Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 982, Lot 5812 |
US$180.00 | |
3c Deep Violet, “Pink Back” (426 var). Mint N.H., radiant color on bright paper, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, Scott Retail as normal Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 972, Lot 3329 |
US$80.00 | |
3c Deep Violet (Scott 426). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, perfectly centered with wide margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF SCOTT 426, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98, SMQ value $1,550.00). Only one stamp has graded higher (at 98J) and only eight others share this grade Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4753 |
US$850.00 | |
3c Deep Violet, “Pink Back” (426 var). Mint N.H., radiant color on bright paper, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2000 and 2006 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $490.00 as normal) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2008, Sale 962, Lot 2720 |
US$300.00 | |
1914, 3¢ deep violet (426), virtually perfectly centered within huge margins, pretty color, original gum, never hinged, a fresh, Extremely Fine jumbo. Scott value $35 Expertization: 1998 P.F. Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, Apr 2008, Sale 326, Lot 391 |
US$190.00 | |
1914, 3¢ deep violet (426), perfectly centered within very large margins, bright color, o.g., a Superb gem. SMQ $145. Scott $15 Expertization: 2007 P.S.E. Certificate graded Superb 98. Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 2065 |
US$80.00 | |