Price of US Stamps Scott 43: 1875 10c George Washington Reprint. Page 3

10c Blue Green, Reprint (Scott 43). Without gum as issued, deep rich color on bright paper, long and full perforations all around EXTREMELY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1857 REPRINT. The Continental Bank Note Company made a new plate for the 10c 1857 Reprint, consisting of 100 subjects, using an original transfer roll. 10,000 stamps were printed (100 impressions). All are Type I stamps. 516 of the 10c were sold, and the remaining 9,484 were destroyed on July 23, 1884, by order of the Postmaster General. With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85, SMQ value $5,500.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1277

Scott #43, 10c Blue green reprint, without gum as issued, showing a plate position dot at top left, rich verdant color contrasted by fresh white paper, fine; 1976 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 142, Lot 161

1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 10¢ blue green (Scott 43), without gum as issued, extremely desirable example of this scarce 1875 reprint, with breathtaking brilliant color, a flawless choice stamp, Fine, only 516 were issued, 1987 P.F. certificate. Scott $2,500. Estimate $1,000 – 1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 47

() U.S.; General Issues, 1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 10¢ Blue Green, #43. Ungummed, reperfed at right, Very Fine appearance, PSE (2004) cert. Scott $2,500. Only 516 issued . Estimate value $800-900.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jan 2013, Sale 96, Lot 430

10c Blue Green, Reprint (Scott 43). Without gum as issued, attractively centered, crisp impression and deep color, single nibbed perf at right, otherwise Very Fine, unusually nice centering for this 1857 Reprint, only 516 sold, with 1985 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1519

10c Blue Green, Reprint (Scott 43). Without gum as issued, rich color, s.e. at right, Very Fine, only 516 sold

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1521

10c Blue Green, Reprint (Scott 43). Without gum as issued, nicely centered, wonderful rich color on crisp white paper, insignificant corner perf crease, Fine, only 516 sold

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1520

10c Blue Green, Reprint (Scott 43). Without gum as issued, intense shade and impression on bright paper, well-balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1857 REPRINT. The Continental Bank Note Company made a new plate for the 10c 1857 Reprint, consisting of 100 subjects, using an original transfer roll. 10,000 stamps were printed (100 impressions). All are Type I stamps. 516 of the 10c were sold, and the remaining 9,484 were destroyed on July 23, 1884, by order of the Postmaster General. With 1976 and 2000 P.F. certificates.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1036, Lot 104

United States 1875 Reprints of the 1857-61 Issue 1875 10c blue green, unused without gum as issued, well centered for this, beautiful color, tiny indentation at top, v.f., with 2006 PFC, only 516 printed

Cherrystone Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 201210, Lot 47

10c Blue Green, Reprint (Scott 43). Without gum as issued, deep rich color on bright paper, evenly-proportioned margins EXTREMELY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1857 REPRINT. Only 516 sold. With 1998 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1033, Lot 4033

United States 1875 Reprints of the 1857-61 Issue 1875 10c green, unused without gum as issued, well centered for this, with the design clear of the perforations on all sides, bright color, fresh and fine, with 1991 PFC, only 516 printed

Cherrystone Auctions, Sep 2012, Sale 201209, Lot 38

1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 10¢ blue green (Scott 43), rich radiant color, without gum as issued, Fine to Very Fine, 2002 PF certificate. Scott $2,500. Estimate $1,000 – 1,500 Only 516 sold . (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1270

United States 1875 Reprints of the 1857-61 Issue 1875 10c blue green, unused without gum as issued, beautiful color, usual centering, fresh and fine, only 516 issued, with 2003 PSE cert.

Cherrystone Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 201206, Lot 34

10c Blue Green, Reprint (43). Perfectly centered, deep rich color, bold “2” numeral oval grid cancel and part of New York City duplex datestamp of 1870’s to 1880’s EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1875 REPRINT OF THE 10-CENT 1857 ISSUE. A PHENOMENAL RARITY OF THE HIGHEST ORDER, AS THIS ISSUE WAS TECHNICALLY INVALID FOR POSTAGE. Stamps from all previous issues were made in 1875 in advance of the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. They were intended both for sale and also to showcase examples of every U.S. stamp printed to date. Stamps that were no longer valid for postage were called Reprints (those with original issue dates prior to demonetization — Scott Nos. 3, 4 and 40-47). The 1875 Re-Issues, Reprints, Reproductions and Special Printings were only available from the office of the Third Assistant Postmaster General, who recorded the quantities purchased and the names of the purchasers. The original 1851-60 Issue stamps were printed by Toppan, Carpenter, Casilier & Co. The reprints were printed by the Continental Bank Note Company, which had the stamp printing contract in 1875 (Toppan Carpenter had merged with American Bank Note Co., as would Continental a few years later). The 1857 Reprints were perforated 12 instead of 15. New plates were made for the 1c, 3c, 10c and 12c values, and the original plates were used for the others. On July 23, 1884, the remaining stock of Reprints was destroyed by order of the Postmaster General. The stamp offered here was probably used sometime during the late-1870’s to mid-1880’s on stamp dealer or collector registered mail, as were the 1861 and 1869 Re-Issues, which are known used in greater quantities (since they were also valid for postage). For the entire 1857 Reprint series, only this stamp and the 24c in the following lot are known used. Ex Dr. Morris. With 1994 P.F. certificate. Listed but unpriced as used in Scott

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 87

United States 1875 Reprints of the 1857-61 Issue 1875 10c blue green, usual centering for this issue, bright color, unused without gum as issued, fresh and fine, only 516 issued, with 2001 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Apr 2012, Sale 201204, Lot 43