1914, 15¢ gray (Scott 437), o.g., never hinged, phenomenal GEM quality example of this difficult stamp, beautifully centered amid balanced margins, with heavenly rich color, much deeper than normally found on this issue, the cream of the crop when it comes to high quality 437’s, Extremely Fine to Superb, 2009 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP-95 (1 of only 11 examples to achieve this impressive grade, with only 6 others grading higher). SMQ $1,700 in the grade of XF-SUP-95. Scott $280. Estimate $1,500 – 2,000. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2014, Sale 655, Lot 487 |
US$1,100.00 | |
15c Gray (Scott 437). Bottom plate no. 5850 and letter “A” block of six, top center stamps hinged and pencil notation on bottom right stamp, otherwise Mint N.H., nice centering and margins, Very Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2014, Sale 1077, Lot 269 |
US$800.00 | |
15c Gray (Scott 437). Mint N.H. bottom imprint, plate no. 5771 and letter “A” block of six, bright color, light natural gum bend, Fine, we have not offered another in Mint N.H. condition since 2004 Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2014, Sale 1077, Lot 268 |
US$375.00 | |
15c Gray (Scott 437). Right plate no. 6809 block of six, h.r. at top, well-centered, Very Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2014, Sale 1077, Lot 270 |
US$275.00 | |
* 15¢ gray (Scott 437), top margin plate no. 6833 block of six, fresh, crisp and intact, original gum, lightly hinged on one only, F.-V.F (photo). $1,125 Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 584 |
US$525.00 | |
15c Gray (Scott 437). Left imprint, plate no. 5775 and letter “A” block of six, lightly hinged, rich color, Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1527 |
US$225.00 | |
15c Gray (Scott 437). Bottom plate no. 5850 and letter “A” block of six, bottom stamps Mint N.H., rich color, Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1526 |
US$225.00 | |
15c Gray (Scott 437). Bottom plate no. 6825 block of six with wide selvage, lightly hinged, intense shade, Very Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1525 |
US$1,300.00 | |
15c Gray (Scott 437). Mint N.H., radiant color, choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,725.00), only five have graded higher Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 618 |
US$1,200.00 | |
1914, 15¢ gray (437), o.g., never hinged, sensational high quality example of unparalleled beauty, with ravishing rich color and oversized margins, a worthwhile showpiece deserving of a serious bid, Extremely Fine. Scott $280. Estimate $400 – 600. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2013, Sale 640, Lot 379 |
US$600.00 | |
15c Gray (Scott 437). Block of four, two stamps Mint N.H. (one with light pencil number on gum), fresh color, Very Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3913 |
US$225.00 | |
1914, 15¢ gray (437), o.g., never hinged, unusually bold rich shade, much more intense than normally encountered, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $280. Estimate $150 – 200. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 1155 |
US$160.00 | |
Scott #437, 15c Gray, especially handsome mint single, being well centered within unusually large margins, strong rich color, o.g., n.h., choice very fine; 1996 PF certificate. Spink Shreves Galleries, Aug 2013, Sale 144, Lot 244 |
US$230.00 | |
15c Gray (Scott 437). Mint N.H. with plate no. 6809 in wide bottom selvage, intense shade and impression, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Whitman, with 1994 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (VF 80; SMQ value $300.00), in our opinion this is undergraded Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 554 |
US$250.00 | |
15c Gray (Scott 437). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, fresh and Very Fine, with 1995 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 1044, Lot 276 |
US$350.00 | |