Price of US Stamps Scott 44: 1875 12c George Washington Reprint. Page 1

1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 12¢ greenish black (Scott 44), without gum as issued, fresh and attractive example of this elusive 1875 reprint, of which only 489 were reportedly sold; reperforated at left and top margins, otherwise Fine, with 2014 Weiss certificate. Scott $2,750. Estimate $1,000 – 1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2015, Sale 672, Lot 2238

12c Greenish Black, Reprint (Scott 44). Without gum as issued, intense shade with sharp impression, Fine, only 489 sold

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 1107, Lot 113

12c Greenish Black, Reprint (Scott 44). Without gum as issued, beautifully centered with wide margins, deep shade and sharp impression on bright paper, full intact perforations all around EXTREMELY FINE GEM. ONE OF THE FINEST 12-CENT 1857 REPRINTS EXTANT. The narrow spaces between stamps on the 12c 1857 Reprint plate allowed almost no room for large 12-gauge perforations, and the Reprints were generally perforated into parts of the design. Examples such as this, with the framelines complete on all four sides, are extremely rare. With 2004 P.F. and 2012 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ price $11,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded by P.S.E. and it is shared by no others

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2015, Sale 1100, Lot 8

1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 12¢ greenish black (Scott 44), without gum as issued, magnificent high quality reprint with wide margins and brilliant fresh color, an attractive and completely sound stamp that is very challenging to find with such impressive attributes, as only 489 examples were reportedly sold, Very Fine, 1976 P.F. and 2015 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-80 (1 of 5 examples at this grade, with only 7 others currently grading higher according to PSE’s population report). SMQ $4,500 in the grade of VF-80. Scott $2,750. Estimate $3,500 – 5,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2483

12c Greenish Black, Reprint (Scott 44). Without gum as issued, intense shade and proof-like impression, unusually precise centering VERY FINE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1857 REPRINT. The narrow spaces between stamps on the 12c 1857 Reprint plate allowed almost no room for large 12-gauge perforations, and the Reprints were generally perforated into parts of the design. Examples such as this, with the framelines complete on all four sides, are extremely rare. With 2003 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 100

1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 12¢ greenish black. Without gum as issued, rich vibrant color, well centered amid nicely balanced margins, Very Fine and choice, with 2004 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 44; $2,750. A HANDSOME EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 12¢ REPRINT ISSUE.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2008

12c Greenish Black, Reprint (Scott 44). Without gum as issued, beautifully centered with wide margins, deep shade and sharp impression on bright paper, full intact perforations all around EXTREMELY FINE GEM. ONE OF THE FINEST 12-CENT 1857 REPRINTS EXTANT. The narrow spaces between stamps on the 12c 1857 Reprint plate allowed almost no room for large 12-gauge perforations, and the Reprints were generally perforated into parts of the design. Examples such as this, with the framelines complete on all four sides, are extremely rare. With 2004 P.F. and 2012 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ value $10,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded by P.S.E. and it is shared by no others

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1090, Lot 1184

1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 12¢ greenish black (Scott 44), without gum as issued, handsome 1875 reprint with breathtaking rich color, completely sound and very choice, scarce thus, Fine, only 489 examples sold, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $3,000. Estimate value $2,000 – 3,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2014, Sale 661, Lot 79

USA (Scott 44) 1875 REPRINT OF 1857 ISSUE 12? GREENISH BLACK Fresh color and impression, fine. Unused, no gum as issued. Scarce, only 489 sold. (1976 PF Cert #55,726) Cat value $2750 for no gum

Regency-Superior, Nov 2014, Sale 108, Lot 139

44, 1875 12c Greenish black reprint, without gum as issued, crisp impression, reperforated at left, Very Good, only 489 issued, 2014 PSE certificate (Scott value $2,750)

H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1084

1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 12¢ greenish black (Scott 44), without gum as issued, attractive example of this scarce 1875 reprint, of which only 489 were reportedly sold, featuring nice centering for this issue and robust color; short perfs at bottom right, and a toned spot on the reverse, otherwise Fine, 2013 P.F. certificate. Scott $2,750. Estimate $1,000 – 1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2071

12c Greenish Black, Reprint (Scott 44). Without gum as issued, attractive margins and centering, Very Fine for this difficult issue, 1988 P.F. certificate states “toned” but this was caused by privately applied gum which has since been removed, only the faintest trace of toning remains in the left margin

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2014, Sale 1082, Lot 365

12c Greenish Black, Reprint (Scott 44). Without gum as issued, exceptionally well-centered, scissors-separated at left with all perfs intact, clear impression EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL SOUND AND WELL-CENTERED EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1857 REPRINT. Only 489 sold. Ex Karash. With 1972 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 142

12c Greenish Black, Reprint (44). Choice centering, quartered cork “cancel” (probably not contemporary), Very Fine, Scott Retail as unused is $2,750.00

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2014, Sale 1077, Lot 79

Scott #44, 12c Greenish black reprint, without gum as issued, fresh color, centered to the right, an attractive fine example of this scarce reprint; only 489 sold; 2000 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, May 2014, Sale 148, Lot 67