US Stamps Value Scott 46: 1875 30c Benjamin Franklin Reprint. Page 2

Scott #46, 30c Yellow orange reprint, without gum as issued, an extraordinarily well centered example of this rare and challenging reprint, with comparatively large and well balanced margins, exceedingly fresh, with deep vibrant color on bright paper, choice very fine; only 480 issued.

Spink Shreves Galleries, May 2014, Sale 148, Lot 69

1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 30¢ yellow orange (Scott 46), without gum as issued, bright vivid color, decent example of this desirable 30 cent reprint, Fine for this, only 480 were sold, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $3,000. Estimate $1,000 – 1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 137

*    1875, 30¢ yellow orange, Reprint (Scott 46), quite well centered for the 30¢, bright color on fresh paper, without gum as issued, F.-V.F (photo). $3,000

Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 97

() U.S.; General Issues, 1875, 30¢ Yellow Orange, Reprint, #46, ungummed. Usual perfs, Fine, PF (1983) cert. Scott $3,000. , 480 issued . Estimate value $800-1,000.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 100, Lot 446

30c Yellow Orange, Reprint (Scott 46). Without gum as issued, vibrant color on bright paper VERY FINE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1857 REPRINT. The Continental Bank Note Company reprinted the 30c stamp from the original plate of 200 subjects. 10,000 were printed (50 impressions). Only 480 were sold; the remaining 9,520 were destroyed on July 23, 1884, by order of the Postmaster General. Ex Vineyard. With 1985 and 2002 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 170

30c Orange, Plate Proof on India (46P3). Left imprint and plate no. “1P” block of twelve, large margins, top stamps with small translucencies, bottom right stamp small thin spot, Very Fine appearance, a scarce plate block, ex DuPuy, Scott Retail as plate block of eight and four singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1057, Lot 502

30c Yellow Orange, Reprint (Scott 46). Without gum as issued, brilliant color, light pressure ridge at top from prior hinging not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Fine example of one of the tightest-margined stamps in the series, only 480 were sold, with 1995 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1057, Lot 606

1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 30¢ yellow orange (46), without gum as issued, very attractive fault free example of this scarce stamp, with iridescent color, Fine to Very Fine, only 480 were sold, 1989 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $3,000. Estimate price $1,500 – 2,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3165

1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 30¢ yellow orange (46), without gum as issued, incredibly fresh example of this rarely encountered stamp, completely sound and choice, Fine, only 480 examples sold, 1979 and 2013 P.F. certificates. Scott $3,000. Estimate $1,500 – 2,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 371

Scott #46, 30c Yellow orange reprint, without gum as issued, vivid color, a couple short perfs at top, a bit of light wrinkling at sides, fine appearance; only 480 issued; 1978 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Aug 2013, Sale 144, Lot 123

30c Yellow Orange, Reprint (Scott 46). Without gum as issued, vibrant color, light creases, small thin spot, Fine appearance, only 480 sold

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 179

46P3, 1876 30c Yellow orange, Plate proof on india, ,block of four, clear to large margins, Very Fine and choice (Scott value $550)

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2013, Sale 3003, Lot 1062

30c Yellow Orange, Reprint (Scott 46). Without gum as issued, brilliant color on bright fresh paper, exceptionally choice centering EXTREMELY FINE. A MAGNIFICENT EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1857 REPRINT. AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE STAMP WITH SUCH CHOICE CENTERING. The 30c 1857 Reprint, of which 480 were sold, is one of the tightest-margined of the series. This is an extraordinary stamp, by virtue of its wide margins and choice centering. Ex Hoffman. With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, SMQ value $8,000.00). Only two have graded higher (at 90J) and only five others share this grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 1044, Lot 85

1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 30¢ yellow orange (Scott 46), light black non-contemporary cancellation, scarce stamp, one of the most economical examples obtainable of this stamp; perfs scissor cut at left, slightly faded, and a small purple handstamp on reverse at bottom right bleeds through to the front of the stamp, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, only 480 issued, not known genuinely used. Scott $3,000 for unused. Estimate price $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2013, Sale 636, Lot 89

30c Yellow Orange, Reprint (Scott 46). Without gum as issued, rich color on bright fresh paper, exceptionally choice centering EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1857 REPRINT. AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE STAMP WITH SUCH CHOICE CENTERING. The Continental Bank Note Company reprinted the 30c stamp from the original plate of 200 subjects. 10,000 were printed (50 impressions). Only 480 were sold, the remaining 9,520 were destroyed on July 23, 1884, by order of the Postmaster General. The 30c is one of the tightest-margined of the series. This is an extraordinary stamp, by virtue of its choice centering. With 1965 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90, SMQ value $8,000.00). Only two have graded higher (both at 95) and only five others share this grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1282