Cost of US Stamp Scott 47: 1875 90c George Washington Reprint. Page 2

90c Deep Blue, Reprint (Scott 47). Without gum as issued, rich color on bright paper, wide margins, perfs blunted by scissors at right, small thin spot, Fine appearance, only 454 sold

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 145

1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 90¢ deep blue (Scott 47), without gum as issued, lovely example of this scarce 1875 reprint, featuring bold rich color printed on lily white paper, only 454 examples were sold; scissor clipped perforations along left and bottom margins, otherwise Fine, 2008 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $4,000. Estimate value $2,000 – 3,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2014, Sale 655, Lot 197

Scott #47, 90c Deep blue reprint, without gum as issued, desirable example of this high value reprint rarity, intense prooflike color and impression on bright white paper, quite well centered within large margins, very fine; only 454 issued; 1998 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, May 2014, Sale 148, Lot 70

*    1875, 90¢ deep blue, Reprint (Scott 47), virtually perfectly centered for this notoriously difficult stamp, with full, intact perforations, exceptionally fresh deep color and a razor sharp impression, without gum as issued, Extremely Fine. SMQ $12,500 (photo). $4,000 AN EXQUISITE AND SIMPLY SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE HIGH VALUE, BEING THE HIGHEST GRADED TO DATE BY THE PSE, A DISTINCTION IT SHARES WITH ONLY ONE OTHER. Expertization: 2001 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded XF-Sup 95. Provenance: “Golden State”. The 1875 Reprints of the 1857-60 issue have a terrible reputation for quality, and deservedly so. While freshness is not often a problem, perforations and centering are an entirely different matter. A large percentage of these stamps were scissor separated, resulting in severely blunted perforations. When we finally come across one with intact perforations, invariably, the centering is dreadful. Pursuing this point, some research revealed that other than the 1¢, the PSE has given the grade of 95 to only six examples total for the other seven denominations combined. There are no 100s and only one 98- the 1¢, 98J listed above. After 45 years as a philatelic auctioneer, after handling numerous 90¢ Reprints, the example we offer here is an absolute joy to behold.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 98

*    90¢ deep blue, Reprint (Scott 47), well centered, full, intact perforations, prooflike color and impression on fresh paper, without gum as issued, F.-V.F., Only 454 issued (photo). $4,000 A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 90¢ DEEP BLUE REPRINT. Expertization: 2003 P.S.E. Certificate. Provenance: Schwenk.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 99

United States 1875 Reprints of the 1857-61 Issue 1875 90c deep blue, unused without gum as issued, well centered for this difficult issue, bright color, fine, with 1989 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Apr 2014, Sale 201404, Lot 30

United States 1875 Reprints of the 1857-61 Issue 1875 90c deep blue, unused without gum as issued, well centered, v.f., only 454 printed, with 1988 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Apr 2014, Sale 201404, Lot 31

1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 90¢ deep blue (Scott 47), without gum as issued, extremely appealing example of this notoriously difficult stamp, with outrageous rich color, an affordable example of a rare stamp missing from many collections; perf repairs and corner added, reperforated at the top and right, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, only 454 sold, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $4,000. Estimate $1,500 – 2,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2014, Sale 650, Lot 2524

90c Deep Blue, Reprint (Scott 47). Without gum as issued, rich color, unusually wide right margin, Very Fine, scarce with such wide margins, only 454 sold, with 1961 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1001

() U.S.; General Issues, 1875, 90¢ Deep Blue, Reprint, #47, ungummed. Usual clipped perfs, Fine to Very Fine, PF (1990) cert. Scott $4,000. , 454 issued . Estimate value $2,000-2,300.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 100, Lot 447

90c Deep Blue, Reprint (Scott 47). Without gum as issued, deep rich color and detailed impression on bright paper, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1857 REPRINT IN THE FINEST CONDITION ATTAINABLE. The Continental Bank Note Company reprinted the 90c stamp from the original plate of 200 subjects. 10,000 were printed (50 impressions). Only 454 were sold; the remaining 9,546 were destroyed on July 23, 1884, by order of the Postmaster General. Few surviving copies exist with the precise centering of this stamp. With 1967 P.F. and 1990 P.S.E. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 171

90c Deep Blue, Reprint (Scott 47). Without gum as issued, deep shade and detailed impression, choice centering with balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1857 REPRINT. The Continental Bank Note Company reprinted the 90c stamp from the original plate of 200 subjects. 10,000 were printed (50 impressions). Only 454 were sold; the remaining 9,546 were destroyed on July 23, 1884, by order of the Postmaster General. Few surviving copies exist with superior centering. With 1994, 2002 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85; SMQ price $5,250.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1057, Lot 607

1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 90¢ deep blue (47), without gum as issued, lovely rich color, a decent example of this tough stamp, of which only 454 examples were sold; reperforated at left and right sides, otherwise Fine, 2013 P.F. certificate. Scott $4,000. Estimate $1,000 – 1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3166

1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 90¢ deep blue (47), without gum as issued, desirable 90 cent reprint with captivating deep rich color; small crease along bottom right corner, otherwise Fine, only 454 examples sold, 1993 P.F. certificate. Scott $4,000. Estimate $1,500 – 2,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 372

1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 90¢ deep blue (Scott 47), without gum as issued, attractive example of this scarce stamp, with breathtaking bright color printed on lily white paper; added perf tip along bottom right, Fine appearance, only 454 issued. Scott $4,000. Estimate price $1,500 – 2,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2013, Sale 636, Lot 90