Cost of US Stamp Scott Catalog 476A – 30c 1916 Benjamin Franklin Perf 10. Page 2

30c Orange Red, Perf 10 (476A). Position 4 from Plate No. 6911, Mint N.H., vivid color on post-office fresh paper FRESH AND FINE EXAMPLE OF THE VERY RARE 30-CENT PERF 10 WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN ON UNWATERMARKED PAPER. The 30c Perf 10 Unwatermarked, Scott 476A, has no trace of the single-line watermark. Although one or two stamps from the discovery sheets have been found with “ghost” watermarks, the Scott Catalogue and The Philatelic Foundation continue to recognize Scott 476A. With 1984 and 2002 P.F. certificates.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1858

1916, 30¢ orange red (Scott 476A), position 56 noted on certificate indicating stamp’s position from the sheet when it was broken up, o.g., never hinged, an immaculate example of this scarce and undervalued unwatermarked 30¢ Franklin, with bold rich color, Very Good, 1972 P.F. certificate. Scott $5,500. Estimate value $2,000 – 3,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 301

1916, 30¢ orange red (Scott 476A), Pos. 61 from the sheet, o.g., never hinged, wonderfully fresh example of this rare unwatermarked stamp, with wide natural straight edge at left, with vibrant rich color, a very impressive example, Fine to Very Fine, 1972 and 1987 P.F. certificates. Scott $5,500. Estimate value $3,500 – 5,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 851

30c Orange Red, Perf 10 (476A). Block of four with selvage at left, three stamps Mint N.H., top left stamp single hinge mark, radiant color, tiny tear at extreme edge of selvage at lower left FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE AND DESIRABLE BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE RARE 30-CENT PERF 10 WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN ON UNWATERMARKED PAPER. Despite the P.S.E. claim that a watermark has been “discovered” on one stamp from one of the 476A panes, the vestige of a watermark on the dandy roll used to make unwatermarked paper has been known to philatelists since 1918. The unwatermarked paper supplied to the Bureau for printings of sheets that were perforated gauge 10 and 11 is known to have had “ghost” watermarks where the brass pieces were removed. We currently side with the group of philatelists who believe that the 30c Perf 10 Unwatermarked, Scott 476A, was legitimately issued. The block offered here has selvage that has absolutely no trace of the watermark. With copy of 1973 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as singles.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 2072

Scott #476A, 30c Orange red, the extremely rare unwatermarked, perforated 10 issue, pos. 35 from plate 6917, incredibly fresh, with radiant color, typical centering for this, o.g., n.h., fine; one of the rarest stamps of the 20th century with only two panes of 100 having been discovered; photocopy of the pane from which this was taken and 1972 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 141, Lot 172

1916, 30¢ orange red (476A), very well centered with blazing color and never hinged original gum; penciled position “93” on reverse, fresh and Very Fine. Scott value $5,500 for Fine VERY DIFFICULT TO FIND WITH PERFORATIONS CLEAR OF THE DESIGN ON ALL SIDES. Expertization: 1992 & 2006 PF Certificates.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 346, Lot 847

1916, 30¢ orange red (476A), position 72 from plate number 6911, exceptionally well centered, beautifully fresh with vibrant color on crisp, white paper and immaculate, never hinged original gum; Extremely Fine and choice. SSV $16,000. Scott value $5,500 for Fine ONLY A FEW OF THE UNWATERMARKED 30¢ PERF. 10 STAMPS COULD EVER BE CALLED WELL CENTERED. THIS IS UNQUESTIONABLY ONE OF THE FINEST OF THESE. IT IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO RECEIVE A GRADE AS HIGH AS 90 FROM THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION. Expertization: 1984, 1997 & 2006 PF Certificates, the last graded XF 90. Provenance: Floyd, Gorham. The majority of the 30¢ perf. 10’s on watermarked paper come with perforations cutting into or touching the design on one side and many are straight edged or have condition problems.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 358

1916, 30¢ orange red (476A), from position 74 in the upper right pane of plate no. 6911, very well centered with absolutely brilliant color, bright white paper and pristine, never hinged original gum; post office fresh and Very Fine. Scott value $5,500 AN EXCEPTIONAL, WELL CENTERED EXAMPLE OF THE RARE UNWATERMARKED 30¢ PERF. 10, A NOTORIOUSLY POORLY CENTERED STAMP. Expertization: 1984 & 2002 PF Certificates; includes a color photocopy of the full pane prior to its breakup. Only a small number of sheets of the 30¢ perf. 10 on unwatermarked paper were produced sometime during the Bureau’s 1917 changeover from the perf. 10 machines to the perf. 11 machines.

Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 467

30c Orange Red, Perf 10 (Scott 476A). Lightly hinged, bright color, centered top left, Fine, with 1984 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1974

30c Orange Red, Perf 10 (476A). Position 77 from Plate No. 6911, Mint N.H., vivid color on post-office fresh paper FRESH AND VERY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE VERY RARE 30-CENT PERF 10 WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN ON UNWATERMARKED PAPER. The 30c Perf 10 Unwatermarked, Scott 476A, has no trace of the single-line watermark. Although one or two stamps from the discovery sheets have been found with “ghost” watermarks, the Scott Catalogue and The Philatelic Foundation continue to recognize Scott 476A. Ex Scarsdale. 1984 and 2000 P.F. certificates no longer accompany. With 2007 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1973

1916, 30¢ orange red (476A), bottom margin single (position 92), rich, vibrant color and never hinged original gum, fresh and Fine, a pristine mint single of this 20th century rarity. Scott value $6,000 Expertization: 1972 and 2006 PF Certificates.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 331, Lot 741

U.S.; General Issues, 1916, 30¢ Orange Red, #476A. N.h., pos. 36, usual centering, rich color, a very scarce item, Fine, PF (1972) cert. Scott $6,000. Estimate $2,500-3,000.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2010, Sale 84, Lot 1609

30c Orange Red, Perf 10 (Scott 476A). Mint N.H., exceptionally well-centered for this variety, natural s.e. at left, strong intense color, fresh and crisp, Very Fine, with 1984 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 2069

30c Orange Red, Perf 10 (Scott 476A). Position 33 from plate no. 6911, Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, exceptional centering for this difficult issue. VERY FINE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 30-CENT PERF 10 ON UNWATERMARKED PAPER. With 1984 P.F. certificate. Since the P.S.E. will no longer certify any 30c Perf 10 stamps as unwatermarked, this is offered subject only to a new P.F. certificate.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 968B, Lot 624

30c Orange Red, Perf 10 (Scott 476A). Position 48 from the plate no. 6911 sheet, Mint N.H., wonderfully fresh with strong color, centering is better than typically seen VERY FINE FOR THE RARE AND ELUSIVE 30-CENT PERF 10 ON UNWATERMARKED PAPER. With 1984 P.F. certificate.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 973, Lot 211