1916, 3¢ violet, type II, double private perforations (Scott 484 var.), guide line at right margin, perforated Schermack type III and private perf 13 of unknown origins, the latter at a slight angle, neat machine cancel, Very Fine, exceedingly rare, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate. Estimate price $500 – 750 These little-known twice-perforated coils are believed to be remainders of Schermack coils that Mailometer had privately perforated by a third party for use in their later model vending machines. Accompanied by an informative article on the subject. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2015, Sale 672, Lot 2761 |
US$900.00 | |
U.S.; General Issues, 1916, 3¢ violet, type II, imperf, plate blocks of 6, #484. #8473 matched set of 4, large margins around, n.h., Very Fine. Scott $600. Estimate $200. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, May 2015, Sale 105, Lot 171 |
US$196.00 | |
1916, 3¢ violet, type II, imperf (Scott 484), o.g., never hinged, big, perfectly balanced margins all around, fresh, deep color, fantastic example, Superb, 2007 PSE graded cert. SMQ Gem 100J; $70 for grade of 98. Estimate value $150 – 200. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 3079 |
US$80.00 | |
1916, 3¢ violet, type II, imperf (Scott 484), o.g., never hinged, huge JUMBO margins on all sindes including substantial portions of the adjacent 8 stamps, a World Class GEM with gleaming rich color, destined for the finest collection, Superb, 2008 P.S.E. certificate graded GEM-100J (1 of 31 at this grade, and is the highest graded example of this stamp according to PSE’s population report). Scott $18. Estimate value $200 – 300. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 3078 |
US$100.00 | |
1916, 3¢ violet, type II, imperf (Scott 484), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, extraordinary GEM QUALITY wide top, with deep prooflike color printed on bright white paper, deserving placement in the finest collection, Superb. Scott $150. Estimate price $150 – 200. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2013, Sale 636, Lot 371 |
US$140.00 | |
3c Violet, Ty. II, Imperforate (484). Mint N.H. pane of 100 with plate no. blocks at top and left, bottom right stamp clipped corner, otherwise fresh and Very Fine, Scott Retail as plate blocks and singles Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1875 |
US$550.00 | |
1916, 3¢ violet, type II, imperf (Scott 484), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, magnificent GEM quality example with bold prooflike color, destined for the finest collection, Superb. Scott $150. Estimate price $150 – 200. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 1242 |
US$120.00 | |
3c Violet, Ty. II, Imperforate (Scott 484). Mint N.H. with enormous Jumbo margins showing parts of five adjoining stamps and huge sheet margin at right, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo, SMQ value $75.00 for Superb 98, no listing for this ultimate grade) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 2087 |
US$80.00 | |
3c Violet, Ty. II, Imperforate (Scott 484). Mint N.H. with enormous Jumbo margins showing parts of all eight adjoining stamps, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo, SMQ price $75.00 for Superb 98, no listing for this ultimate grade) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 2086 |
US$90.00 | |
3c Violet, Ty. II, Imperforate (Scott 484). Mint N.H., cut with plate no. 8325 at right with parts of the five adjoining stamps on other three sides, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo, SMQ only prices up to normal Superb 98 at $75.00) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1904 |
US$200.00 | |
3c Violet, Ty. II, Imperforate (Scott 484). Mint N.H., enormous margins incl. parts of five adjoining stamps and right sheet margin, strong color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100, SMQ value $95.00 for Superb 98 which is the highest grade listed) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4843 |
US$70.00 | |
/ U.S.; General Issues, 1916, 3¢ Violet, Type II, Imperf, #484. 4 n.h./l.h. margin blocks of 4 (3 with arrow, no centerline), plus side plate block of 6 l.h., catalogued as singles, Extremely Fine. Scott $344+. Estimate $150-180. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jun 2008, Sale 78, Lot 1587 |
US$173.00 | |