Cost of US Stamp Scott Catalogue 496: 1919 5c George Washington Coil Perf 10 Vertically. Page 1

1919, 5¢ blue coil (Scott 496), line pair, o.g., never hinged, tremendous top quality multiple with fabulous deep color, an outstanding showpiece, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-90 and 1999 P.F. certificate. SMQ XF 90; $145. Scott $65. Estimate value $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2015, Sale 672, Lot 2763

#496a, 5c Blue coil, small perforation hole variety, perf 10 vert., fresh pair with deep color, o.g., n.h., fine; the small hole varieties are normally found on the later coils but this rare variety has been discovered on this much earlier coil; exceptionally scarce and listed but not priced in Scott; 2015 PSE certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 151, Lot 310

1919, 5¢ blue coil, small holes variety (Scott 496), joint line pair, o.g., never hinged, handsome example of this rarely offered small holes variety issue, beautifully centered with bright color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF-85. Estimate $750 – 1,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 3088

1919, 5¢ blue coil, small holes. Pair, o.g., never hinged, bold color, post office fresh, F.-V.F., a very rare perforation variety and the first time we have ever offered such, listed yet unpriced in Scott, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 496a; Estimate $300 – 400.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2412

5c Blue, Coil (496). Tied by “New York N.Y. Hudson Term. Sta. 8 Apr. 15, 1919 3 PM” machine cancel on Chas. Stork & Co. corner card cover to Copenhagen, Denmark, opened by censor and resealed with label, receiving backstamp, Very Fine, the earliest documented use of Scott 496, ex Berkun, with 2004 A.P.S. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2015, Sale 1093, Lot 437

5c Blue, Coil (Scott 496). Mint N.H. joint line pair, rich color and detailed impression, wide and well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ price $625.00), only one has graded higher (at 100)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2015, Sale 1093, Lot 436

USA (Scott 496) 1919 WASHINGTON 5¢ BLUE, COMPLETE COIL ROLL OF 500 Complete roll of 500 5¢ Washington coil, with leader strip detached but present and end strip apparently intact. As coil roll of 500, there are 20 line pairs. Centering variable; begins as average to poor, but appears to get better throughout roll. Couple of adhesion spots near beginning, otherwise fine and MINT never hinged. Cat value $4500.

Regency-Superior, Jan 2015, Sale 109, Lot 1278

Scott 496, 1919 5c Blue coil, Joint line pair, small holes variety, excellent centering, NH, 2014 PSE Graded XF 90 certificate 

H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1377

5c Blue, Coil (Scott 496). Mint N.H. joint line pair, beautiful centering, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1999 and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $300.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1573

5c Blue, Coil (Scott 496). Mint N.H. joint line pair, brilliant color, choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $250.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 694

5c Blue, Coil (Scott 496). Mint N.H., rich color, mathematically perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $135.00 as 98), this is the highest grade awarded and four others share it

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3965

Scott #496, 5c Blue coil, perf. 10 vert., joint line pair, exceptionally well centered within wide margins, deep rich color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine and choice; 2011 PF certificate (XF-Superb 95; SSV $200.00).

Spink Shreves Galleries, Aug 2013, Sale 144, Lot 264

1919, 5¢ blue coil (Scott 496), o.g., never hinged, spectacular example, a wonderful top quality showpiece example with dazzling rich color and nicely balanced margins, a relatively common stamp is a uncommon quality, Superb, 2009 P.S.E. certificate graded SUP-98, 1 of only 6 examples attaining this impressive grade, with a mere 5 others currently grading higher. SMQ $135. Scott $7. Estimate $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 868

5c Blue, Coil (Scott 496). Mint N.H. joint line strip of four, wide margins and exceptional centering, fresh and crisp, Extremely Fine, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 2082

5c Blue, Coil (Scott 496). Mint N.H., bright shade and crisp impression, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ value $135.00 as 98), this is the highest grade awarded (three others share it)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 453