US Stamp Value Scott Cat. #514 – 15c 1917 Benjamin Franklin Perf 11. Page 2

Scott 514, 1917 15c Gray,particularly well centered, NH, 2013 PSE ,Graded XF-Sup 95 Certificate (SMQ ,$485)

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2013, Sale 3003, Lot 1357

1917, 15¢ gray (Scott 514), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged (faint natural gum crease), beautifully centered with bold deep color, slightly trimmed or reduced top selvage, a beautiful multiple, Very Fine. Scott $900. Estimate price $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2013, Sale 636, Lot 388

Scott #514, 15c Gray, choice mint single, wonderfully well centered with symmetrical margins, bright and fresh, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2012 PSE certificate (XF-Sup; SMQ value $485.00).

Spink Shreves Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 142, Lot 375

1917, 15¢ gray (Scott 514), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, handsome wide top, extremely fresh and choice, Very Fine. Scott $900. Estimate price $750 – 1,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 599

1917, 15¢ gray (Scott 514), o.g., never hinged, impressive large margins, and beautiful bright color, a great stamp, Extremely Fine. Scott $80. Estimate price $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 598

1917, 15¢ gray (Scott 514), o.g., never hinged, handsome adn extremely fresh stamp in immaculate mint condition, Extremely Fine, 1993 P.F. certificate for block of 4, from which this stamp was taken, this being the lower right stamp from the block. Scott $80. Estimate value $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 888

15c Gray (Scott 514). Mint N.H., rich color, perfectly centered with wide margins, long and full perforations all around, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98, SMQ price $1,050.00). Only two have been graded higher

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 2089

15c Gray (Scott 514). Mint N.H., deep rich color, perfectly centered with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98, SMQ price $1,050.00), only two have graded higher (both at 98J)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 465

15c Gray (Scott 514). Wide balanced margins, bright shade, lightly cancelled, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98, SMQ value $400.00), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only one other

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3601

1917, 15¢ gray (Scott 514), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, an outstanding well centered plate in immaculate mint condition, with brilliant fresh color, a gorgeous example of this tough issue, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $900. Estimate price $1,000 – 1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 1259

1917, 15¢ gray (Scott 514), left plate block of 6, o.g., hinge remnant (4 stamps never hinged), sensational bold rich color, premium quality example, Very Fine. Scott $550 Estimate value $250 – 350.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2012, Sale 629, Lot 372

1917, 15¢ gray (Scott 514), bottom plate block of 6, o.g., hinge remnant (2 stamps never hinged), impressive well centered example of this elusive plate, fabulous rich shade, quite a challenging plate to find with such wonderful eye appeal, Extremely Fine. Scott $550 Estimate price $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2012, Sale 629, Lot 371

1917, 15¢ gray (514), wide top margin plate no. block of 6, original gum, never hinged, couple tiny natural gum skips, fresh and F.-V.F. Scott value $900

Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2012, Sale 344, Lot 4636

15c Gray (Scott 514). Mint N.H., fresh color on bright white paper, Extremely Fine, with 2003 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 868

15c Gray (Scott 514). Mint N.H., near perfect centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $485.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 867