US Stamps Prices Scott Catalogue #516: 30c 1917 Benjamin Franklin Perf 11. Page 3

30c Orange Red (516). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering with incredible Jumbo margins, fiery color, post-office fresh paper and gum, Extremely Fine Gem, a magnificent stamp, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ value $1,000.00 as 98), no other examples of Scott 516 in any condition (Mint N.H., hinged or used) have equaled this ultimate grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 466

Scott #516, 30c Orange red, dazzling bright color, outstanding centering amid a well margined example, deeply etched impression on bright white paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2012 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ price $465.00).

Spink Shreves Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 141, Lot 179

30c Orange Red (Scott 516). Huge Jumbo margins, precise centering, vivid color and light cancel, Extremely Fine Gem a superb stamp, with 2011 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo, SMQ price $365.00 as 98, unpriced in higher grade), this is the highest grade awarded and no other examples have achieved this grade, the next highest used example is graded 95J

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3603

30c Orange Red, Perf 10 at Top (516a). Vibrant color as fresh as the day it was printed, bold strike of oval registry cancel, centered to top left, small thins FINE APPEARANCE. THIS IS ONE OF TWO USED EXAMPLES AND THE ONLY REGULARLY-CANCELLED EXAMPLE OF THE 1917 30-CENT PERF 10 AT TOP OR BOTTOM. ONE OF THE GREATEST RARITIES OF THE ISSUE. At a certain point during production one of the perforating wheels became defective. In the course of repairs part of one perforation wheel was inadvertently changed from Perf 11 to Perf 10. Based on the physical evidence of surviving copies, this was the nineteenth row of pins on the wheel. Many examples of the Perf 10 on One Side rarities show transitional perfs from 10 to 11 or from 11 to 10. This is because the out-of-gauge perforation pins would frequently cross the span of more than one stamp, depending on where the wheel contacted the sheet. The Perf 10 on One Side varieties span both the 1917 Washington-Franklin and 1922-23 Issues. It is interesting to note that, apart from the 2c, there is no duplication of denomination between the issues. This would seem to indicate that the improperly repaired wheel was in use for only a short period of time, as there was little overlap in production of the issues. Based on dates of issue of the basic stamps, this probably occurred early in 1923. Our census of Scott 516a, available at our website at http://siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/516a/516a.pdf , contains three unused examples, the handstamp-cancelled copy offered here and one with a precancel, for a total of five copies. This is the only copy with a regular cancel that can be confirmed as having gone thru the mail. This is also the only used example we have offered since keeping computerized records. Census No. 516a-CAN-01. With 1970 and 2009 P.F. certificates. Scott Catalogue has not adjusted the used price for this rarity in line with others of the issue, probably because none has come to market in over a decade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1028, Lot 437

1917, 30¢ orange red (516), wide top margin plate no. block of 6, beautifully centered with absolutely glowing color, solid perforations and never hinged original gum; fresh and Very Fine. Scott $925 Provenance: “Saddleback”, Killien.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 346, Lot 859

U.S.; General Issues, 1917, 30¢ Orange Red, #516. N.h. (encapsulated), Grade 98 Superb. Free conversion to paper certificate available for this lot. PSE (2008) slab. Scott Stamp Values $1,050. Estimate value $500-600.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1605

U.S.; General Issues, 1917, 30¢ Orange Red, Plate Block of 6, #516. N.h. top #6928, rich color, Very Fine. Scott $925. Estimate value $300-400.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1606

Scott #516, 30c Orange red, a highly desirable mint single featuring exceedingly large margins and being especially well centered within them, bright fresh color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 2006 PSE certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2012, Sale 140, Lot 292

U.S.; General Issues, 1917, 30¢ orange red, block of 6, #516. N.h. lower left margin block with initials, Fine. Scott $450. Estimate value $150.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, May 2012, Sale 93, Lot 368

U.S.; General Issues, 1917, 30¢ orange red, plate block of 6, #516. N.h., side #6911, hole in margin, fresh colors, Fine. Scott $925. Estimate price $300.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, May 2012, Sale 93, Lot 367

1917, 30¢ orange red (Scott 516), o.g., never hinged, remarkable top quality example, marvelous centering and extra large margins, extremely intense color, a great stamp, Extremely Fine to Superb. Scott $75 Estimate value $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2012, Sale 628, Lot 533

1917, 30¢ orange red (Scott 516), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, impressive mint example in immaculate condition, strong rich shade, premium quality example, Very Fine. Scott $925 Estimate $600 – 800.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2012, Sale 628, Lot 534

30c Orange Red (Scott 516). Mint N.H. top plate no. 6921 block of six, vivid color, wide margins, Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 2009

1917, 30¢ orange red (516), absolutely perfectly centered with generous margins, deep vibrant color and never hinged original gum; a Superb gem. Only three examples have received a higher PSE grade. SMQ $1,100. Scott $80 Expertization: PSE encapsulated Superb 98.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2011, Sale 338, Lot 1954

U.S.; General Issues, 1917, 30¢ Orange Red, Plate Block of 6, #516. O.g., bottom #6924, Very Fine. Scott $600. Estimate price $250-300.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2011, Sale 90, Lot 1563