US Stamps Price Scott #529 – 1918 3c George Washington Offset Perf 11. Page 1

USA (Scott 529) 1918 WASHINGTON 3¢ VIOLET TYPE III, FULL PANE Upper left pane of 100 with two plate blocks (plate #8658). Both plate blocks intact, natural straight edges at right & bottom; one perf separation at right margin. MINT never hinged, centering ranges from fine to very fine. Cat value $807.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 1482

United States 1917-29 Issues 1918 3c violet, upper right sheet corner margin block of six, errant perfs, unusual item

Cherrystone Auctions, Jul 2015, Sale 201507, Lot 83

U.S.; General Issues, 1919 AEF Siberia cover. US Postal Agency Siberia Feb. 10, 1919 duplex cancel tying Scott #529 to cover with oval AEF Siberia censored K. Ade marking and censor tape, with letter, Fine. Estimate value $100.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 103, Lot 140

3c Violet, Ty. III (Scott 529). Mint N.H., perfect centering, fresh color and paper, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ value $440.00), this is the only stamp at this grade with only four higher (all at 98J)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 722

Scott 529, 1918 3c Violet, Type III, ,attractive very well margined single with ,2012 PSE ,Graded XF-Superb Jumbo 95J Certificate (SMQ ,$75 for 95, $260 for 98)

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2013, Sale 3003, Lot 1378

United States 1910-30 Issues 1918 3c violet, upper right sheet corner margin block of six, errant perfs, unusual item

Cherrystone Auctions, May 2013, Sale 201305, Lot 124

3c Violet, Ty. III, Printed on Both Sides (Scott 529b). Clear impression on back printed inverted in relation to the front, natural s.e. at bottom showing guide line, the guide line also appears on back which shows part of two impressions, lightly hinged, Fine, a rare example of the 3c Violet Ty. III Offset issue printed on both sides

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1928

1918, 3¢ violet Offset, type III (Scott 529), o.g., never hinged, magnificent GEM quality example with huge JUMBO margins, and strong rich color, very elusive in this fantastic condition, Extremely Fine to Superb. Scott $8. Estimate price $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 915

3c Violet, Ty. III (Scott 529). Mathematically precise centering, deep rich color on bright paper, face-free strike of duplex cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp in every respect, with 2011 P.F. and P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $260.00 as 98), this is the highest grade awarded and the only example to achieve this grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3618

3c Violet, Ty. III (Scott 529). Jumbo margins and precise centering, pretty pastel color, wavy-line machine cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo, SMQ price $260.00 as 98, unpriced in higher grade), only the example offered in the previous lot has graded higher and only one other has equaled this grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3619

3c Violet, Ty. III, Double Impression (529a). Bright color, crisp impression showing clear doubling of the entire design, centered to top right, neat machine cancel, Very Good, a great rarity as only two used examples of this double impression have ever been certified as genuine, our census is available at our website at http://www.siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/529a/529a.pdf , accompanied by cover dated Nov. 30, 1918 on which this originated (technically making this the earliest documented use), there are approximately 20 certified unused copies, with 2005 P.F. certificate, listed but unpriced in Scott

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1028, Lot 449

Scott #529, 3c Violet offset, Ty. III, an incredible quality mint example, featuring extravagantly large and perfectly balanced margins all around, plus its color is brilliantly fresh on pristine white paper, o.g., n.h., a superb gem; 2007 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ value $440.00 for 98); one of only four examples to be given this desirable grade, the highest awarded to date.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2012, Sale 140, Lot 295

3c Violet, Ty. III (Scott 529). Mathematically precise centering, deep rich color on bright paper, face-free strike of duplex cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp in every respect, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $260.00 as 98), this is the highest grade awarded to date and the only example to achieve this grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 2027

1918, 3¢ violet Offset, type III (Scott 529), bottom right corner margin block of six, o.g., never hinged, an outstanding block, bottom three stamps are extraordinary JUMBO margined examples, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott price $47.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jul 2011, Sale 625, Lot 1032

3c Violet, Ty. III, Printed on Both Sides (Scott 529b). Horizontal block of ten with bottom right corner selvage and plate no. 8629, some hinge reinforcement, the impressions of the reverse are inverted with respect to the normal side and are shifted to where one stamp receives a very off-center complete impression while the one above only perhaps one-quarter impression, the same is true on the back of the blank right selvage, a rare block, ex Brett, with 2009 P.F. certificate, cataloged as two error stamps

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2011, Sale 1010, Lot 116