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3c Violet, Ty. IV, Imperforate (535). Large margins to ample, tied by “San Diego Cal. Sep. 30, 1918 6PM” machine cancel on San Diego Society of Natural History corner card cover to Stanford University, pencil note on back “I have the advantage of you in not having to work with anything but shells–come up to see us”, Very Fine, this is the earliest documented use of Scott 535, ex Berkun, with 2003 A.P.S. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2015, Sale 1093, Lot 502 |
US$600.00 |
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1918, 3¢ violet, Offset imperf (Scott 535), full wide top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, lovely example with lively bright color, immaculate condition, Extremely Fine. Scott $125. Estimate price $100 – 150. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2014, Sale 655, Lot 730 |
US$100.00 |
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1918, 3¢ violet, Offset imperf (Scott 535), horizontal pair, o.g., never hinged, astounding multiple featuring immense margins and bold color, the best quality obtainable, Superb, 2012 P.S.A.G. certificate graded “98J”. Scott $38. Estimate value $150 – 200. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2014, Sale 655, Lot 571 |
US$130.00 |
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1918, 3¢ violet, Offset imperf (Scott 535), full wide top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, impressive wide top with stunning rich color, a beautiful example of this, Extremely Fine. Scott $125. Estimate value $150 – 200. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2014, Sale 655, Lot 729 |
US$250.00 |
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535, 1918 3c Violet, Type IV, bottom plate no. 9384 block of six, light strikes of a boxed town cancel, slightly trimmed margin, Very Fine, an elusive used plate block unpriced in Scott H.R. Harmer, Nov 2013, Sale 3004, Lot 1304 |
US$130.00 |
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1918, 3¢ violet, Offset imperf (Scott 535), right plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, impressive example in immaculate mint condition, Extremely Fine to Superb. Scott $125. Estimate value $100 – 150. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 643 |
US$60.00 |
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1918, 3¢ violet, Offset imperf (Scott 535), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, flawless example in a quality rarely seen, a spectacular full wide top with bold prooflike color, deserving placement in the finest collection, Superb. Scott $125. Estimate $150 – 200. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 642 |
US$190.00 |
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3c Violet, Ty. IV, Imperforate (Scott 535). Jumbo margins capturing portions of all eight adjoining stamps, bright color, face-free cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100, SMQ value $90.00 as 98, unpriced in higher grades), this is the only stamp to be awarded this grade and there is only one graded higher Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3627 |
US$160.00 |
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3c Violet, Ty. IV, Imperforate (Scott 535). Mint N.H. pair and single, both with Jumbo margins including portions of adjoining stamps on all sides and corners, brilliant color, Extremely Fine Gems Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 968B, Lot 708 |
US$225.00 |
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3c Violet, Ty. IV, Imperforate, Double Impression (Scott 535a). Mint N.H. pair, pretty pastel color, showing clear doubling, Very Fine, scarce and attractive multiple, ex Floyd, with 1986 and 2001 P.F. certificates Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 968B, Lot 709 |
US$225.00 |
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3c Violet, Ty. IV, Imperforate (Scott 535). Mint N.H., enormous Jumbo margins showing bits and parts of the eight other surrounding stamps, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo, SMQ price $95.00 as 95, unpriced in higher grade) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4909 |
US$225.00 |