US Stamp Values Scott 77: 1866 15c Abraham Lincoln National Bank Note. Page 6

1866, 15¢ black (Scott 77), without gum, impressive well centered example of this extremely elusive stamp, especially in sound condition, with gorgeous rich color, a truly exceptional stamp; reprerfed along top, Very Fine, 2012 PF certificate and 1996 P.S.E. certificate (this one does not mention reperfing). Scott $1,750 Estimate value $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2012, Sale 629, Lot 190

15c Black (Scott 77). Unused (no gum), deep shade, minor toning, few small perf creases, otherwise Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 234

15c Black (Scott 77). Unused (no gum), intense shade and impression on bright paper, fresh and Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 233

o 1866, 15¢ black (77 var.), choice centering, well etched impression, contrasting vivid red cork cancels, Very Fine and quite attractive. Scott $245+ Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2012, Sale 344, Lot 4278

() 1866, 15¢ black (77), nicely centered, sharp impression, unused, fresh and Very Fine. Scott $1,750 Expertization: 1983 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2012, Sale 344, Lot 4277

15c Black (Scott 77). Crisp shade and detailed impression, unusually choice centering for this difficult issue with well-proportioned margins, face-free cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $2,000.00), only three have graded higher to date

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 404

15c Black (Scott 77). Bright shade, well-struck negative Shield fancy cancel, negligible perf toning at top and right, Very Fine strike and a rare cancel on the 15c Lincoln, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 409

15c Black (Scott 77). Huge margins, sharp impression on bright paper, face-free cancel, fresh and Extremely Fine, a stamp with great visual appeal, ex Newbury and Senchuk

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 406

15c Black (Scott 77). Intense shade on bright paper, choice centering with Jumbo margins, bold strike of quartered cork cancel and blue French transit circular datestamp at top left, Extremely Fine Gem, easily one of the largest examples of this issue we have ever encountered, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo, SMQ value $500.00 as 90, $1,100.00 as 98)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 405

15c Black (Scott 77). Sharp proof-like impression, circle of wedges and circular datestamp cancels, unusually wide margins for this issue, Very Fine and choice, with 1999 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 408

15c Black (Scott 77). Wide margins and well-centered, blue target cancel, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1985 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 407

() U.S.; General Issues, 1866, 15¢ Black, #77, regummed, fresh and Fine. Scott $1,750. Estimate price $300-400.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2012, Sale 92, Lot 879

1866, 15¢ black, large die proof (Scott 77P1), marvelous example, 148 x 201mm, extremely intense color, very desirable, Extremely Fine. Scott $1,400 Estimate value $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2012, Sale 628, Lot 258

1866, 15¢ black (Scott 77), impressive well centered example of this extremely elusive stamp, especially in sound condition, with gorgeous rich color, a truly exceptional stamp, without gum, Very Fine, 1996 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $1,750 Estimate price $750 – 1,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2012, Sale 628, Lot 259

1866, 15¢ black (Scott 77), blue cork cancellation, lovely bright color, impressive example with excellent appeal, Very Fine, 2008 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $210 Estimate $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2012, Sale 628, Lot 260