Cost of US Stamp Scott E2: 1888 10c Special Delivery Messenger Running. Page 1

U.S.; Special Delivery, 1888, 10¢ Blue, #E2, o.g., centered Extremely Fine, PF (2014) cert. Scott $500. Estimate value $375-425.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2015, Sale 106, Lot 2072

Special Delivery, 1888, 10¢ blue (Scott E2), o.g., never hinged, brilliant fresh example of this tough stamp, with extremely large margins and absolutely gorgeous fresh color; pulled perf at top, otherwise Very Fine, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $1,150. Estimate $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2015, Sale 672, Lot 2907

Special Delivery, 1888, 10¢ blue (Scott E2), o.g., hinged, tremendous deep dark color, a sound and attractive example of this, Fine to Very Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $500. Estimate value $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2015, Sale 672, Lot 2908

United States – Special Delivery 1888 10c blue, l.h., v.f., with 2015 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Jul 2015, Sale 201507, Lot 2189

Special Delivery, 1888, 10¢ blue (Scott E2), disturbed o.g., desirable well centered stamp with sensational deep shade and nicely balanced margins, Extremely Fine, 2004 P.F. certificate. Scott $500. Estimate $250 – 350.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 3272

Special Delivery, 1888, 10¢ blue (Scott E2), o.g., never hinged, lovely mint example with extra large margins and tantalizing rich color, scare stamp when found in this pristine condition, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,150. Estimate $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 3271

10c Blue, Special Delivery (Scott E2). Mint N.H. bottom imprint and plate no. 552 block of eight with wide selvage, intense shade and impression, natural s.e. at right, two stamps each have a trivial tiny toned speck VERY FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF EIGHT OF THE 1888 SECOND SPECIAL DELIVERY ISSUE. THIS IS THE FIRST IN MINT NEVER-HINGED CONDITION WE HAVE OFFERED SINCE KEEPING COMPUTERIZED RECORDS. Each of the first four Special Delivery Issues (E1-E4) is rare in plate block form. There are perhaps ten known of the 1888 Issue, E2, and this well-centered Mint N.H. wide-bottom plate block is without question one of the finest known.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 829

10c Blue, Special Delivery (Scott E2). Top imprint and plate no. 552 block of eight, lightly hinged, some rejoined and separated perfs, sealed tear in position 6, Fine-Very Fine appearance, a presentable and more affordable example of this rare plate block

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2015, Sale 1094, Lot 10

10c Blue, Special Delivery, Large Die Proof on India (Scott E2P1). Die sunk on 212 x 138mm card, Very Fine, ex Chesapeake

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2015, Sale 1094, Lot 2

10c Blue, Special Delivery (Scott E2). Original gum, beautiful centering and almost perfectly balanced margins, choice color and clear impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,350.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2015, Sale 1094, Lot 8

10c Blue, Special Delivery (E2). Top right corner imprint and plate no. 552 block of ten, comprising the top two rows of the right pane, original gum, stamps not hinged but some reinforced perf separations between positions 8 and 9 (tiny piece of margin reattached there at bottom), rich color, wide margins with intact perfs at bottom and beautifully centered, natural inclusion top right stamp VERY FINE AND CHOICE LARGE FORMAT IMPRINT AND PLATE NUMBER BLOCK OF THE 1888 SPECIAL DELIVERY ISSUE. Each of the first four Special Delivery Issues (E1-E4) is rare in plate block form. There are perhaps ten known of the 1888 Issue, E2. Scott Retail as hinged plate block and singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2015, Sale 1094, Lot 9

10c Blue, Special Delivery (Scott E2). Original gum, barely hinged, wide margins and well-centered, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1986 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2015, Sale 1092, Lot 1421

Special Delivery, 1888, 10¢ blue (Scott E2), bottom plate number single, o.g., lightly hinged, crisp impression, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $500. Estimate price $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 2095

Special Delivery, 1888, 10¢ blue (Scott E2), o.g., previously hinged, bold color and clear impression, Very Fine. Scott $500. Estimate $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 2094

U.S. Special Delivery, 1888, 10¢ Blue, #E2, n.h., virtually Very Fine, PSAG (2014) cert. Scott $1,150. Estimate price $500-600.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2014, Sale 102, Lot 2177