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Special Delivery, 1894, 10¢ blue, unwatermarked (E4), bottom plate number single, expertly regummed, dazzling color printed on lily white paper, scarce plate position piece, Fine. Scott $900 for o.g. stamp. Estimate price $200 – 300. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2013, Sale 640, Lot 534 |
US$300.00 |
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Special Delivery, 1894, 10¢ blue, unwatermarked (E4), o.g., very lightly hinged, extremely handsome example of this extremely elusive unwatermarked stamp, featuring marvelous rich color on bleach white paper, as fresh as the first day it was printed, Very Fine. Scott $900. Estimate $600 – 800. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2013, Sale 640, Lot 532 |
US$425.00 |
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10c Blue, Special Delivery Large Die Proof (Scott E4P1). Die sunk on 140 x 125mm card, pristine, Extremely Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3260 |
US$250.00 |
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10c Blue, Special Delivery (Scott E4). Block of four, original gum, slight gum disturbance, choice margins and incredibly well-centered, deep rich color, some separations and very minor gum soaks from strengthening, otherwise Extremely Fine, handsome and scarce block despite the trivial gum soaks Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 4091 |
US$1,400.00 |
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10c Blue, Special Delivery (Scott E4). With bottom plate no. 77 selvage, original gum, beautiful color and margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1988 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 4090 |
US$500.00 |
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E4, 1894 10c Blue, bottom plate no. 77 single, strong color, o.g., fresh and F-VF (Scott value $900) H.R. Harmer, Nov 2013, Sale 3004, Lot 1374 |
US$170.00 |
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Special Delivery, 1894, 10¢ blue, unwatermarked (E4), o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), choice example of this scarce unwatermarked stamp, looks to be Never Hinged but the accompanying certificates states that it is previously hinged, very handsome and FRESH; tiny perforation tip added at top right, otherwise Very Fine, 2013 P.F. certificate. Scott $900. Estimate value $400 – 600. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 1215 |
US$425.00 |
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10c Blue, Special Delivery (Scott E4). Original gum, wide margins, intense color, couple minor thin specks, Extremely Fine appearance Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 735 |
US$225.00 |
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E4, 1894 10c Blue, ,especially well centered, bright color, very lightly hinged, Extremely Fine (Scott price $900) H.R. Harmer, Jun 2013, Sale 3003, Lot 1552 |
US$650.00 |
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U.S.; Special Delivery, 1894, 10¢ blue, unwatermarked, #E4. O.g., Fine, PSAG (2012) cert. Scott $900. Estimate price $250. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 97, Lot 445 |
US$173.00 |
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10c Blue, Special Delivery (Scott E4). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade and impression, wide margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1999 P.S.E. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 1044, Lot 322 |
US$850.00 |
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Special Delivery, 1894, 10¢ blue, unwatermarked (Scott E4), bottom imprint and plate number strip of 3, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely intense color, well centered and rare when found in this quality; right stamp with tiny thin spot, otherwise Very Fine. Scott $5,500. Estimate value $2,000 – 3,000. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2013, Sale 636, Lot 567 |
US$1,200.00 |
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10c Blue, Special Delivery (Scott E4). With plate no. 77 selvage at bottom, original gum, small h.r., detailed impression, small natural inclusion, folded along perfs, Very Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 2101 |
US$275.00 |
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Scott #E4, 10c Blue, the example offered here is one of the most spectacular mint singles, in terms of its overall condition, we have ever seen, possessing physical qualities that are rarely seen on this notoriously difficult stamp, including being extraordinarily well centered within remarkably wide margins, in addition it features marvelously rich color and a clean crisp impression, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a gem example of the most difficult of all special delivery issues to find in truly premium condition; 2010 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ value $17,500.00 for 95 and $42,500.00 for 98); this is the only never hinged #E4 to grade 95J, with just one stamp grading higher. Spink Shreves Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 142, Lot 433 |
US$8,000.00 |
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Scott #E4, 10c Blue, rich color and crisp impression, o.g., nearly very fine; 2013 PF certificate. Spink Shreves Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 142, Lot 434 |
US$375.00 |