Cost of US Stamp Scott E6: 1902 10c Special Delivery Messenger on Bicycle. Page 4

U.S.; Special Delivery, 1902, 10¢ Ultramarine, Block of 4, #E6. O.g., bottom pl. # showing damaged transfer under “N” of “CENTS”, well centered, Very Fine. Scott $1,000+. Estimate value $500-600.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1753

Special Delivery, 1902, 10¢ blue (Scott E6a), spectacular top sheet margin single with small portion of imprint showing at right, tremendous well centered example of this scarce color variety in a quality rarely seen, immaculate both front and reverse, along the beautiful examples of the true “blue” shade we have ever encountered, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine to Superb. Scott $800. Estimate value $1,500 – 2,000. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1998

Special Delivery, 1902, 10¢ ultramarine (Scott E6), handsome top margin plate no. 5244-09 single with big margins and vivid fresh color, o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine. Scott $230. Estimate value $150 – 200. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1999

10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E6). Mint N.H. with plate no. 1776 and wide selvage at top, brilliant color and proof-like impression on bright paper, mathematically perfect centering with unusually wide margins on all sides EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1902 SERIES SPECIAL DELIVERY STAMP, SCOTT E6, HAS BEEN AWARDED THE PERFECT GRADE OF GEM 100 BY P.S.E. — THIS STANDS ALONE AS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE. Scott E6 is the first of the “Messenger on Bicycle” Special Delivery designs. It was released as part of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing’s “Series of 1902” regular postage issues (Scott 300-313). Scott E6 is printed on double-line “USPS” watermarked paper with 12-gauge perforations. In 1908 the “Helmut of Mercury” Special Delivery stamp was issued. However, the Messenger on Bicycle design was re-issued in 1909 from new plates, and the same basic design was issued continuously until the Motorcycle Delivery design replaced it in 1922. Changes in the paper and perforation gauge for the issues from 1909 until 1922 mirror the changes in the Washington-Franklin series of the same period. Scott E6 is not particularly scarce (it has a Scott value of $525.00 unused), but experienced collectors and professionals know that very few examples of the 1902 Issue exist with wide and balanced margins. The P.S.E. Population Report statistics support this statement, and a review of our auction records with Power Search provides visual confirmation. None of the stamps (singles or in blocks) in our database compare to this Mint N.H. Gem 100 example. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100, unpriced above the grade of 98 in SMQ, SMQ $11,000.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded to date and the only example to achieve this desirable grade. One has been graded Superb 98, and four have been graded 95.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1025, Lot 248

Special Delivery, 1902, 10¢ ultramarine (Scott E6), o.g., never hinged, one of the most attractive examples one could ever imagine, a gorgeous example with huge margins and breathtaking deep rich color, extremely scarce when found in this spectacular condition, Extremely Fine, 2007 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-90J (1 of 4 examples at this grade, with only 6 others grading higher). SMQ $1,650. Scott $525 Estimate value $1,500 – 2,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2012, Sale 629, Lot 461

Special Delivery, 1902, 10¢ ultramarine (Scott E6), block of 4, o.g., hinge remnant (2 stamps never hinged), extremely fresh example of this elusiave block, beautiful vivid shade, Fine. Scott $1,510 Estimate value $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2012, Sale 628, Lot 701

10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery (Scott E6). Mint N.H., very attractively centered with pretty color, Very Fine and choice, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85, SMQ value $850.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2011, Sale 1017, Lot 910

10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery (Scott E6). Mint N.H., bright color on crisp paper, nicely balanced margins, fresh and Very Fine, with 1994 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2011, Sale 1017, Lot 911

Special Delivery, 1902, 10¢ ultramarine (Scott E6), o.g., never hinged, exceptional mint example in pristine mint condition, well centered amid generous margins, brilliant fresh shade, a beauty, Extremely Fine, 1982 P.F. & 2011 P.S.E. certificates. Scott $525.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2011, Sale 626, Lot 580

10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery (Scott E6). Wide top imprint and plate no. 1484 block of six, stamps not hinged but a few reinforced perf separations prevent us from calling the block Mint N.H., beautiful bright color, choice margins and centering, light fingerprint on gum VERY FINE. A RARE AND DESIRABLE WIDE TOP PLATE BLOCK OF THE 1902 SERIES SPECIAL DELIVERY STAMP, SCOTT E6. A review using Power Search failed to find any Mint N.H. plate blocks of E6 and only one hinged top plate block (with glazed original gum) in all our sales since 1994

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 2224

10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery (Scott E6). Plate no. selvage at bottom, rich color, wide margins and choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 1990 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 2223

10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery (Scott E6). Mint N.H. with top part imprint selvage, uncommonly wide margins which we believe qualify as Jumbo for this typically tight-margined Special Delivery Issue, intense color and clear impression on fresh paper, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, SMQ value $1,650.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 2222

10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery (Scott E6). Mint N.H., beautiful bright color on fresh paper, wide and balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1902 10-CENT SPECIAL DELIVERY, SCOTT E6. Ex Beverly Hills. P.S.E. encapsulated (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $4,850.00). Only two have graded higher to date and only three others share this grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 2221

U.S.; Special Delivery, 1902, 10¢ Ultramarine, #E6. Very l.h., Grade 90 Extremely Fine, PSAG (2011) cert. Scott Stamp Values $350. Estimate $180-200.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2011, Sale 90, Lot 1666

U.S.; Special Delivery, 1902, 10¢ Ultramarine, #E6. N.h., “reperfed at the left”, Very Fine appearance, PSE (2011) cert. Scott $525. Estimate $100-120.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2011, Sale 90, Lot 1667