Prices of US Stamp Scott O94: 1c 1879 Agriculture Official. Page 2

1c Agriculture, Soft Paper (Scott O94). Without gum as issued, gorgeous vibrant color, well-centered, wide margins VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT AGRICULTURE AMERICAN BANK NOTE PRINTING ON SOFT PAPER. AN EXTREMELY DIFFICULT STAMP TO OBTAIN IN SUCH CHOICE CONDITION. With 1976 and 2000 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 847

1c Agriculture, Soft Paper (Scott O94). Without gum as issued, beautiful glowing color and outstanding centering, suggestion of a minute perf tip thin speck at top, otherwise Very Fine and choice, exceptionally nice looking example of this rare Special Printing (without “Specimen” overprint)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 4187

1c Agriculture, Soft Paper (Scott O94). Without gum as issued, exceptionally well-centered for this Special Printing, gorgeous bright color EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT AGRICULTURE AMERICAN BANK NOTE PRINTING ON SOFT PAPER. AN EXCEEDINGLY DIFFICULT STAMP TO OBTAIN IN SUCH CHOICE CONDITION. With 2013 P.F. certificate. Offered on behalf of Harvard University

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 4186

Agriculture Dept., 1879, 1¢ yellow (O94), without gum as issued, absolutely gorgeous top quality example of this extremely rare stamp, beautifully centered with large margins and incredible deep rich color, one of the finest examples we have ever offered at public auction, deserving placement in the finest collection, Very Fine, 1976 P.F. certificate. Scott $6,000. Estimate price $4,000 – 6,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3809

Agriculture Dept., 1879, 1¢ yellow (O94), without gum as issued, magnificent soft paper issue in flawless condition, featuring sensational rich color and impression, handsome example of this major rarity, Fine, 2013 P.F. certificate graded Fine-70. Scott $6,000. Estimate value $3,000 – 4,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 476

() U.S.; Official, Agriculture Dept., 1879, 1¢ yellow, #O94. Ungummed, large thin that shows thru front, still scarce, Average. Scott $6,000. Estimate price $600.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 97, Lot 456

Agriculture Dept., 1879, 1¢ yellow (Scott O94), without gum as issued, unpunched perf at right, very fresh, vibrant color, excellent example of this scarce stamp, Extremely Fine, a very rare stamp to begin with, not to mention in this exceptional quality, 2008 P.F. certificate; 2009 PSE graded cert (XF 90). SMQ $7,650 for 90. Scott $6,000. Estimate value $5,000 – 7,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2013, Sale 636, Lot 597

Agriculture Dept., 1879, 1¢ yellow (O94), fresh and quite nicely centered for this with absolutely brilliant color, without gum as issued, F.-V.F. and rare. Scott $6,000 Expertization: 1996 PF Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 346, Lot 928

Agriculture Dept., 1879, 1¢ yellow (Scott O94), without gum as issued, brilliant rich color; centered to bottom, tiny perf tear, Very Good to Fine, a rare stamp, 2011 PF certificate. Scott $6,000. Estimate price $1,000 – 1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 1747

() U.S.; Official, Agriculture Dept., 1879, 1¢ Yellow, #O94. Ungummed, fresh and Fine, PF (1994) cert. Scott $6,000. Estimate $1,500-1,800.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1824

1c Agriculture, Soft Paper (Scott O94). Without gum as issued, block of four with top imprint selvage, radiant color as fresh as the day it was printed, choice centering throughout EXTREMELY FINE. THIS IS THE ONLY REPORTED IMPRINT BLOCK OF THE 1879 ONE-CENT AGRICULTURE AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY PRINTING ON SOFT PAPER. A BLOCK OF FOUR IS ALSO THE LARGEST RECORDED MULTIPLE. ONE OF THE GREATEST RARITIES OF THE ISSUE. In an effort by the Grant administration to stem the tide of postal abuse, stamps were issued in 1873 for the nine departments of the Executive branch. Stamps were issued to the various departments by the Post Office as needed, and an accounting was kept for budgeting purposes and for reimbursement of the Post Office Department. The Agriculture Officials were printed from sheets of 100 consisting of one pane. In December 1878 Continental merged with American Bank Note Company, which assumed production for United States stamps early in 1879, including the Officials. As with the regular Bank Note issues, the Officials printed by American can be distinguished by the use of soft, porous paper. Philip Ward recorded only four blocks of four. This is the only one with selvage we were able to locate. A pair with plate number is also known. Ex Weill and illustrated on the front cover of the December 14, 1989 Christie’s catalogue. Offered to the market for the first time since that 1989 sale. With 1989 P.F. certificate. This is the first multiple we have offered since 1990.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1025, Lot 262

Agriculture Dept., 1879, 1¢ yellow (Scott O94), without gum as issued, unpunched perf at R, very fresh, vibrant color, excellent example of this scarce stamp, Extremely Fine, a very rare stamp to begin with, not to mention in this exceptional quality, 2008 PF Cert; 2009 PSE graded cert (XF 90). SMQ $7,650 for 90. Scott $6,000 Estimate $5,000 – 7,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2012, Sale 629, Lot 481

1c Agriculture, Soft Paper (Scott O94). Without gum as issued, vibrant color, full to wide margins three sides, perfs touch frame at bottom, tiny thin speck above “E” of “Dept”, Fine appearance, an attractive example of this major Official rarity

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 525

Agriculture Dept., 1879, 1¢ yellow (O94), uncommonly fresh with brilliant, golden yellow color, without gum as issued, Fine and rare. Scott price $6,000 Expertization: 1994 PF Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 603

() U.S.; Official, Agriculture Dept., 1879, 1¢ Yellow, #O94. Ungummed, Fine, PF (1989) cert. Scott $6,000. Estimate value $1,500-1,800.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2012, Sale 92, Lot 1343