Costs of US Stamps Scott Catalogue R77: 1863 US$1.50 Revenue Foreign Exchange Washington. Page 1

Revenue, 1863, First Issue, $1.30 Foreign Exchange, imperf (Scott R77a), 1863 manuscript cancel, large to very large margins, fresh and very attractive stamp; two trivial pin holes at center, otherwise Very Fine. Scott value $9,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2015, Sale 670, Lot 17

R77a, 1863 $1.30 Foreign Exchange, Imperforate,bold impression, four margins all around except barely touching at top, light manuscript cancel, two tiny thin spots at a small pinhole, Fine, 2015 PSE certificate (Scott $9,000)   

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2015, Sale 3007, Lot 3538

$1.30 Foreign Exchange, Imperforate (R77a). Large margins three sides, just in at left, perfect central strike of “Sawyer. Wallace & Co. Sep. 5, 1863” circular datestamp, horizontal crease at center, pinhole at bottom, Fine appearance, Scott Retail with no premium for the handstamped cancel

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 965

$1.30 Foreign Exchange, Imperforate (R77a). Large to full margins, deep rich color, two strikes of “D.S. & Co. Apr. 21, 1863” handstamp cancels VERY FINE. A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE $1.30 FOREIGN EXCHANGE IMPERFORATE WITH HANDSTAMPED CANCEL. Ex Zoellner. Scott value without premium for handstamped cancel

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1089, Lot 235

$1.30 Foreign Exchange, Imperforate (R77a). Large margins all around, wonderful deep rich color, perfectly struck “J.M.W. New York Jul. 17, 1863” circular datestamp EXTREMELY FINE. AN EXCEPTIONALLY BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE RARE $1.30 FOREIGN EXCHANGE IMPERFORATE. With 2007 P.S.E. certificate. Scott Retail with no premium for the handstamped cancel

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1066, Lot 21

$1.30 Foreign Exchange, Imperforate (Scott R77a). Large to ample margins, brilliant color, light 1863 ms. cancel VERY FINE. A RARE SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE $1.30 FOREIGN EXCHANGE IMPERFORATE FIRST ISSUE REVENUE. Only 3,878 were issued imperforate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 4281

Revenue, 1862-71 First Issue, $1.30 Foreign Exchange, imperf (Scott R77a), socked-on-the-nose “J.M.W. New York Oct 23 1863” handstamp cancel, clear to very large margins including sheet margin at bottom; horizontal crease at top and small corner crease at top left which barely touches the frame line, otherwise Fine, scarce stamp, only 3878 stamps were issued imperforate, 2012 P.F. certificate. Scott $8,750. Estimate price $4,000 – 6,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2013, Sale 636, Lot 639

Revenue, 1862-71 First Issue, $1.30 Foreign Exchange, imperf (Scott R77a), wonderful bottom sheet margin example of this major revenue rarity, with spectacular deep rich color, Siegel Powersearch shows only 13 examples being offered over the past 30 years, a great rarity missing from even the most advanced collection, neat “J.M.W., Oct. 23, 1863” handstamp; light horizontal crease near top, and a light corner crease at upper left, Fine, 2012 P.F. certificate. Scott $8,500. Estimate value $4,000 – 6,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1613

$1.30 Foreign Exchange, Imperforate (Scott R77a). Large margins to full at top, vibrant color, neat 1863 manuscript cancel VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A RARE SOUND FOUR-MARGIN EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE $1.30 FOREIGN EXCHANGE ISSUE. With 2009 P.F. certificate.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1031, Lot 1010

o Revenue, 1862-71 First Issue, $1.30 Foreign Exchange, perf’d (R77c), well centered with absolutely brilliant color and a light 1866 c.d.s. in blue, wonderfully bright, fresh and Very Fine, a gorgeous stamp. Scott value $75+ Expertization: 2008 PSE Certificate for a pair.

Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2012, Sale 344, Lot 4844

$1.30 Foreign Exchange, Imperforate (Scott R77a). Large to huge margins incl. sheet margin at bottom, brilliant color, light manuscript cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE $1.30 FOREIGN EXCHANGE ISSUE. RARE IN SUCH SUPERB CONDITION. Only 3,878 were issued imperforate (44 sheets with 82 stamps returned for perforating). The example offered here has the largest margins of any we have ever encountered. Ex Handy and Floyd. With 1981 and 2001 P.F. certificates.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2011, Sale 1015, Lot 17

o Revenue, 1862-71 First Issue, $1.30 Foreign Exchange, imperf (R77a), large margins and strong color with a neat manuscript cancel reading HHH & Son, Jan 5, 1864″, fresh and choice Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott price $6,500 A TRULY EXTRAORDINARY EXAMPLE OF THE RARE IMPERFORATE $1.30 FOREIGN EXCHANGE.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 331, Lot 984

$1.30 Foreign Exchange, Imperforate (Scott R77a). Large to ample margins, vibrant color, slightly smeared 1863 manuscript cancel, fresh paper VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE $1.30 FOREIGN EXCHANGE IMPERFORATE.. With 2010 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2010, Sale 984, Lot 1205