Revenue, 1863, First Issue, $1.60 Foreign Exchange, imperf (Scott R79a), neat almost socked-on-the-nose Drink & Mehlen double circle hand stamp cancel, large to very large margins all around, rich shade, crisp impression, Very Fine. Scott price $1,400. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2015, Sale 670, Lot 18 |
US$1,000.00 | |
R79a, 1863 $1.60 Foreign Exchange, Imperforate,deep green color, four full margins all around, small blue hand stamp cancel, small thin spot at upper right, o/w Very Fine, 2015 PSE certificate (Scott value $1,400) H.R. Harmer, Jun 2015, Sale 3007, Lot 3539 |
US$300.00 | |
$1.60 Foreign Exchange, Imperforate (Scott R79a). Large to huge margins all around, neat face-free manuscript cancel, small thin spot at right, appears Extremely Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 966 |
US$500.00 | |
$1.60 Foreign Exchange, Imperforate (Scott R79a). Large to huge margins incl. part of adjoining stamp at top, face-free strikes of circular handstamp, Extremely Fine, desirable with the handstamp cancel Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2015, Sale 1092, Lot 1496 |
US$850.00 | |
$1.60 Foreign Exchange, Imperforate (R79a). Horizontal strip of three, huge margins to full, March 4, 1867 manuscript cancels, two small tears at top, horizontal crease at center just breaks paper internally VERY FINE APPEARANCE. THIS IS THE LARGEST RECORDED MULTIPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE $1.60 FOREIGN EXCHANGE ISSUE. NO OTHER STRIPS OF ANY SIZE S ARE KNOWN. Ex Cunliffe. Scott Retail as pair and single $6,900.00 Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1089, Lot 363 |
US$2,000.00 | |
$1.60 Foreign Exchange, Imperforate (R79a). Vertical pair, clear margins, deep rich color and detailed impression, 1868 manuscript cancels, light diagonal creases affect bottom stamp only FINE APPEARANCE. THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED VERTICAL PAIR OF THE IMPERFORATE $1.60 FOREIGN EXCHANGE FIRST REVENUE ISSUE. The largest multiple is the horizontal strip of three offered in lot 363. Two horizontal pairs are also known. Ex Joyce. Scott Retail $5,500.00 Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1089, Lot 238 |
US$1,400.00 | |
$1.60 Foreign Exchange, Imperforate (Scott R79a). Full to large margins, deep rich shade, light handstamp cancels, small sealed tear, Extremely Fine appearance, the ideal example of this scarce First Issue for a collector who values appearance over total soundness Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1089, Lot 237 |
US$475.00 | |
$1.60 Foreign Exchange, Perforated (Scott R79c). Horizontal pair, rich color, blue double-circle datestamp cancel, few perf separations sensibly reinforced, some toning mostly on back from gum, otherwise Very Fine, a pair is the largest recorded multiple (six are known), ex Halstead Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1089, Lot 431 |
US$500.00 | |
$1.60 Foreign Exchange, Imperforate (Scott R79a). Large margins all around, intense shade and proof-like impression, lightly struck handstamp and manuscript cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE $1.60 FOREIGN EXCHANGE IMPERFORATE. With 1995 P.S.E. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1089, Lot 236 |
US$2,700.00 | |
$1.60 Foreign Exchange, Imperforate (Scott R79a). Large margins to clear at top and bottom, deep shade, 1864 manuscript cancel, fresh and Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 534 |
US$500.00 | |
$1.60 Foreign Exchange, Imperforate (Scott R79a). Large margins to ample at upper left, deep rich color and proof-like impression, 1863 manuscript cancel, Extremely Fine, with 1999 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1066, Lot 22 |
US$2,400.00 | |
$1.60 Foreign Exchange, Imperforate (Scott R79a). Ample to large margins, fresh color, unobtrusive handstamp and manuscript cancels, two trivial thin specks, otherwise Very Fine, with 2013 P.F. certificate, Offered on behalf of Harvard University Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 4282 |
US$425.00 | |
$1.60 Foreign Exchange, Imperforate (Scott R79a). Large margins, intense color, unobtrusive manuscript cancel, Extremely Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1031, Lot 1011 |
US$1,000.00 | |
$1.60 Foreign Exchange, Imperforate (Scott R79a). Large even margins, deep rich color and proof-like impression, neat 12/28/68 manuscript cancel, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp with great eye appeal, with 2000 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2011, Sale 1015, Lot 18 |
US$2,200.00 | |
$1.60 Foreign Exchange, Perforated (Scott R79c). Rich color, detailed impression, manuscript initials cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2011, Sale 1015, Lot 72 |
US$425.00 | |