2c Carmine, Ty. II (Scott 266). Mint N.H., vivid color on crisp paper, choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 1999 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1579

United States 1894-95 Bureau Issues 1895 1c blue, right plate number and imprint strip of four, partial double horizontal perforations, with part of adjoining stamps at left, one stamp n.h., interesting variety

Cherrystone Auctions, Nov 2009, Sale 200911, Lot 3097

UNITED STATES 1894-95 BUREAU ISSUES 1894 $5 dark green, bright color and fresh, wide margins, l.h., fine example of this rare stamp, with 1975 and 1993 PFCs

Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2009, Sale 200901, Lot 181

$1.00 Black, Ty. II (Scott 261A). Original gum, mount translucency and minor thin spot, Fine appearance

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 1751

$1.00 Black (Scott 261). Original gum, lightly hinged, exceptionally wide margins and nearly perfectly centered, beautiful impression on bright white paper EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SIMPLY WONDERFUL LIGHTLY-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-DOLLAR TYPE I 1894 FIRST BUREAU ISSUE. With 1985 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $4,450.00). Only two others share this grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2008, Sale 962, Lot 2539

1894, 5¢ chocolate (255), choice centering within large margins, handsome rich color and a sharp impression. Pristine never hinged original gum. Extremely Fine and choice. Scott price $375 Expertization: 1996 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Apr 2008, Sale 326, Lot 244

4c Dark Brown (Scott 254). Mint N.H., deep rich color on post-office fresh paper, detailed impression, almost perfectly centered with wide margins, long and full perforations all around EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A LOVELY MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1894 4-CENT UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE. With 1999 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ price $4,250.00).

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1564

1894, 2¢ carmine, type II (251), beautifully centered with radiant color and a sharp impression. Original gum, never hinged. Particularly fresh and Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott price $1,000 Expertization: 1994 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Apr 2008, Sale 326, Lot 241

U.S. General Issues, 1894, 1¢ blue, #247. N.h, Grade 75J Fine to Very Fine, PSE (2008) cert. Scott $225. Estimate $100.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 81, Lot 580

$5.00 Columbian (Scott 245). Original gum, single hinge mark, intense shade and impression VERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN. With 1983 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4417

$3.00 Columbian (Scott 243). Choice margins and near-perfect centering, magnificent deep intense color, neat unobtrusive corner circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, lovely used example, with 2004 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4409

$3.00 Olive Green, Columbian (Scott 243a). Original gum, lightly hinged, wonderfully well-centered with magnificent deep rich color, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1543

$2.00 Columbian (Scott 242). Bottom imprint, plate no. 105 and letter “A A” at left block of eight, original gum, lightly hinged, rich color, detailed impression, natural gum bends, few trivial perf separations of no consequence FINE-VERY FINE. THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED IMPRINT AND PLATE NUMBER BLOCK OF EIGHT OF THE $2.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE. ONE OF THE GREAT RARITIES OF THE ISSUE. Only two plate blocks of six and one plate block of eight are recorded for the $2.00 Columbian. They are: 1) the unique imprint and plate no. 105 block of eight offered here, 2) bottom imprint and plate no. 105 block of six, lightly hinged, tiny sealed tear in selvage, ex Lilly and Kobacker, and 3) bottom imprint and plate no. 105 block of six, part original gum, perfs reinforced, some thinning at bottom, offered in 1980 Manning sale. Illustrated on the front cover of Siegel Sale 601 (Sep. 9-10, 1982)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1163

UNITED STATES 1893 COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION ISSUE 1893 $1 salmon, beautiful color, wide margins, h.r., fresh and v.f., with 1985 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Nov 2008, Sale 200811, Lot 1084

UNITED STATES 1893 COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION ISSUE 1893 50c slate blue, nice color, l.h., fine, with 2003 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2009, Sale 200903, Lot 166

30c Columbian (Scott 239). Bright color, choice centering with Jumbo margins, neat strike of Boston registry oval cancel, Extremely Fine, a huge stamp, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo, SMQ value $290.00 as 90, $840.00 as 95)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4394

15c Columbian (Scott 238). Rich color, wide and balanced margins, neat strike of duplex cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, SMQ price $255.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4386

10c Columbian (Scott 237). Mint N.H. bottom imprint, plate no. 99 and letter Y” at left block of eight, deep rich color and sharp proof-like impression, unusually choice centering throughout EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF THE 10-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE IN THE FINEST CONDITION ATTAINABLE. A review of our computerized records indicates that we have only offered two other Mint N.H. plate block of eight (as well as one plate block of six and one plate block of ten) since keeping computerized records. The MLG collection contains no less than five, which skews all previous statistics. However, the plate block offered here stands far above any other we have ever offered in terms of overall quality.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1148

1893, 8¢ Columbian (236), bottom sheet margin block of four with part-imprint and plate “No. 130”. Nicely centered, especially the two bottom stamps. Post office fresh and F.-V.F. Scott value $800 ++

Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2008, Sale 328, Lot 751

8c Columbian (Scott 236). Bottom imprint, plate no. 132 and letter “I I” at right block of eight, lightly hinged except where some perf separations expertly reinforced, intense shade, Very Good-Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1145

6c Columbian (Scott 235). Bottom imprint, plate no. 104 and letter “Z” at left block of ten, eight stamps at right Mint N.H., left pair (not part of plate block) h.r. where separations reinforced, radiant color, tiny thin speck in imprint selvage, centered to bottom, Very Good-Fine appearance

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1137

5c Columbian (Scott 234). Mint N.H. horizontal block of six, crisp color and attractively centered, Fine-Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4368

5c Columbian (Scott 234). Mint N.H., brilliant color and crisp impression, mathematically perfect centering, long and full perforations all around EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT COLUMBIAN HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF GEM 100 BY P.S.E. — THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS LOFTY GRADE. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ value $7,200.00 as 98)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 973, Lot 154

4c Columbian (Scott 233). Top imprint, plate no. 19 and letter “D” at right block of eight, original gum, h.r., deep rich color and proof-like impression, few perf separations reinforced, small perf flaw in selvage (could be trimmed), otherwise Fine-Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1120

3c Columbian (Scott 232). Mint N.H. with plate no. 76 selvage at bottom, rich color, wide margins, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, SMQ price $380.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4356

1893, 2¢ Columbian (231), full top imprint, plate no. 40 and “II” block of eight, exceptionally well centered, stunning fresh color, crisp, original gum, lightly hinged on one stamp only, otherwise never hinged, Extremely Fine, a superb plate block. Scott price $600 Expertization: 2004 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Apr 2008, Sale 326, Lot 212

2c Columbian (Scott 231). Mint N.H. bottom imprint, plate no. 95 and letter “X” at right block of eight, bright color, fresh and Fine-Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1073

2c Columbian (Scott 231). Bottom imprint, plate no. 171 and letter “Q Q” at left block of eight, original gum, h.r. at right, rich color, some slight toning on back, Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1094

2c Columbian (Scott 231). Bottom right corner imprint, plate no. 73 and letter “Q” block of ten, top left stamp single hinge mark, others Mint N.H., radiant color, well-balanced margins, few slightly telescoped perfs, Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1064

2c Columbian (Scott 231). Mint N.H. top imprint, plate no. 37 and letter “H” at right block of eight, deep rich color, tiny thin speck in selvage, Fine appearance

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1054

1c Columbian (Scott 230). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, a pretty stamp, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $600.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4351

1c Columbian (230). Mint N.H. top imprint, double plate no. 153 and letter “M M” at left block of twelve, crisp impression, couple minor selvage tears, the presence of the right plate no. indicates that this came from the pane of 100 that was only available at Washington D.C., Very Fine, a scarce double plate number combination, Scott Retail as plate block of 8 plus singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1021

1c Columbian (Scott 230). Mint N.H. top imprint, plate no. 151 and letter “M M” at left block of eight, brilliant color, few expertly rejoined perf separations at top of selvage, Pos. 2 and 6 internal crease, appears Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1017

90c Orange (Scott 229). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade, Very Fine and choice, with 1999 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 972, Lot 3223

15c Indigo (Scott 227). Original gum, small gum disturbance from hinge removal, uncommonly wide margins of near Jumbo proportions, especially top and bottom, intense color on bright paper, outstanding centering, Extremely Fine, with 1995 P.F. certificate (does not mention the small gum disturbance)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4343

10c Green (Scott 226). Mint N.H. with wide selvage with part imprint at bottom, deep rich color and proof-like impression, Jumbo margins EXTREMELY FINE. A PRISTINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1890 SMALL BANK NOTE ISSUE. With 2002 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo, SMQ $2,200.00 as 90, $7,000.00 as 95).

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4338

1890, 4¢ dark brown (222), mathematically centered with perfectly symmetrical margins, rich color, original gum never hinged. An Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $3,950. Scott $360 ONE OF ONLY FOUR NEVER HINGED EXAMPLES GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY THE P.S.E., NONE ARE GRADED HIGHER. Expertization: 2006 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. Certificates, both graded XF-Superb 95.

Matthew Bennett International, Oct 2007, Sale 322, Lot 2076

2c Green (Scott 213). Mint N.H., bright color, choice centering, Very Fine and choice, with 1992 P.F. and 2003 P.S.E. certificates as block of four

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 843

10c Brown (Scott 209). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color and proof-like impression, Extremely Fine, a pretty stamp, with 1999 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 837

1881, 3¢ blue green, re-engraved (207), well centered, brilliant color and strong impression. Pristine never hinged original gum. Fresh and Very Fine. Scott value $325 Expertization: photocopy of 1998 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Apr 2008, Sale 326, Lot 178

1c Gray Blue (Scott 206). Mint N.H., radiant color on bright paper, reperfed at bottom, Extremely Fine appearance, with 1997 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates, the former not mentioning the reperfing

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 1623

5c Green, Trial Color Plate Proof on India (205TC3). Block of four, large margins, few paper flaws and small tear as often found on this fragile paper, appears Very Fine, Scott Retail as singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5034

24c Dark Violet, Special Printing (200). Without gum as issued, well-centered, dark color and sharp impression, new certificate notes a “tiny repaired tear” in a perf hole at right, but this is truly nothing more than a miniscule crease off one perf hole, there is a small white line in portrait oval which is a natural paper flaw and not mentioned on certificate VERY FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE 1880 24-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. Our recently updated census records for Scott 200 contain approximately 66 certified examples. Unpublished Census No. 200-UNC-58. Ex Green. With 1950 and 2008 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 824

12c Blackish Purple, Special Printing (198). Without gum as issued, deep rich color, unusually choice centering for this difficult issue with wide and balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE. A RARE SOUND AND CENTERED EXAMPLE OF THE 1880 12-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING WITH WIDE MARGINS. Our recently updated census records for Scott 198 contain approximately 60 certified examples. Of these, fully one-third have small flaws (mostly thin spots). Unpublished Census No. 198-UNC-15. With 1987 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ price $44,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date and only one other shares this grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4311

2c Black Brown, Special Printing (193). Without gum as issued, deep rich color, fresh A FINE AND SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 2-CENT 1880 AMERICAN BANK NOTE SPECIAL PRINTING. Our recently updated census records for Scott 193 contain 47 certified examples, of which almost half half faults (mostly thins). Of the sound examples, nearly all are centered to top or one side. The stamp offered here is one of those rare sound examples. Unpublished Census No. 193-UNC-44. With 1974 and 2008 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 817

UNITED STATES 1870-88 BANKNOTE ISSUES 1879 90c carmine, beautiful color, h.r., fresh and fine, with 1989 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2009, Sale 200901, Lot 153

10c Brown, Without Secret Mark (Scott 187). Unused (no gum), deep rich color and proof-like impression, wide margins, Very Fine and choice, a beautiful stamp, with 1979 and 2004 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1420

1879, 1¢ dark ultramarine (182), perfectly centered within beautifully balanced margins, unusually strong color on bright paper. Original gum. A Superb gem. SMQ value $1,350. Scott $350 Expertization: P.S.E. encapsulated, graded XF-Superb 95.

Matthew Bennett International, Oct 2007, Sale 322, Lot 2060

5c Bright Blue, Special Printing (181). Without gum as issued, deep rich color on fresh bright paper, full and intact perfs all around, wide margins VERY FINE AND CHOICE. ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE 1875 5-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING ON HARD PAPER. THIS IS THE RAREST OF ALL SPECIAL PRINTINGS AND ONE OF THE RAREST OF ALL UNITED STATES STAMPS. ONLY TEN EXAMPLES ARE RECORDED IN OUR CENSUS, INCLUDING ONE IN THE MILLER COLLECTION AT THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY. Our census of the 5c Continental Special Printing (Scott 181), updated at our website at http://www.siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/181/181.pdf, contains only nine examples which are available to collectors. Census No. 181-UNC-04. With 1983, 1990 and 2006 P.F. certificates (VF 80)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 972, Lot 3180

1875 Special Printing, 30¢ greenish black (176), well centered within large margins, scissor trimmed perfs as usual, natural straight edge at left, strong color and impression. Without gum as issued. Wrinkles at top, corner crease at upper left. Very Fine appearance. Scott price $16,500 ONE OF APPROXIMATELY 60 KNOWN EXAMPLES. Expertization: 2003 P.S.E. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2008, Sale 327, Lot 180