24c Purple, H. Grill (Scott 142). Nicely centered, characteristic pale shade of the Grill Issue, scarce blue waffle grid fancy cancel VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A DESIRABLE EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1870 NATIONAL BANK NOTE GRILLED ISSUE, AS THERE ARE VERY FEW THAT HAVE FANCY CANCELLATIONS. With 1996 and 2008 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2015, Sale 1106, Lot 3122

1870, 15¢ orange, H. grill (Scott 141), bright color; small thin at bottom, Fine to Very Fine appearance. Scott $1,400. Estimate value $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2015, Sale 672, Lot 2405

USA (Scott 140) 1870 CLAY GRILLED BANKNOTE 12¢ DULL VIOLET Genuine, segmented cork cancel, reperforated at left plus several small faults, very good. Genuine copies are scarce. (2014 PF Cert #523646) Cat $3750.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 300

USA (Scott 139) 1870 JEFFERSON GRILLED BANKNOTE 10¢ BROWN Fine centering with light face-free target cancel. Very faint grill but definitely present. Cat price $850.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 299

1871, 7¢ vermilion, H. grill (Scott 138), quartered cork cancel, Fine, with 2011 P.F. certificate. Scott $500. Estimate value $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2015, Sale 672, Lot 2404

U.S.; General Issues, 1870, 6¢ Carmine, H. Grill, #137, “Part o.g., short perf at upper right”, very fresh copy, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $5,000. Estimate value $1,500-1,800.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2015, Sale 106, Lot 1491

1870, 3¢ green, H. grill (Scott 136P5), left margin pair, o.g., hinged or never hinged, large margins all around, the right stamp is in immaculate Never Hinged condition, scarce multiple with clear grills and incredibly fresh color; light horizontal crease at top outside of the stamp designs, otherwise Extremely Fine to Superb, with 1968 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,200. Estimate price $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2015, Sale 672, Lot 2400

United States 1870-73 Banknote Issues 1870 2c red brown, well centered, rich color, l.h., fresh and v.f., with 1988 and 2005 PFCs

Cherrystone Auctions, Jul 2015, Sale 201507, Lot 53

United States 1870-73 Banknote Issues 1870 1c ultramarine, l.h., fresh color, v.f., with 2015 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Jul 2015, Sale 201507, Lot 2056

USA (Scott 177) 1875 SPECIAL PRINTING 1873 PERRY 90¢ VIOLET CARMINE A very RARE 90¢ Special Printing, only 50 exist. Rich color, scissors separated as usual, well centered, small repaired tear at right. Unused, no gum as issued. Extremely fine appearance. (1988 PF Cert #192278) Cat price $24000.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 333

30c Greenish Black, Special Printing (176). Without gum as issued, wide margins, scissors-separated as almost always but leaving virtually intact perfs at left and bottom VERY FINE SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. Our census of Scott 176 contains 50 copies. Census No. 176-UNC-43. With 1952 and 1989 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 321

24c Dull Purple, Special Printing (175). Without gum as issued, rich color on bright paper full perforations on all four sides, bright color EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES IN EXISTENCE. Our recently updated census records for Scott 175 contain approximately 100 examples. This is certainly one of the finest. Unpublished Census No. 175-UNC-37. Ex T. Charlton Henry and Gorham. With 1975 and 2005 P.F. certificates.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2015, Sale 1100, Lot 39

15c Bright Orange, Special Printing (174). Without gum as issued, scissors-separated as usual but with intact perfs at top and right (unpunched), brilliant color, wide margins VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. Our census of Scott 174 contains 39 certified examples. Of these, an overwhelming majority have the perforations scissors-separated on at least one side. Very few are as well-centered and wide-margined as the example offered here. Census No. 174-UNC-05. Ex Lessmann. With 1970 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 319

USA (Scott 173) 1875 SPECIAL PRINTING 1873 CLAY 12¢ DARK VIOLET Unused Special Printing, no gum as issued. Rare this nice for these scissor-cut issues. Fine to very fine. (1994 PF Cert #0282685; 1948 PF Cert) Cat price $7000.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 331

10c Pale Brown, Special Printing (172). Without gum as issued, scissors-separated as usual but leaving full perforations on all sides, remarkably choice centering and wide margins for this difficult issue EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS THE FINEST EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL SPECIAL PRINTING IN EXISTENCE. A MAGNIFICENT STAMP. Our census of Scott 172 contains 36 copies that have been certified as genuine by The Philatelic Foundation. A majority of these have been scissors-separated into the perforations on at least one side. Of the eleven copies with full perforations, most have either pulled perforations or are not well-centered. Census No. 172-UNC-04. Ex Hetherington and Hinrichs. With 1957 and 2001 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 317

USA (Scott 171) 1875 SPECIAL PRINTING 1873 STANTON 7¢ RED VERMILION An unusually well-centered genuine Special Printing with beautiful, radiant color. Tough issue, extremely fine. Typical scissor cut perfs at left. Unused, no gum as issued, light pencil marks on back. (2002 PF Cert #0382819 & 1950 PF Cert #2488) Cat $5000.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 330

6c Dull Rose, Special Printing (170). Without gum as issued, exceptionally wide margins and superb centering, bright color, couple short perfs and reperfed at right EXTREMELY FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. Our census of Scott 170 contains 35 certified examples. Census No. 170-UNC-23. With 1990 and 2015 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 315

3c Blue Green, Special Printing (169). Without gum as issued, intact perforations all around except where a few short at left, rich color, small tear at top left VERY FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. Our census of Scott 169 contains 35 examples that have been certified as genuine by The Philatelic Foundation (including one on cover). Of these, only three have perforations all around and are confirmed as sound. The example offered here is desirable despite the small tear. Census No. 169-UNC-34. With 1996 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 314

2c Dark Brown, Special Printing (168). Without gum as issued, choice centering with long and full perforations all around, rich color EXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING IN THE FINEST CONDITION ATTAINABLE. Our census of Scott 168 contains only 57 copies certified as genuine. A review of our records found only two other examples of comparable quality to the example offered here. Census No. 168-UNC-57. Ex Chapin. With 1954 and 2003 P.F. and 1994 P.S.E. certificates.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 313

1c Ultramarine, Special Printing (167). Without gum as issued, scissors-separated as usual with perfs virtually intact on three sides, brilliant color, small thin spot at top VERY FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. Our census of Scott 167 contains 45 certified examples. Of these, fewer than ten have perforations all around. Census No. 167-UNC-14. With 1980 S.P.A. certificate. PFC 77990 and 255061 no longer accompany.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 312

USA (Scott 166) 1873 PERRY BANKNOTE 90¢ ROSE CARMINE Choice stamp, fresh color, large part original gum, previously hinged, extremely fine and attractive. Scarce this nice. (2013 PSAG Cert #0564425) Cat value $2250.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 328

USA (165) 1873 HAMILTON BANKNOTE 30¢ GRAY BLACK, BROWN CANCEL (PSE GRADED 90) Genuine used with brown cancel ($30 premium in Scott). Extremely fine. (2008 PSE Graded Cert #01168404, XF 90, Used) (SMQ $300)

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 326

24c Dull Gray Blue, “Goodall” Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (Scott 164TC2d). 33 x 39mm, intense shade and impression, Very Fine, scarce

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1159

Scott #163, 15c Yellow orange, wonderfully bright color and impression, fresh with full o.g., relatively lightly hinged, a fine example of a stamp that is missing from most mint collections; 1986 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 151, Lot 152

U.S.; General Issues, 1873, 12¢ Blackish Violet, #162, o.g., deep, rich color, original gum, “light gum staining along the perforations”, otherwise fine, PF (1996) cert. Scott $2,400. Estimate price $230-260.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2015, Sale 106, Lot 1519

U.S.; General Issues, 1873, 10¢ Brown, #161, o.g., strong impression, Very Fine, PF (1991) cert. Scott $900. Estimate price $300-450.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2015, Sale 106, Lot 1518

1873, 7¢ orange vermilion (Scott 160), o.g., hinge remnants (album adherence), impressive rich shade, a lovely example of this tough stamp with unusually choice centering; tiny gum spot shows on face of stamp along right edge, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, with 2013 Weiss certificate. Scott $1,150. Estimate $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2015, Sale 672, Lot 2430

U.S.; General Issues, 1873, 6¢ Dull Pink, Block of 6, #159, upper left corner margin, bright and fresh, l.h. to o.g. (1-h.r.), excellent color. Scott $3,150+. Estimate price $500-600.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2015, Sale 106, Lot 1515

3c Green (Scott 158). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color and proof-like impression, wide margins, Extremely Fine, this issue is far more difficult to obtain in choice condition than the later Bank Note issues, with 2000 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 1107, Lot 274

U.S.; General Issues, 1873, 2¢ Brown, #157, l.h., great color and impression, gem, Very Fine, PSE (2006) cert., PSE (1997) cert. Scott $350. Estimate $170-200.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2015, Sale 106, Lot 1512

U.S.; General Issues, 1876, 1¢, 3¢ and 10¢ on Cover to Natal, Scott #156, 158, 161, 2 singles and pair (10¢) cancelled with ring cancels of West Milton, O., SE 11 cds at left, New York SEP 13 cancel in red, London PAID 23 SE 76 cancel in red, 3d accountancy hs. in red, faint Durban OCT 31 cancel on reverse, addressed to the American Mission at Inanda near Verulam, with contents, few short perfs on 1¢ at top, scarce destination, Fine, Eichele (2008) cert. Estimate $200-250.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2015, Sale 106, Lot 1511

1879, 90¢ carmine (Scott 191), o.g., hinged, decent example of this tough stamp with the most incredibly color ever seen on a 90 cent American Bank Note Company issue, a fabulously fresh stamp, Fine. Scott $2,000. Estimate price $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2015, Sale 672, Lot 2443

1879, 30¢ full black (Scott 190), o.g., hinge remnants, large margins and bold rich color; shallow thin spot, Fine to Very Fine appearance. Scott $900. Estimate price $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2015, Sale 672, Lot 2442

15c Red Orange (Scott 189). Mint N.H., choice centering, fiery color, post office fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1989 and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $2,650.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 1107, Lot 287

10c Brown, With Secret Mark (Scott 188). Original gum (see note re certificates), well-centered, uncharacteristically wide margins, deep rich color, Extremely Fine, with 2003 P.F. and 2014 P.S.E. certificates as “previously hinged”, with 2013 P.F. certificate stating “previously hinged, but with a coating of gum added to the bottom of the stamp subsequent to the issuance of the original certificate in 2003” no longer accompanies

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 1107, Lot 286

USA (Scott 187) 1879 JEFFERSON BANKNOTE 10¢ BROWN Scarce soft paper issue, no secret mark. Fine to very fine. OG, previously hinged. Cat value $3250.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 340

USA (Scott 186) 1879 LINCOLN BANKNOTE 6¢ PINK (JUMBO) Enormous margins, a true Jumbo. Small tear lower right. Black cancel, very fine appearing. Cat value $30.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 339

5c Blue (Scott 185). Jumbo well-proportioned margins, bright color, cork cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.F. and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ value $350.00 as 95, $1,050.00 as 98)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 1107, Lot 283

USA (Scott 184) 1879 WASHINGTON BANKNOTE 3¢ GREEN (TOP PLATE) Top margin plate block of 14 (plate #347), recently broken from sheet. Stamps all fresh, MINT never hinged, hinged in selvage only. Fine. Cat price $1900.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 1276

2c Vermilion (Scott 183). Fiery color on bright paper, exceptional centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (DOG, XF-Superb 95; SMQ price $600.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 1107, Lot 281

James A. Garfield. Large cover addressed in Garfield’s hand to Burlington Vt., 1c Dark Ultramarine (Scott 182) cancelled by two penstrokes, purple “West Mentor Ohio Feb. 15, 1881” octagonal handstamp, docketing at top reads “Envelope containing photograph of President James R. Garfield — addressed by himself.”, trivial edgewear, stamp with insignificant toned perf tip, Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2015, Sale 1105, Lot 2618

2c Carmine Vermilion, Special Printing (180). Without gum as issued, vivid color, short perf at left and tiny corner perf crease at top right VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT CARMINE VERMILION 1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE SPECIAL PRINTING. ONE OF THE RAREST SPECIAL PRINTINGS WITH ONLY 23 EXAMPLES RECORDED IN OUR CENSUS. Our census of Scott 180, available at http://www.siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/180/180.pdf , contains 23 examples of this rare Special Printing, one of which is in The New York Public Library collection. Approximately half are confirmed as sound, but most are not well-centered. Census No. 180-UNC-11. With 1981 P.F. certificate. A 1991 P.F. certificate (247316, no longer accompanies) stated “Genuine with light perf staining top right”, but we do not see any evidence of staining.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 323

5c Blue (Scott 179). Horizontal pair, tied by “New York Mar. 18 6AM PO” duplex datestamp and oval grid cancel struck mostly off of cover, used with two Canada, 1872, 3c Dull Red (37), with Wells, Fargo & Co. printed frank crossed out, to Paris, France, one Canada stamp uncancelled, the other just tied by blue 1878 Paris transit double-circle datestamp, blue “Wells, Fargo & Co. Victoria” oval handstamp, small filing holes, slightly reduced at top, some slight wear including toning affecting few perfs FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE MIXED-FRANKING EXPRESS USE FROM VICTORIA TO FRANCE. Ex Burrus

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2015, Sale 1106, Lot 3080

2c Vermilion (Scott 178). Original gum, lightly hinged, vibrant color, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, a pretty stamp, with 1990 P.F. certificate for block of four

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 1107, Lot 280

5c Deep Blue, Special Printing (204). Without gum as issued, deep rich color and sharp proof-like impression, beautiful centering EXTREMELY FINE. A REMARKABLE SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1880 AMERICAN BANK NOTE SOFT-PAPER SPECIAL PRINTING. ONLY 18 COPIES ARE RECORDED IN OUR CENSUS. The 5c 1880 Special Printing on soft paper is one of the most elusive of the Bank Note Special Printings. Our census of Scott 204, available at http://www.siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/204/204.pdf , contains only 18 copies of this stamp, including one example in the Miller collection at The New York Public Library. About one-third of the known stamps have minor faults. Of the dozen sound examples available to collectors, perhaps three or four have choice centering. Census No. 204-UNC-07. Ex Lessmann and Hewitt. With 1945 A.P.S. and 1955 and 1984 P.F. certificates.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 355

2c Scarlet Vermilion, Special Printing (203). Without gum as issued, well-centered for this difficult stamp with wide margins, beautiful rich color on fresh bright paper, tiny expert repair at left center is barely noticeable VERY FINE APPEARANCE. THE 2-CENT SCARLET VERMILION 1880 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING IS ONE OF THE RAREST OF ALL BANK NOTE SPECIAL PRINTINGS. OUR CENSUS CONTAINS ONLY 20 EXAMPLES. Our census of Scott 203, available at http://www.siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/203/203.pdf , contains only 19 stamps which are available to collectors. The 20th copy is in the Miller collection at The New York Public Library. Census No. 203-UNC-19. Ex Bayou (Siegel Sale 843). With 1940 American Board of Experts and 2001 P.F. certificates, the former not mentioning any expert repair

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1057, Lot 788

90c Dull Carmine, Special Printing (202). Without gum as issued, deep rich color on bright paper VERY FINE. A RARE SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1880 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. ONLY 41 ARE KNOWN TO EXIST. Our census of Scott 202 contains approximately 41 certified copies. The 90c 1880 Special Printing on soft paper is notorious for its condition. Thins or more serious faults affect about half of the known examples. Census No. 201-UNC-21. Ex Cole. With 1988 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 354

30c Greenish Black, Special Printing (201). Without gum as issued, intense shade and impression, long and full perforations all around, unusually choice centering EXTREMELY FINE. THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE 1880 30-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING IN EXISTENCE. Our census of Scott 201 contains 44 examples certified as genuine, 16 of which have faults (usually a thin spot). Only ten are confirmed as sound, and only seven of these have decent centering. Another 18 need to be reexamined for condition, but only a handful of these have nice centering. Census No. 201-UNC-12. Ex Cole. With 1993 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 353

24c Dark Violet, Special Printing (200). Without gum as issued, rich color and sharp impression, reperfed at bottom and trivial corner perf tear FRESH AND FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE 1880 24-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. Our recent review of records at the Philatelic Foundation found 67 certified copies of Scott 200, 24 of which have faults (usually a thin spot). A few exist outside of that population, including the example offered here. With 2013 P.S.A.G. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2015, Sale 1100, Lot 42

15c Orange, Special Printing (199). Without gum as issued, brilliant color, long and full perforations VERY FINE AND CHOICE. AN EXTREMELY RARE SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1880 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. Our census of Scott 199 contains only 37 certified examples. Of these, only 11 are confirmed as sound, 10 have faults and 16 need to be reexamined according to current methods and standards. Many of the stamps, regardless of condition, are off center. Census No. 199-UNC-22. With 1984 and 1992 P.F. and 1995 P.S.E. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 351