1c Blue, Ty. II (Scott 7). Plate 2, original gum, lightly hinged, large to full margins, brilliant color, Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF 90, SMQ $2,700.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2010, Sale 984, Lot 53

U.S. General Issues, 1851, 1¢ blue, type Ia, #6. Black town cancel on piece, 3 nice margins, slightly cut in at top, a very rare stamp, Fine, PF (1982) and RPS (1956) certs. Scott $13,000. Estimate value $4,500.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Oct 2009, Sale 83, Lot 276

1c Blue, Ty. Ib (Scott 5A). Position 4R1E, full even margins, just touched at upper right ornament, rich Plate 1 Early shade, light blue grid cancel, tiny natural fiber inclusion in Franklin’s chin EXTREMELY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE Ib IMPERFORATE IN SOUND CONDITION WITH FULL MARGINS AND A LIGHT BLUE CANCELLATION. Type Ib was produced only as an imperforate stamp from Plate 1 Early. Six positions on Plate 1E furnished stamps qualifying as Type Ib — Positions 3-6R and 8-9R — distinguished by the complete design at top and nearly complete design at bottom. When first entered on the plate, these six positions (as well as 7R1E) had the complete design at top and bottom. However, unlike 7R, small portions of the bottoms were ironed out when the entries were made below them. Ex Neinken. Signed Ashbrook.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 994, Lot 614

United States 1875 Reproduction of the 18Scott 47 Issue 1875 10c black, unused without gum as issued, full to large margins all around, deep rich color, fresh and v.f., with 2006 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2010, Sale 201003, Lot 27

United States 1875 Reproduction of the 1847 Issue 1875 5c red brown, plate proof on bond paper, block of four, full margins all around, faint creases and marginal tear at upper right, v.f. appearance, with 1991 PFC (cat. value for singles)

Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2010, Sale 201003, Lot 23

5c Red Brown, Reproduction (Scott 3). Without gum as issued, large even margins and rich color, couple pressed creases and small thin spot, Extremely Fine appearance

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2011, Sale 1011, Lot 388

10c Black, Short Transfer (2 var). Huge margins incl. trace of adjoining stamp at right, ample at bottom right, sharp detailed impression, cancelled by two criss-crossing strikes of blue grid, Very Fine and choice, ex Steinway and Hall, with 2004 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 54

UNITED STATES 1847 ISSUE 1847 10c black, blue grid cancel, full to large margins all around, incl. part of adjoining stamp at top, v.f., with Scott 2005 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2009, Sale 200901, Lot 10

UNITED STATES 1847 ISSUE 1847 10c black, full margins all around, uncommonly fresh and v.f., tied by red grids, with matching Washington, DC (Aug 16) departure pmk on cover to Salem, Mass, wax seal stain away from the stamp, with Scott 2004 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2009, Sale 200903, Lot 14

10c Black (Scott 2). Large margins all around, light red grid cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1847 ISSUE. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ price $3,450.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1086

United States 1847 Issue 1847 10c violet, trial color proof on india, with full cross-hatchings, v.f.

Cherrystone Auctions, Jul 2009, Sale 200907, Lot 110

o U.S. General Issues, 1847, 10¢ black, #2. Orange red grid cancel, 4 margin copy, very attractive, Very Fine, PF (1985) cert. Scott $1,425. Estimate price $700.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Oct 2009, Sale 83, Lot 268

o U.S.; General Issues, 1847, 10¢ Black, #2. Blue grid cancel, pinhole and unapparent vert. repair, close to large margins, Fine to Very Fine appearance. Scott $1,300. Estimate $250-300.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2010, Sale 84, Lot 1229

United States 1847 Issue 1847 10c orange vermilion, large die trial color proof on bond, with cross-hatching, v.f.

Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2010, Sale 201003, Lot 17

5c Brown (1 var). Horizontal strip of three, unused (no gum), large margins to barely touched at top left, detailed impression, light horizontal crease, small toned spots are barely noticeable VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A SCARCE AND DESIRABLE UNUSED STRIP OF THREE OF THE 5-CENT 1847 ISSUE IN THE BROWN SHADE. With 1991 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as a strip of three with original gum

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 13

1847, 5¢ red brown (1), clear to mostly large margins, tied on piece by light blue grid cancel, F.-V.F. and quite attractive. Scott $635

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2008, Sale 330, Lot 1316

o 1847, 5¢ red brown (1), full to oversize margins with adjacent stamp visible at right, red New York town cancel, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $800

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2008, Sale 330, Lot 1302

o 1847, 5¢ red brown (1), large to oversize margins with part sheet margin at right, red grid cancel, small thin spot, fresh, Extremely Fine appearance. Scott price $600

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2008, Sale 330, Lot 1324

UNITED STATES Scott 1847 ISSUE 1847 5c red brown, three margins, just in at right, tied by red grids on FL used in 1849 from Fort Plain to Litchfield County, Ct., with a perfect strike of “Housatonic Railroad 5” in red, filing folds affecting the stamp, still a spectacular railroad item

Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2009, Sale 200901, Lot 9

o U.S. General Issues, 1847, 5¢ red brown, #1. Used, 3 margin copy, thin, repaired, creased, Average. Scott $600. Estimate price $100.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 81, Lot 520

5c Orange Brown (Scott 1b). Bright color nicely complemented by bold blue grid cancel struck twice, large margins to full, Very Fine, with 2003 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1071

5c Red Brown (Scott 1). Large to ample margins all around, excellent color, blue town cancel, Very Fine, with 1988 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (VF 80, SMQ value $500.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1064

United States Scott 1847 Issue 1847 5c red brown, horizontal strip of four, red square grid cancels, full to clear margins all around, right stamp with small tear and pinholes, otherwise fine and presentable multiple

Cherrystone Auctions, Jul 2009, Sale 200907, Lot 104

5c Red Brown (Scott 1). Large margins, red grid cancel, some overall toning, otherwise Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 1055

o U.S. General Issues, 1847, 5¢ red brown, #1. Red grid cancel, 4 margin copy with large margins left and bottom, small stain on reverse, still a very attractive copy, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $600. Estimate price $200.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Oct 2009, Sale 83, Lot 259

5c Orange Brown (Scott 1b). Large to full margins, rich color and sharp impression, blue grid cancel, Very Fine, with 2009 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 982, Lot 5016

Providence R.I., 5c & 10c Gray Black, Se-Tenant (Scott 10X2a). Block of four, top right stamp 10c, large to huge margins incl. top right corner sheet margin, unused (no gum), Extremely Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2010, Sale 983, Lot 2

New York N.Y., 5c Black, “ACM” Initials (9X1). Positions 14-15, horizontal pair, original gum, ample to huge margins, crisp impression VERY FINE. A RARE ORIGINAL-GUM MULTIPLE OF THE NEW YOURK POSTMASTER’S PROVISIONAL. With 1994 and 2006 P.F. certificates. The Scott U.S. Specialized Catalogue states that “Examples with original gum are extremely scarce and will command higher prices.” Scott Retail as unused pair without gum

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 1043

New Haven Conn., 5c Vermilion, Reprint (Scott 8XU1R). Blue signature, cut to size, small thin spot and toned, otherwise Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 964, Lot 26

New Haven Conn., 5c Carmine, Reprint (Scott 8XU1R). Blue signature, ms. “Guarant. genuine, Nov. 14th 83 W.T. Bishop”, light creasing and soiling, otherwise Very Fine, with 1945 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 964, Lot 39

2c Rose, Ty. I, A.E.F. Booklet Pane (Scott 499f). Position W1 or W9, side stamps h.r., others Mint N.H., brilliant color, unusually choice centering for this difficult issue, natural gum crease affecting ten stamps not mentioned on accompanying certificate EXTREMELY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT A.E.F. BOOKLET PANE. IT IS BELIEVED THAT NO MORE THAN 20 EXIST IN ANY CONDITION. The A.E.F. booklet panes were issued in September 1917, primarily for use by the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe during World War I. Only 3,000 panes were prepared of both the 1c and 2c denominations. By October they were no longer needed, as Congress voted to allow mail to be sent free of charge by active members of the Armed Forces. Many of the panes were destroyed. With 1973 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2010, Sale 991, Lot 1277

UNITED STATES 1910-30 Issues 1917-19 A.E.F. 1c green, booklet pane of 30, mostly well centered, two stamps hinged, balance n.h., generally fresh and v.f.

Cherrystone Auctions, Apr 2009, Sale 200904, Lot 103

1c Green, A.E.F. Booklet Pane (Scott 498f). Rich color, tied by blind ovals on manila piece which looks like it could have been an oversize wrapper, this style of blind oval was often used on high-value packages, few minor perf separations VERY FINE APPEARANCE. AN EXTREMELY RARE INTACT USED PANE OF THE ONE-CENT A.E.F. BOOKLET. VERY FEW ARE KNOWN. This is the first we have offered since keeping computerized records. With 2004 A.P.S. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2010, Sale 991, Lot 1273

1c Green, Double Impression (Scott 498d). Three wide margins, neat strike of Ohio oval registry cancel, clear doubling of the impression throughout VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A RARE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1917 ONE-CENT GREEN WITH A CLEAR DOUBLE IMPRESSION. With 2002 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 1000, Lot 1225

5c Blue, Coil (496). Pair, mathematically perfect centering, bright color, neat wavy-line machine cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, an absolutely superb coil pair, with 2011 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ price $495.00 as 98), this is the only used example of Scott 496 in any format to achieve this perfect grade, with none higher

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3584

2c Carmine, Ty. II, Coil (491). Mint N.H. pair, deep rich color, clear impression, exceptionally choice centering for this challenging issue EXTREMELY FINE FOR THIS RARE ROTARY COIL. A RARE AND CHOICE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT ROTARY TYPE II. Unlike many other issues, the horizontal coil is actually scarcer than the vertical coil. It was in production for only a short period of time before being replaced by the Type III, Scott 492. A review of our computerized records using Power Search revealed only two other Mint N.H. pairs. With 1968, 1988 and 1995 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 968B, Lot 636

2c Carmine, Ty. II, Coil, Cracked Plate (487 var). Prominent forked lightning crack in Washington’s hair, rich color, neat wavy-line machine cancel, Fine and a very unusual variety, this stamp is the basis for the Scott listing, where it is unpriced, accompanied by a Mekeel’s article from 1965 relating to its discovery and its Scott listing

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2011, Sale 1011, Lot 761

U.S., 1917, $5 light green, #480. O.g. (pencil notation), Fine to Very Fine. Scott $220. Estimate price $80.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 79, Lot 217

$5.00 Light Green (Scott 480). Mint N.H., attractive shade, wide margins, Very Fine and choice, with 2004 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1903

$2.00 Dark Blue (Scott 479). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, Very Fine and choice, with 1998 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 972, Lot 3354

United States 1910-30 Issues 1917 $2 dark blue, bottom margin single, bright color, n.h. (hinged in selvage), fine, with 2005 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Apr 2010, Sale 201004, Lot 266

UNITED STATES 1910-30 ISSUES 1916 $1 violet black, l.h., almost v.f.

Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2009, Sale 200901, Lot 226

U.S.; General Issues, 1916, $1 Violet Black, #478. N.h., Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,550. Estimate value $500-600.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2010, Sale 84, Lot 1611

50c Light Violet (Scott 477). Pretty shade on bright paper, unusually wide margins, Very Fine and choice, an attractive stamp, with 2001 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 972, Lot 3352

United States 1910-30 Issues 1916-17 50c light violet, well centered, nice color, h.r., with graded (VF-XF 85) 2009 PSE cert. (SMQ price $870)

Cherrystone Auctions, Apr 2010, Sale 201004, Lot 263

30c Orange Red, Perf 10 (476A). Position 73 from Plate No. 6911, Mint N.H., very deep and intense color, sharp proof-like impression on bright white paper, well-centered for this difficult stamp FRESH AND EXTREMELY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE VERY RARE 30-CENT PERF 10 WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN ON UNWATERMARKED PAPER. Despite the recent P.S.E. claim that a watermark has been “discovered” on one stamp from one of the 476A panes, the vestige of a watermark on the dandy roll used to make unwatermarked paper has been known to philatelists since 1918. The unwatermarked paper supplied to the Bureau for printings of sheets that were perforated gauge 10 and 11 is known to have had “ghost” watermarks where the brass pieces were removed. We currently side with the group of philatelists who believe that the 30c Perf 10 Unwatermarked, Scott 476A, was legitimately issued. Ex Piedmont. With 1984 and 1998 P.F. certificates. Since the P.S.E. will no longer certify any 30c Perf 10 stamps as unwatermarked, this is offered subject only to a new P.F. certificate if one is desired.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 972, Lot 3351

20c Light Ultramarine (Scott 476). Mint N.H., balanced margins, lovely pastel color, Extremely Fine, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, SMQ value $1,150.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2010, Sale 992, Lot 2496

8c Olive Green (Scott 470). Mint N.H., pretty pastel shade, choice centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, SMQ price $335.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 2062

1916, 5¢ carmine error (467), block of nine with error in center, attractively centered, brilliant color, original gum, never hinged, F.-V.F. Scott $1,750 Expertization: 1990 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2008, Sale 330, Lot 1793

U.S.; General Issues, 1916, 5¢ Carmine Error, In Block of 6, #467. N.h., gum slightly affected at bottom from pouchette (not error), Very Fine. Scott $950. Estimate $350-400.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2010, Sale 84, Lot 1605