USA (Scott 422) 1914 FRANKLIN 50¢ VIOLET DL WMK Rich color, well centered. OG, previously hinged, very fine. (2007 PSE Cert #01106706 & 1992 PF Cert) Cat $225.

Regency-Superior, Jan 2015, Sale 109, Lot 1208

1912, 50¢ violet, DL watermark (Scott 422), o.g., never hinged, immaculate Post Office fresh example with excellent centering and delightful rich color, scarce when found in pristine mint condition, Very Fine, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $500. Estimate value $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2015, Sale 672, Lot 2722

U.S.; General Issues, 1914 Perf 12, 50¢ Violet, #421. O.g., Fine to Very Fine. Scott $450. Estimate price $200-220.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jun 2008, Sale 78, Lot 1558

50c Violet (Scott 421). Wide margins, lovely pastel color on fresh paper, lightly hinged, Very Fine, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, VF 80, SMQ $345.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2010, Sale 992, Lot 2470

50c Violet (Scott 421). Mint N.H., balanced margins, bright color on fresh paper, Very Fine and choice, with 1996 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2011, Sale 1017, Lot 805

1914, 50¢ violet (Scott 421), o.g., never hinged, handsome mint example with choice color, quite elusive when found in never hinged condition; neatly reperfed along bottom margin, otherwise Very Fine, 2007 P.F. certificate. Scott $800. Estimate value $250 – 350.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 743

1914, 50¢ violet (421), bottom plate number single, o.g., never hinged, fantastic deep shade, an immaculate copy of this elusive mint stamp, Very Good to Fine. Scott $800. Estimate price $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3533

*    50¢ violet (Scott 421), beautifully centered, large margins, rich color, original gum, Extremely Fine (photo). $350 Expertization: 2001 P.S.E. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 574

1914, 50¢ violet (Scott 421), o.g., lightly hinged, impressive large margined example, extremely fresh and choice, Very Fine. Scott $350. Estimate price $250 – 350.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1776

1914, 50¢ violet (Scott 421), o.g., never hinged, brilliant fresh stamp in pristine mint condition, in a wonderful state of preservation, Very Fine. Scott $775. Estimate price $600 – 800.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2015, Sale 672, Lot 2721

1914, 30¢ orange red (Scott 420), o.g., lightly hinged, handsome well centered example with blazing rich color, very impressive example, Extremely Fine, 1989 P.F. certificate. Scott value $110.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2011, Sale 626, Lot 370

20c Ultramarine (Scott 419). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, unusually wide and balanced margins for this difficult issue EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1914 20-CENT PERF 12 SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK ISSUE, SCOTT 419, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ price $2,050.00). Only four have graded higher to date and nine others share this grade, but this seems to be much more elusive than the numbers would indicate — the next-highest graded copy we have offered is an 85.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 982, Lot 5801

Scott #419, 20c Ultramarine, an exciting mint example that boasts magnificent physical qualities that are seldom associated with this, including being flawlessly centered within lavishly large margins, but just as impressive is this stamp’s radiant color and deeply incised impression on pristine paper, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem for the collector seeking a truly extraordinary example; 2002 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ value $2,150.00); only four stamps grade higher.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2012, Sale 140, Lot 264

1912, 15¢ gray (418), bottom margin plate no. & “A” block of 6, original gum, fresh and F.-V.F. Scott price $850

Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2012, Sale 344, Lot 4571

12c Claret Brown (Scott 417). Mint N.H. with wide selvage at bottom, beautiful rich color and proof-like impression on bright white paper, mathematically perfect centering with Jumbo margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THE ULTIMATE JUMBO EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT PERF 12 SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK ISSUE, GRADED GEM 100 JUMBO BY P.S.E. A STAMP THAT IS THE ESSENCE OF PERFECTION. Ex Morris. With 1988 P.F. certificate for a strip of three, and 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, $2,450.00 as 98). This is the only example to achieve this pinnacle of grades.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 968B, Lot 533

2c Carmine, Coil (Scott 413). Mint N.H. guide line pair, rich color on bright paper, wonderfully well-centered, Extremely Fine, a beautiful guide line pair, with 1997 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1007, Lot 2704

1c Green, Coil (Scott 412). Guide line pair, perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins, intense shade and impression on bright paper, centrally-struck San Francisco circular datestamp EXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING USED GUIDE LINE PAIR OF THE ONE-CENT HORIZONTAL COIL, SCOTT 412. THIS GUIDE LINE PAIR HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E., WHICH IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE. IT IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98, SMQ price $1,850.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date and the only example to achieve this grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1028, Lot 378

o 1912, 1¢ green with A.W. Dunning private perforations (Scott 408), vertical strip of three, Very Fine. Estimate value $300 – 400 A.W. Dunning was a Boston-based stamp dealer who created these perforation for use on his mailings.

Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2011, Sale 337, Lot 3160

1914, 7¢ black (407), post office fresh, o.g., NH, Very Fine. SMQ value $340. Scott $180 Expertization: 2006 P.S.E. Certificate graded VF-XF 85.

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 2046

1914, 7¢ black (407), positively perfectly centered with large balanced margins, deep dark color and barely hinged original gum, a Superb gem. Scott Stamp Values $450. Scott $70 Expertization: 2010 PSAG Certificate graded 98.

Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2011, Sale 337, Lot 2885

2c Carmine (Scott 406). Mint N.H. brilliant color on post-office fresh paper, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ value $245.00 as 95, $960.00 as 98), only five have graded higher to date

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4734

10c Panama-Pacific, Perf 10 (404). Top plate no. 6130 block of six with wide selvage, stamps Mint N.H., lightly hinged in selvage only, vivid color and detailed impression, choice centering, diagonal crease (caused during production) affects top right and top center stamps and top left selvage VERY FINE-EXTREMELY FINE APPEARANCE. THIS PLATE BLOCK RARITY IS SELDOM FOUND WITH SUCH CHOICE CENTERING. Scott Retail as Mint N.H. singles $12,000.00. Scott Retail as hinged plate block

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1808

UNITED STATES 1910-30 ISSUES 1914-15 5c blue, well centered with wide margins, n.h., reperforated at right, otherwise v.f., with clear 1987 PFC and 2008 PSE cert.

Cherrystone Auctions, Jul 2008, Sale 200807, Lot 50

2c Panama-Pacific, Perf 10 (Scott 402). Mint N.H. top plate no. 6648 block of six, brilliant color, natural gum bend at top right, Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1769

2c Panama-Pacific, Perf 10 (Scott 402). Right plate no. 6648 block of six with wide selvage, most stamps Mint N.H., bright shade, bottom left stamp natural perf disc inclusion, Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1771

1c Panama-Pacific, Perf 10 (Scott 401). Set of matched plate no. 6875 blocks of six, top with wide selvage and Mint N.H., natural gum skip at top right, bright colors, fresh and Fine, attractive matched set

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1755

1913, 10¢ orange Panama-Pacific (400A), absolutely perfectly centered with large margins and bright, vibrant color. O.g., never hinged. Post office fresh and Superb. SMQ value $9,550. Scott $500 Expertization: 2008 P.S.E. Certificate graded Superb 98.

Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2008, Sale 328, Lot 934

U.S.; General Issues, 1913, 10¢ Orange Panama-Pacific, Perf 12, #400A. N.h., light inclusion at bottom, rich color, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $500. Estimate price $150-200.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2009, Sale 80, Lot 1310

10c Orange Yellow, Panama-Pacific (Scott 400). Right plate no. 6135 block of six with wide selvage, stamps Mint N.H., small hinge mark in top selvage, Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1723

10c Orange Yellow, Panama-Pacific (Scott 400). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1800

5c Panama-Pacific (Scott 399). Left plate no. 6133 block of six, top left stamp h.r. and small thin spot, bright shade, Fine appearance

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1706

2c Panama-Pacific (Scott 398). Top and bottom plate no. 6647 blocks of six, first h.r. on top corner stamps, center stamp with natural gum wrinkle, latter with wide selvage and Mint N.H., few minor perf separations in selvage, Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1687

2c Panama-Pacific (Scott 398). Six bottom plate no. blocks of six, plate nos. 6306-6308, 6312, 6313 (wide selvage) and 6316, few h.r., bright colors, few minor perf separations, Fine-Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1695

1c Panama-Pacific (Scott 397). Mint N.H. bottom plate no. 6128 block of twelve, deep rich color on bright paper, usual natural gum bends, Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1666

U.S.; General Issues, 1913 Perf 8½ Vertical, 5¢ Blue Coil, Guide Line Strip of 4, #396. O.g., Fine to Very Fine, PF (1988) cert. Scott $545. Estimate price $180-200.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2009, Sale 80, Lot 1309

3c Deep Violet, Coil (Scott 394). Mint N.H. guide line pair, deep rich color on crisp paper, well-balanced margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1986 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 972, Lot 3316

1910, 2¢ carmine coil (388), guide line pair, intense color and impression on fresh paper, original gum, about Fine for this rare line pair, a rare guide line pair of the 1910 2¢ carmine coil. Scott price $8,500 Expertization: 1978 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2008, Sale 330, Lot 1766

1911, 15¢ pale ultramarine (382), nearly perfectly centered with brilliant color and pristine. Original gum, never hinged. Extremely Fine. Scott price $625 Expertization: 1996 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2008, Sale 328, Lot 911

10c Yellow (Scott 381). Mint N.H., uncommonly wide margins and near perfect centering, fabulous glowing color on crisp white paper, Extremely Fine, with 1991 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4716

2c Alaska-Yukon, Imperforate (371). Top imprint and plate no. 5250 block of six, large to huge margins, two neat strikes of Cincinnati O. registry oval cancels, Very Fine and choice, scarce sound used plate block, unpriced in Scott which prices used higher than unused

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2010, Sale 984, Lot 829

2c Alaska-Yukon (Scott 370). Mint N.H. top imprint and plate no. 5145 block of six with wide selvage, brilliant color, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, an exceptional Mint N.H. plate block

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1636

2c Lincoln, Bluish (Scott 369). Bottom imprint, plate no. 4976 and small solid star block of six, lightly hinged, bright color on nicely blued paper, unusually choice centering VERY FINE-EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL PLATE NUMBER BLOCK OF SIX OF THE 2-CENT LINCOLN COMMEMORATIVE ON BLUISH PAPER. With 1980 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1621

1909, 2¢ Lincoln, Farwell group 4 perfs, wide spacing (368), 2mm pair, well centered, original gum, lightly hinged, fresh and Very Fine. Scott value $850

Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2011, Sale 336, Lot 1375

UNITED STATES First Day Covers 1909 2c Lincoln, top straight edge with full guide-line, machine cancelled Lansdowne, Pa., Feb.12, 1909 FDC, addressed to Philadelphia, v.f.

Cherrystone Auctions, Jun 2009, Sale 200906, Lot 248

15c Pale Ultramarine, Bluish (366). Mint N.H. right imprint and plate no. 4951 block of six with wide selvage, intense shade on deeply blued paper, top stamps faint natural gum wrinkle VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED RIGHT IMPRINT AND PLATE NUMBER BLOCK OF THE 15-CENT ON BLUISH PAPER. A TRUE CONDITION RARITY AND POSSIBLY THE FINEST KNOWN IN MINT NEVER-HINGED CONDITION. We doubt whether more than a half-dozen exist in Mint N.H. condition. This example is particularly desirable by virtue of the wide selvage and unusually choice centering. With 1969 P.F. certificate. Undercatalogued in Scott. Scott Retail as six Mint N.H. singles is $21,000.00. Scott Retail as Mint N.H. plate block

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1608

13c Bluish Green, Bluish (Scott 365). Lightly hinged,unusually large even margins, really out of the ordinary, wonderful deep rich color, clear impression EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A FABULOUS LIGHTLY-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 13-CENT BLUISH PAPER WHICH HAS FEW PEERS. With 1975 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $6,950.00). Only three others share this grade with none higher

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4698

8c Olive Green, Bluish (Scott 363). Intense shade on nicely blued paper, centered to bottom right, trivial natural inclusion on neck VERY GOOD. A SCARCE AND AFFORDABLE EXAMPLE OF THE 8-CENT ON BLUISH PAPER. Although off center, this stamp is fresh and sound.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1757

5c Pilgrim Tercentenary (Scott 550). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, wide margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $840.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2008, Sale 962, Lot 2838

United States 1910-30 Issues 1920 $2 carmine and black, block of four, well centered, top stamps l.h., bottom stamps n.h., fine-v.f. (catalogue value for singles)

Cherrystone Auctions, Jun 2009, Sale 200906, Lot 215

1c Green, Rotary (Scott 545). Lightly hinged, rich color and proof-like impression, choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2003 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 972, Lot 3374