2c Carmine Rose, Ty. III, Rotary Perf 11 x 10, Imperforate Horizontally (540a). Mint N.H. bottom selvage block of twelve, deep rich color and detailed impression, wide margins, Very Fine and choice, especially desirable with the selvage, Scott Retail as three pairs

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 2131

1c Green, Rotary Perf 11 x 10 (Scott 538). Mint N.H., nearly perfect centering, strong color on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ price $275.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4911

3c Deep Violet (Scott 537a). Wonderfully fresh and lightly hinged (if at all), Fine and scarce, with 2005 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 2127

2c Carmine, Ty. VII, Imperforate (534B). Mint N.H., large margins all around, brilliant color on crisp paper, detailed impression EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE RARE TYPE VII IMPERFORATE OFFSET STAMP. Most Type VII stamps were used by private vending and affixing machine companies. However, unlike Scott 314A and 482A, a small supply of the imperforate 2c Type VII stamps did reach the public. Ex Piedmont. With 1997 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 972, Lot 3371

United States 1910-30 Issues 1918 2c carmine, type V, black duplex cancel, with parts of adjoining stamps at top and right, fresh color, with graded (Superb 98) 2009 PSE cert. (SMQ 480)

Cherrystone Auctions, Jun 2009, Sale 200906, Lot 210

2c Carmine Rose, Ty. IV, Imperforate (Scott 532). Mint N.H. with guide line at right, enormous Jumbo margins incl. parts of all eight adjoining stamps, brilliant color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ price $170.00 for 95, $310.00 for 98)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4902

2c Carmine, Ty. VI (Scott 528A). Mint N.H., brilliant color as fresh as the day it was printed, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a gorgeous stamp, with 2002 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 972, Lot 3368

$5.00 Deep Green & Black (524). Top arrow and plate nos. 8179/8178 block of eight, appears Mint N.H. except where perfs expertly reinforced, rich colors VERY FINE. A HANDSOME EXAMPLE OF THIS SCARCE $5.00 BI-COLORED ISSUE PLATE BLOCK. Plates 8178 and 8179 were the only two plates to be used to print this issue. The vignette plate was the same used for the $2.00 Scott Nos. 523 and 547.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1837

U.S.; General Issues, 1918, $2 Orange Red & Black, #523. N.h., Fine to Very Fine, PSE (1989) cert. Scott $1,300. Estimate price $400-500.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jun 2008, Sale 78, Lot 1608

2c Carmine (Scott 519). Odd black cancel, reperfed at right, Fine appearance, scarce, with 1992 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1939

$1.00 Violet Brown (Scott 518). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine, a pretty stamp, 2002 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo, SMQ price $200.00 as 90, $610.00 as 95)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1937

1917, 50¢ red violet (517), left plate no. 13653 block of six, well centered, original gum, lightly hinged, tiny thin spot on one, Very Fine appearance. Scott price $1,600

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2008, Sale 330, Lot 1829

30c Orange Red (Scott 516). Mint N.H., radiant color on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2001 and 2006 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ price $830.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4885

20c Light Ultramarine (Scott 515). Mint N.H., choice margins and almost exact centering, bright color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2000 A.P.S. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $1,000.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4883

12c Claret Brown (Scott 512). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, beautiful centering with unusually wide margins, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98, SMQ price $800.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4881

1917, 10¢ orange yellow (510), bottom plate no. 10525 plate block of six, remarkably well centered with bright, radiant color, original gum, never hinged, post office fresh and Extremely Fine. Scott value $325

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2008, Sale 330, Lot 1826

7c Black, Perf 10 at Top (Scott 507a). Block of four, both top stamps the variety, bottom stamps perf 11 all around, top stamps barely hinged, bottom stamps Mint N.H., deep shade and proof-like impression VERY FINE. THIS BLOCK CONTAINS THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THE 7-CENT DENOMINATION WITH PERF 10 AT TOP OR BOTTOM. THIS IS THE KEY TO A COMPLETE SET OF THE PERF 10 ON ONE SIDE VARIETIES. A RARITY OF THE HIGHEST ORDER. The 7c is the rarest denomination with the Perf 10 at One Side variety, which resulted from an improperly-repaired perforating wheel (the nineteenth row of pins on the wheel). Ex Zoellner. With 1991 and 1998 P.F. certificates.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 968B, Lot 673

6c Red Orange, Perf 10 at Bottom (506a). Radiant color, neat “Hastings Nebr.” precancel FRESH AND FINE. A RARE SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT 1917 ISSUE PERF 10 AT BOTTOM. ONLY FIFTEEN USED AND TWO UNUSED ARE RECORDED IN OUR CENSUS, OF WHICH ONLY SIX ARE SOUND. Our updated census of Scott 506a contains thirteen used copies certified as genuine by the Philatelic Foundation, plus two recent discoveries. Nine have faults ranging from pulled perfs to creases. With 2009 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 973, Lot 219

5c Rose, Error (Scott 505). Single error in block of four, bottom right stamp the error, tied by oval registry cancels on small piece, horizontal crease affects bottom stamps, appears Fine, scarce genuinely used and desirable in a multiple with 2c stamps, with 1994 P.F. certificate as sound

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2008, Sale 962, Lot 2779

1917, 5¢ rose error (505), the double error in a block of 12, bright color, original gum, top error lightly hinged, bottom never hinged, fresh and Fine. Scott value $1,050 as singles

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2008, Sale 330, Lot 1819

5c Rose, Error (Scott 505). Mint N.H. single error in block of nine, brilliant color, wide even margins which are far better than typically found, natural s.e. at top, small natural inclusion in right-center stamp not noted on accompanying certificate, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2001 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 968B, Lot 668

5c Rose, Error (505). Single error in block of six, the error Mint N.H., most others lightly hinged, brilliant color, Very Fine, with 1995 P.S.E. certificate, Scott Retail as Mint N.H. error with no premium for any 2c stamps

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2010, Sale 984, Lot 922

3c Dark Violet, Ty. II, Double Impression (Scott 502d). Lightly hinged, strong second impression, natural surface inclusion, typical centering with perfs just in at right

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4861

2c Deep Rose, Ty. Ia (Scott 500). Small h.r., brilliant color, almost perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1911

2c Deep Rose, Ty. Ia (Scott 500). Mint N.H., well-centered, intense color and strong impression, Very Fine, with 1989 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2011, Sale 1011, Lot 763

90c Treasury, Soft Paper (O113). Rich color, light strike of quartered cork cancel, Fine, a surprising difficult issue to obtain in sound used condition, Power Search contains only one other single in any condition, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate, very undercatalogued in Scott

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 2372

Interior Dept., 1879, 10¢ vermilion (O100), well centered, strong color and impression. Original gum, never hinged. Fresh and Very Fine. Scott value $250 Expertization: 2002 P.S.E. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Apr 2008, Sale 326, Lot 708

24c War (Scott O91). Original gum, lightly hinged, bright color, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, P.S.E. encapsulated (OGh, XF-Superb 95, SMQ price $335.00), this is the highest grade awarded to date

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 978, Lot 1137

UNITED STATES Officials 1873 War, 2c rose, block of four, well centered, unused without gum, minor perf. separations, v.f.

Cherrystone Auctions, Jun 2010, Sale 201006, Lot 44

Treasury Dept., 1873, 10¢ brown (O77), virtually perfectly centered. Original gum. Exceptionally fresh and Extremely Fine. Scott price $230

Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2008, Sale 328, Lot 1247

UNITED STATES Officials 1873 State, $2 green and black, bright color, original gum (h.r.), v.f., with 2002 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Nov 2008, Sale 200811, Lot 1142

1c Justice, “Sepcimen” Error (Scott O25Sa). Without gum as issued, bright color, faint diagonal crease, appears Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 982, Lot 6139

90c Interior (Scott O24). Original gum, lightly hinged, attractively centered, Very Fine and choice, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, VF-XF 85, SMQ $470.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 2230

1c Interior (Scott O15). Mint N.H. with right selvage, bright color, fresh and crisp, Very Fine, with 2007 P.F. certificate for block

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 2323

U.S.; Official Issues, Agriculture Dept., 1873, 12¢ Yellow, #O6. O.g., Fine to Very Fine. Scott $450. Estimate value $150-180.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2010, Sale 84, Lot 1811

U.S.; Official, Agriculture Dept., 1873, 1¢ Yellow, Block of 4, #O1. L.h. (top), o.g. bottom, rich color, Fine, PSAG (2011) cert. Scott $1,250. Estimate price $250-300.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2011, Sale 90, Lot 1694

$1.00 Parcel Post (Scott Q12). Bottom plate no. 6262 block of six, h.r., brilliant color on crisp paper EXTREMELY FINE. AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE PLATE BLOCK OF THE $1.00 PARCEL POST ISSUE. A VERY DIFFICULT PLATE BLOCK TO OBTAIN IN ANY CONDITION, MUCH LESS WITH SUCH CHOICE CENTERING. A review using Power Search found only the intact pane of 45 with plate numbers at right and bottom. Wampler had a Q12 plate block from the top position and another from the top with part imprint. It is safe to say that the MLG collection contains a majority of the world’s supply.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 2214

75c Parcel Post (Q11). Mint N.H. right plate no. 6296 and “SEVENTY-FIVE” at bottom block of eight with wide selvage, radiant color VERY FINE. A RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED IMPRINT AND PLATE NUMBER BLOCK OF EIGHT OF THE 75-CENT PARCEL POST ISSUE. From the top right pane. This and lot 2209 are the only two Mint N.H. Q11 plate blocks with value imprint we have offered since keeping computerized records. Unlisted in Scott as Mint N.H.. Scott Retail as hinged

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 2211

75c Parcel Post (Scott Q11). Left plate no. 6288 block of six with wide selvage, h.r. at top, bright shade, some perf separations at center expertly reinforced, bottom right stamp small natural inclusion, Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 2195

o Parcel Post, 1913, 50¢ carmine rose (Q10), choice centering with huge and beautifully balanced margins, rich color, New York double oval registry cancel, fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ value $305 for XF-Superb 95, $710 for Superb 98. Scott $50 Expertization: 2005 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF-Superb 95J.

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 2551

50c Parcel Post (Scott Q10). Wide bottom plate no. 6424 and “FIFTY” block of six, four stamps Mint N.H., top left and top center lightly hinged, rich color and detailed impression FINE. A RARE PLATE NUMBER AND “FIFTY” BLOCK OF SIX OF THE 50-CENT PARCEL POST ISSUE. From the bottom right pane

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 2181

50c Parcel Post (Scott Q10). Mint N.H., radiant color, wide margins, Extremely Fine, ex Silver Lake, with 2004 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 2357

25c Parcel Post (Scott Q9). Mint N.H. right plate no. 6175 block of ten with wide selvage, brilliant color, detailed impression FINE-VERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE NUMBER BLOK OF TEN OF THE 25-CENT PARCEL POST ISSUE. An impressive large multiple.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 2166

20c Parcel Post (Scott Q8). Left plate no. 6192 block of six with wide selvage, h.r. where few perf separations sensibly reinforced, brilliant color FINE AND SCARCE PLATE BLOCK OF THE 20-CENT PARCEL POST ISSUE. Exceptionally fresh

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 2145

15c Parcel Post (Scott Q7). Bottom plate no. 6259 and “FIFTEEN” at left block of four with wide selvage, bottom pair Mint N.H., top stamps barely hinged, rich color, gorgeous centering, light natural gum bend at bottom left, Extremely Fine, from the bottom right pane, scarce in such wonderful condition

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 2136

10c Parcel Post (Scott Q6). Bottom plate no. 6163 bock of six with wide selvage, bottom stamps Mint N.H., top stamps lightly hinged, radiant color, trivial natural inclusion, Fine-Very Fine, with 1981 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 2105

5c Parcel Post (Scott Q5). Mint N.H. wide left plate no. 6215 block of six, radiant color, fresh and Fine-Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 2080

4c Parcel Post (Scott Q4). Bottom plate no. 6169 block of six with wide selvage, brilliant color, top center stamp single small hinge mark other five stamps Mint N.H., fresh and Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 2056

4c Parcel Post (Scott Q4). Mint N.H. bottom plate no. 6345 block of six with wide selvage, proof-like impression, well-proportioned margins, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, an outstanding plate block

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 2062

1c Parcel Post (Q1). Mint N.H. pane of 45 with imprint and plate no. 6388 at top and right, deep rich color, natural gum skips in top row, Very Good-Fine, Scott Retail as plate blocks and singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 2039