1913, 2¢ Panama-Pacific (398), centered with mathematical precision, vibrant color. Original gum, never hinged. Fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ value $1,450. Scott $45 Expertization: 2007 P.S.E. Certificate graded Superb 98.

Matthew Bennett International, Oct 2007, Sale 322, Lot 2195

1912, 4¢ brown coil (395), guide line pair. Original gum, never hinged. Pulled perf lower left. Otherwise Very Fine. Scott price $1,100

Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2008, Sale 328, Lot 921

1911, 3¢ deep violet coil (394), guide line pair, o.g., LH, fresh and Very Fine. Scott $425 Expertization: 1984 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 2024

1910, 2¢ carmine coil (391), pair with imprint paste-up tab at top, choice centering, o.g., NH, fresh and Extremely Fine. Scott price $230 Expertization: 2001 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 2021

U.S., 1910, 1¢ green coil, #387. N.h., Fine. Scott $425. Estimate price $80.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 79, Lot 187

U.S.; General Issues, 1910 Perf 12 Horizontal, 1¢ Green Coil, Pair, #385. N.h., Grade 75 Fine to Very Fine, PSE (2008) cert. Scott $240. Estimate $80-100.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2009, Sale 80, Lot 1302

6c Red Orange (Scott 379). Vivid color as fresh as the day it was printed, gorgeous centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a huge stamp

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2008, Sale 962, Lot 2688

1911, 3¢ deep violet (376), full top margin imprint, star and plate no. 5421 block of six, with particularly intense color and solid perforations, original gum never hinged. F.-V.F. Scott value $375 Expertization: 2004 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2007, Sale 319, Lot 1402

1909, 2¢ Hudson-Fulton, imperf (373), top imprint and plate no. 5393 block of 6, wide balanced margins, o.g., NH, fresh and Extremely Fine. Scott value $375

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 2008

1909, 2¢ Alaska-Yukon, imperf (371), right margin imprint and plate No. 5251 block of six. Large margins. Original gum, never hinged. Fresh and Very Fine. Scott $350

Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2008, Sale 328, Lot 903

1909, 2¢ Lincoln, bluish paper (369), rich color, o.g., NH, nearly Very Fine. Scott $425 Expertization: 1982 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 2002

1909, 2¢ Lincoln, bluish paper (369), beautifully centered with unusually large margins, original gum, very lightly hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott price $225

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2008, Sale 330, Lot 1759

1909, 2¢ Lincoln, imperf (368), left margin imprint and plate no. 4982 block of 6. Large balanced margins and post office fresh never hinged original gum. Extremely Fine. Scott value $390

Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2008, Sale 328, Lot 897

1909, 15¢ pale ultramarine, bluish paper (366), attractive centering, fresh color, full never hinged original gum, Fine, certified never hinged 15¢ Bluish papers are exceedingly rare. Scott price $3,250 Expertization: 1993 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Apr 2008, Sale 326, Lot 356

6c Red Orange, Bluish (Scott 362). Lightly hinged, brilliant color on deeply blued paper, fresh and Very Fine, ex Hillmer, with 1999 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 955

1909, 2¢ carmine, bluish paper (358), block of four, 2mm spacing, outstanding centering, fresh original gum, lightly hinged, Extremely Fine. Scott $375

Matthew Bennett International, Apr 2008, Sale 326, Lot 349

1909, 10¢ yellow coil (356), pair, bright and fresh color, o.g., h.r.’s, some light thinning, F-VF appearance. Scott value $7,000 Expertization: 1982 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 1989

1909, 4¢ orange brown coil (354), guide line pair, handsome color on bright paper, original gum, Fine. Scott value $1,500 Expertization: 2004 P.S.E. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 1982

1909, 2¢ carmine coil (353), guide line pair, exceptionally well centered within beautifully balanced margins, wonderfully fresh and deep color, original gum, lightly hinged, left stamp never hinged, Extremely Fine. SMQ value $1,400. Scott $750 A SIMPLY SUPERB LINE PAIR, TRULY SCARCE IN THIS OUTSTANDING QUALITY AND SIGNIFICANTLY UNDERGRADED IN OUR OPINION. Expertization: 1996 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.

Matthew Bennett International, Apr 2008, Sale 326, Lot 347

1909, 1¢ green coil (352), pair, flawlessly centered, with extra wide margins all around, vibrant color, original gum, lightly hinged, Extremely Fine and choice. SMQ price $620. Scott $235 Expertization: 2006 P.F. Certificate graded XF-Superb 95.

Matthew Bennett International, Oct 2007, Sale 322, Lot 2182

1909, 5¢ blue coil (351), guide line pair, well centered, with brilliant color, original gum, never hinged. Fresh and Very Fine. Scott price $3,750 Expertization: 1972 P.F. and 2001 P.S.E. Certificates.

Matthew Bennett International, Oct 2007, Sale 320, Lot 556

1910, 4¢ orange brown coil (350), line pair. Remarkably well centered, handsome rich color on bright paper, clear impression. Original gum. Fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ price $3,050. Scott $1,250 A MATCHLESS 1909 5¢ VERTICAL COIL LINE PAIR IN THE FINEST POSSIBLE CONDITION, IN FACT THE HIGHEST GRADED EXAMPLE BY THE P.S.E. Expertization: P.S.E. encapsulated, graded XF-Superb 95. One of only two original gum examples attaining the grade of XF-S 95 by the P.S.E., none have been graded higher.

Matthew Bennett International, Oct 2007, Sale 322, Lot 2180

U.S., 1908, 1¢ green coil, guide line pair, #348. L.h., Fine to Very Fine. Scott $290. Estimate value $75.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 79, Lot 179

1909, 4¢ orange brown, imperf (346), right margin imprint and plate no. 4935 block of 6. Huge margins, fresh. Original gum, never hinged. Extremely Fine. Scott $325

Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2008, Sale 328, Lot 885

U.S.; General Issues, 1909, $1 Violet Brown, #342. O.g. (h.r.), Fine to Very Fine. Scott $550. Estimate value $150-180.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jun 2008, Sale 78, Lot 1525

15c Dark Blue on Pink, Large Die Trial Color Proof on Wove (Scott 340TC1). Reduced to stamp size, Very Fine, listed but unpriced (this is probably the “Blue” on Pink listing, color is definitely Dark Blue)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2008, Sale 962, Lot 2142

50c Lilac on Pale Blue, Large Die Trial Color Proof on Wove (Scott 339TC1). Reduced to stamp size, Very Fine, listed but unpriced (this is possibly the “Light Blue” paper listing)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2008, Sale 962, Lot 2143

1907, 5¢ Jamestown (330), exceptionally well centered for this difficult issue, rich color. Pristine never hinged original gum. An Extremely Fine gem. SMQ price $1,050. Scott $350 Expertization: P.S.E. encapsulated, graded XF 90.

Matthew Bennett International, Oct 2007, Sale 322, Lot 2173

UNITED STATES 1904-10 ISSUES 1904 10c red brown, perfectly centered with evenly balanced margins, rich color, never hinged and post office fresh, a magnificent gem, one of only four in the PSE Population Report to achieve the grade of “Superb 98”, with 2007 PSE cert. (SMQ value $12,300)

Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2008, Sale 200803, Lot 252

U.S.; General Issues, 1904, 5¢ Louisiana Purchase, Block of 4, #326. N.h., Fine or better. Scott $960. Estimate price $200-250.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jun 2008, Sale 78, Lot 1513

1904, 3¢ Louisiana Purchase (325), beautifully centered, o.g., NH, fresh and choice, Very Fine. Scott value $225 Expertization: 1994 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 1950

2c Carmine, Coil (322). Pair, fresh color, centered to right but with wide margins at top and bottom, small h.r. VERY GOOD PAIR OF THE 2-CENT 1908 HORIZONTAL COIL. Armstrong notes that only 167 examples had been certified by the Philatelic Foundation as of 1980. Issued on July 31, 1908, and intended only for use by private vending machine companies, Scott 322 comes from Die II. With 1972 and 2001 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 934

2c Carmine, Schermack Ty. I, Seven Holes (Scott 320). Pair, h.r., rich color, Fine-Very Fine, ex Agris, with 1997 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4583

BK 1903, 2¢ carmine rose, type I (319b), booklet pane of 6, position E, guide line between first and second rows, wide balanced margins and outstanding centering throughout, stunning color, crisp, pristine never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine, a simply superb booklet pane. Scott price $240 Expertization: 1997 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Apr 2008, Sale 326, Lot 324

1908, 5¢ blue, imperf (315), extra wide balanced margins, bright color on crisp paper, unblemished never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine, a gem single. Scott price $425 Expertization: 1980 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Apr 2008, Sale 326, Lot 317

5c Blue, Imperforate (Scott 315). Mint N.H. with sheet margin at bottom, huge margins other sides, rich color on bright paper, Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate for pair

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2008, Sale 962, Lot 2630

4c Brown, Imperforate, Schermack Ty. III (Scott 314A). Large margins to full with full Schermack perforations on right side and partly visible perfs at left, deep rich color, usual wavy-line cancel VERY FINE. A RARE SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE 4-CENT 1908 IMPERFORATE WITH SCHERMACK PERFORATIONS, SCOTT 314A. With the rising popularity of vending and affixing machines, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing received numerous requests from manufacturers for supplies of imperforate stamps, which could then be privately perforated to conform to each firm’s machine. In May 1908, a supply of 25 sheets (400 stamps per sheet) of the 4c 1902 Issue, without perforations, was delivered to the Schermack Mailing Machine Co. in Detroit. The entire supply was cut into coils with Schermack Type III perforations, designed for the firm’s patented affixing machine and delivered to the Winfield Printing Co. for use on mass mailings of advertising material. Approximately 6,000 were used on a mailing for Hamilton Carhartt Manufacturer, and almost all of the 4,000 balance were used on a mailing for Burroughs Adding Machine Co. Our unpublished census contains 44 used examples, including three strips of three (one on cover), three singles on separate covers, and 32 single used copies (four are or were at one time on piece, including one of the sound copies with full margins). All three strips of three and two covers were used by Karl Koslowski, who was the only person able to acquire some of the 4c Imperforates. He is also the source for the only known unused copies. Our published census (updated) contains four pairs, two guide line pairs and nine singles, for a total of 21 unused stamps. Accompanied by covers addressed to and from Karl Koslowski. With 1992 P.S.E. and 1993 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 925

1903, $5 dark green (313), choice entering with large margins, fresh, intense color, original gum, small o.g., hinge remnant. Extremely Fine and choice. Scott value $3,000

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 324, Lot 1179

$5.00 Dark Green (Scott 313). Strong color and proof-like impression on crisp paper, well-proportioned margins EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 1902 ISSUE. With 1984 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 924

1903, $2 dark blue (312), exceptionally well centered, rich color with a detailed impression. Original gum. Extremely Fine. SMQ value $1,750. Scott $1,200 AN EXCEEDINGLY CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE $2 1902-03 ISSUE. Expertization: P.S.E. encapsulated, graded XF 90.

Matthew Bennett International, Oct 2007, Sale 322, Lot 2163

1903, $1 black (311), prooflike color and impression on crisp white paper, o.g., F-VF. Scott price $750

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 1936

1903, 50¢ orange (310), top imprint and plate no. 1602 block of 6, brilliant color, well centered, small thins, o.g., h.r., handsome Very Fine appearance. Scott $7,500

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 1933

1902, 8¢ violet black (306), perfectly centered, post office fresh, o.g., NH, Extremely Fine. SMQ $375. Scott $110 Expertization: 2007 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF 90.

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 1919

1901, 10¢ Pan-American (299), top margin imprint and plate number 1151 block of six, exceptionally well centered, with solid perforations, trimmed to include portions of nine surrounding stamps, deep rich colors, full original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine. Scott value $9,000 A RARE GEM PLATE BLOCK OF THE 10¢ PAN-AMERICAN WHICH IS IN THE FINEST CONDITION IMAGINABLE.

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 324, Lot 1175

o 1901, 8¢ Pan-American (Scott 298), block of four with brown plate number and imprint, rich color, central strike of oval cancellation, Fine and scarce used plate multiple. Estimate 200 – 300

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 1900

1901, 4¢ Pan-American (296), well centered, intense color, o.g., NH, fresh and Very Fine. SMQ $290. Scott $200 Expertization: 2006 P.S.E. Certificate graded VF-XF 85.

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 1884

1901, 1¢ Pan-American (294), bottom left plate block of 12, exceptinally well centered, with solid perforation, o.g. NH, fresh, Very Fine-Extremely Fine. Scott price $1,140

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 1877

1898, $2 Trans-Miss. (293), precisely centered within symmetrical margins, rich color with a clear impression. Fresh and choice Extremely Fine. SMQ $7,050. Scott $2,250 AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE DIFFICULT $2 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI WITH REMARKABLE CENTERING. Expertization: 2007 P.S.E. Certificate, graded XF-Superb 95.

Matthew Bennett International, Oct 2007, Sale 322, Lot 2146

U.S.; General Issues, 1898, $2 Trans-Mississippi, #293. O.g. (h.r.), light bends from hinge, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $2,250. Estimate value $700-800.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jun 2008, Sale 78, Lot 1487

o U.S., 1898, $2 Trans-Mississippi, #293. Used, unapparent faults, Very Fine appearance. Scott $1,050. Estimate price $250.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 79, Lot 166