Scott #369, 2c Carmine on bluish paper, exceedingly well centered amid attractive balanced margins, strong color and impression, pristine o.g., barest trace of hinging, extremely fine and choice; 2013 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $275.00).

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 146, Lot 377

1909, 2¢ Lincoln, bluish paper (Scott 369), o.g., never hinged, boardwalk margins and rich gleaming color, a marvelous bluish paper in tip-top quality, Extremely Fine, 2005 P.F. certificate. Scott $320. Estimate price $350 – 500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 653, Lot 2225

2c Lincoln, Bluish (Scott 369). Mint N.H., balanced margins, deep rich color, reperfed at right, Extremely Fine appearance

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2015, Sale 1092, Lot 1292

1909, 2¢ Lincoln, bluish paper (Scott 369), used with ordinary 2¢ Lincoln (368) and tied by Apr 13, 1909 New York machine cancel on small double weight cover to Mount Kisco N.Y., backstamped Mount Kisco the next day. Very Fine. Estimate 400 – 500 The earlier of only two recorded Lincoln combination covers, the other being much later.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2015, Sale 352, Lot 104

USA (Scott 369) 1909 LINCOLN CENTENARY 2¢ CARMINE BLUISH PAPER Fresh, MINT never hinged, large margins, fine to very fine (2014 PSE Cert #01283806 for block, this is lower right stamp) Cat $320.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 761

1909, 2¢ Lincoln, imperf (Scott 368), right plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, extremely fresh and choice, a high quality example, Extremely Fine. Scott $390. Estimate price $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 468

1909, 2¢ Lincoln, Brinkerhoff type IIa perfs (Scott 368), vertical pair, neat “St. Louis” cancellations, scarce genuinely used vending coil in a pair; bottom stamp with tiny faults in left margin, otherwise Fine, 2014 Weiss certificate. Estimate price $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2347

1909, 2¢ Lincoln, Brinkerhoff type I perfs (Scott 368), guide line pair, o.g., fresh and perfectly centered, Extremely Fine, with 1999 P.F. certificate. Scott $350. Estimate value $250 – 350.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2015, Sale 672, Lot 2670

1909, 2¢ Lincoln (Scott 367), o.g., never hinged, handsome top quality example with huge margins and fantastic rich color, unparalleled GEM quality, Extremely Fine to Superb, 2014 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP-95. SMQ $125 in the grade of XF-Sup-95. Scott $10. Estimate price $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2346

1909, 2¢ Lincoln (367), four singles tied by Danville Va. first day cancels on cover to Tokyo, Japan. F.-V.F. Scott price $475 ++ Estimate 750 – 1,000 Provenance: Fisher. The only recorded First Day Cover to Asia.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2015, Sale 352, Lot 98

U.S.; General Issues, 1909, 15¢ Pale Ultramarine, Bluish Paper, #366. O.g., Fine to Very Fine, PF (1973) cert. Scott $1,250. Estimate value $400-500.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2012, Sale 92, Lot 1116

1909, 15¢ pale ultramarine, bluish paper (Scott 366), handsome right margin part imprint single in pristine mint condition, wonderful rich color and large margins, a great stamp, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, 2001 P.F. certificate for block of 6, from which this stamp was taken, this being the right center stamp from the block, and with 2003 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $3,000. Estimate $2,000 – 3,000. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1780

15c Pale Ultramarine, Bluish (Scott 366). Lightly hinged, brilliant color on nicely blued paper, Very Fine, with 1989 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1744

1909, 15¢ pale ultramarine, bluish paper (366), disturbed o.g., decent example with warm rich color, a very attractive bluish paper; reperforated at top, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,250. Estimate value $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2013, Sale 640, Lot 340

366, 1909 15c Pale ultramarine on bluish,bright blue color beautifully contrasted against bluish paper, regummed, toned perf tips at top, Fine centering, 2014 PSE certificate (Scott $1,250) 

H.R. Harmer, May 2014, Sale 3005, Lot 1257

1909, 15¢ pale ultramarine, bluish paper. O.g., barest trace of hinge, large margins, fresh color on crisp blued paper, Very Fine, with 1986 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 366; $1,250. AN ATTRACTIVE MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 1909 15¢ PALE ULTRAMARINE ON BLUISH PAPER ISSUE.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2356

USA (Scott 366) 1909 WASHINGTON 15¢ PALE ULTRAMARINE, BLUISH PAPER Original gum, previously hinged. Very fine. Cat price $1250.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 757

13c Bluish Green, Bluish (Scott 365). Lightly hinged, deep rich color and proof-like impression on blued paper, long and full perforations all around VERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 13-CENT ON BLUISH PAPER. Ex Maffeo. With 2006 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1815

13c Bluish Green, Bluish (Scott 365). Deep shade, well-centered for this difficult stamp with wide margins, expertly reperfed at right mentioned only on most recent certificate, Very Fine appearance, with 1998 P.S.E. and 2011 P.F. certificates

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

1909, 13¢ blue green, bluish paper (365), o.g., previously hinged, lovely bold color, a handsome and very collectible example of this elusive stamp; reperforated at left and bottom, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, 1991 P.F. certificate. Scott $2,600. Estimate value $750 – 1,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2013, Sale 640, Lot 337

13c Bluish Green, Bluish (Scott 365). Original gum redistributed over filled thin (not mentioned on certificate), attractive color, Very Fine appearance, with 1968 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1090, Lot 1478

USA (Scott 365) 1909 WASHINGTON 13¢ BLUE GREEN BLUISH PAPER Original gum, hinge remnant. Slight paper bend at bottom. Very fine & fresh. Cat $2600.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 753

1909, 10¢ yellow, bluish paper (Scott 364), o.g., previously hinged; small thin and crease, reperforated at right, lovely Very Fine appearance, 2006 PSE certificate. Scott $1,600. Estimate price $500 – 750. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1777

364 var., 1909 10c Yellow, Experimental gray paper variety,o.g., Fine and very scarce, 2013 PSE ,Certificate (Scott $1,600)

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2013, Sale 3003, Lot 1255

*    10¢ yellow, bluish paper (Scott 364), very well centered, vivid rich color, original gum, hinge remnant, fresh, Very Fine, SMQ price $1600 (photo). $1,600 Expertization: 2011 P.S.E. Certificate graded VF 80.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 515

USA (Scott 364) 1909 WASHINGTON 10¢ YELLOW BLUISH PAPER Original gum, previously hinged. Very fine. Cat price $1600.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 751

1909, 8¢ olive green, bluish paper (363), exceptionally well centered for this value with much stronger color than usual and full, lightly hinged original gum; fresh and choice Very Fine. Scott value $30,000 WITH ONLY ABOUT 90 EXAMPLES OF THE 8¢ BLUISH PAPER EVER DISTRIBUTED, AND THE MAJORITY OF THOSE BEING OFF-CENTER AND/OR FAULTY, THIS IS CERTAINLY AMONG THE FINEST OF THIS 20TH CENTURY RARITY EXTANT. Expertization: 2005 PF Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 332

United States 1909 Bluish Paper 1909 8c olive green, small h.r., nice color and sharp impression, with clear 1977 and 2015 PFC, stating “tiny corner perforation crease at bottom left”. A fine example of this rare stamp

Cherrystone Auctions, Jul 2015, Sale 201507, Lot 2132

U.S.; General Issues, 1909, 6¢ Red Orange, Bluish Paper, #362. L.h., large copy, rich color, Very Fine for the issue, PF (1994) cert. Scott $1,250. Estimate $1,000-1,200.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1508

6c Red Orange, Bluish (362). Block of four, new certificate states slightly disturbed original gum, really just hinge marks, top stamps h.r., vibrant color on deeply blued paper FINE-VERY FINE. A RARE SOUND ORIGINAL-GUM BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE 6-CENT BLUISH PAPER ISSUE. Approximately a dozen plate blocks are known, as is a pane of 100. Blocks are rare. With 2013 P.F. certificate. Scott Catalogue assigns only a $250.00 premium for a block versus four singles.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 504

1909, 6¢ red orange, bluish paper (Scott 362), o.g., hinge remnant, lovely example of this scarce stamp, with scintillating bold rich color and impression, a very elusive and undervalued stamp, Fine, 1994 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,250. Estimate price $600 – 800.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 543

6c Red Orange, Bluish (Scott 362). Mint N.H., vivid color, choice centering, remarkably fresh paper VERY FINE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT BLUISH PAPER. RARELY AVAILABLE IN WELL-CENTERED MINT NEVER-HINGED CONDITION. With 1999 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2015, Sale 1093, Lot 165

USA (Scott 362) 1909 WASHINGTON 6¢ RED ORANGE, BLUISH PAPER Original gum, previously hinged. Very fine. Cat $1250.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 749

1909, 5¢ blue, bluish paper (Scott 361), impressive bottom margin part imprint single rarely found on the Bluish papers, an extraordinary example with beautiful deep rich color, o.g., lightly hinged; small hidden thin spot only shows in fluid, Fine to Very Fine, 1976 P.F. certificate. Scott $5,750. Estimate price $2,000 – 3,000. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1772

Scott #361, 5c Blue on bluish paper, an exceedingly handsome mint example of this very rare stamp, featuring prooflike color and impression, particularly well centered and margined, full clean o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; a choice and eye-appealing copy of the Five Cent Bluish Paper; 1988 PF and 2004 PSE certificates (SMQ VF 80; $5,750.00).

Spink Shreves Galleries, May 2014, Sale 148, Lot 272

U.S.; General Issues, 1909, 5¢ Blue, Bluish Paper, #361, l.h., reperfed bottom, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, PF (1996) cert. Scott $5,750. Estimate price $1,800-2,000.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2015, Sale 106, Lot 1771

USA (Scott 360) 1909 WASHINGTON 4¢ ORANGE BROWN BLUISH PAPER MINT never hinged, a couple of gum skips at bottom (one into stamp). Rare stamp not regularly issued. Very fine. Cat value $80000.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 746

1909, 3¢ deep violet, bluish paper (359), mathematically centered amid perfectly balanced margins with deep rich color and original gum; a fresh and choice, Extremely Fine to Superb Gem. Scott price $1,800 QUITE AN EXTRAORDINARY 3¢ BLUISH PAPER—NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO IMPROVE UPON. Expertization: 1989 (block of 4) and 2003 PF Certificates. Provenance: Mann.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 328

1909, 3¢ deep violet, bluish paper (359), o.g., lightly hinged, dynamite example in flawless condition, featuring decent centering and bold rich color, Fine to Very Fine, 2013 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,800. Estimate price $1,000 – 1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 1134

Scott #359, 3c Deep violet on bluish paper, a particularly choice mint example of this difficult value, uncommonly well centered within extraordinarily large margins, deep rich color on fresh paper, o.g., very fine; 2002 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, May 2014, Sale 148, Lot 271

1909, 3¢ deep violet, bluish paper (Scott 359), o.g., hinge remnant, completely sound example with gorgeous color and impression, a very scarce bluish paper, Very Good to Fine, 1978 and 1992 P.F. certificates. Scott $1,800. Estimate value $750 – 1,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1702

USA (Scott 359) 1909 WASHINGTON 3¢ DEEP VIOLET BLUISH PAPER Original gum, previously hinged. Fresh, very fine. Cat price $1800.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 745

Scott #358, 2c Carmine on bluish paper, brilliantly fresh, very well centered, o.g., never hinged, choice very fine; 1989 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Aug 2013, Sale 144, Lot 218

United States 1909 Bluish Paper 1909 2c carmine, right imprint and plate number block of six, well centered, rich color, n.h. and post office fresh, v.f., with 1999 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 201501, Lot 180

USA (Scott 358) 1909 WASHINGTON 2¢ CARMINE BLUISH PAPER Fresh, MINT never hinged, rich color, very fine to extremely fine. (2001 PSE Cert #52934) Cat value $170.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 744

1909, 1¢ green, bluish paper (357), o.g., never hinged, extremely fresh stamp in pristine condition with particularly strong color, Very Fine, 2012 P.S.A.G. certificate. Scott $180. Estimate value $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3456

1909, 1¢ green, bluish paper (Scott 357), o.g., never hinged, dazzling rich shade, an immaculate mint stamp, Fine to Very Fine, photocopy of 1993 P.F. certificate for block of four, from which this stamp was taken, this being the bottom right stamp from the block. Scott $180. Estimate $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1700

USA (Scott 357) 1909 FRANKLIN 1¢ GREEN BLUISH PAPER Fresh, MINT never hinged, very fine single from graded block. (Copy of 2012 PSE Graded Cert #01249192, VF-XF 85, Mint OGnh) Cat $180.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 739

10c Yellow, Coil (356). Strip of three, vibrant color as fresh as the day it was printed, two neat strikes of Philadelphia oval registry cancel and also with registry number at bottom, right stamp small thin spot VERY FINE. ONE OF THE FINEST OF THE SIXTEEN RECORDED GENUINE USED MULTIPLES OF THE 10-CENT HORIZONTAL COIL, SCOTT 356. ESPECIALLY IMPRESSIVE AS A STRIP OF THREE. IN OUR OPINION THERE ARE NO GENUINELY USED GUIDE LINE PAIRS OF THIS ISSUE. According to Johl (Volume 1, page 181), only 10,000 of the 10c Washington coil stamp were issued. They were made especially for a New York firm to send out advertising samples, similar to the 3c Orangeburg coil. Only a few rolls were sold to the firm, and the remaining rolls were distributed to some of the large post offices across the country. Dealers acquired several rolls, but because most contemporary collectors did not collect coils, many were used and destroyed. Our census of Scott No. 356 in used multiples, available at http://siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/356/356.pdf , contains thirteen pairs, one strip of four and two strips of three. The other strip of three is rejoined. Five of the pairs originated on the same cover, which was prepared by Henry Hammelman and mailed in August 1911. It also contained other denominations. A guide line pair has been certified as genuine, but the cancel needs to be reexamined to see if it is one of the fakes produced during the last 20 years. With 1976 and 1996 P.F. certificates. Last offered in our 1997 Rarities sale. Scott Retail as pair and single.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1028, Lot 336

1909, 10¢ yellow coil (356), disturbed o.g., extremely scarce and rarely offered PASTE-UP single, with delightful color and choice centering, Fine to Very Fine, 1989 P.F. certificate. Scott $3,000. Estimate value $1,500 – 2,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 1130