1903, $5 dark green (313), virtually perfectly centered with extra wide, well proportioned margins, deep, dark color and lightly hinged original gum; a choice, Extremely Fine Gem. Scott $2,250

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 346, Lot 790

1903, $5 dark green (Scott 313), top plate number single, expertly regummed, impressive copy of this rarely offered plate position piece, with dynamite rich color and sharp clearly etched impression, looks like full original gum at first glance – catalogs for $2,250 with o.g., Fine. Scott $500 for no gum. Estimate $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2013, Sale 636, Lot 285

313, 1903 $5 Dark green,brilliant color and crisp impression, regummed over small thin, horizontal crease, nearly Very Fine centering (Scott value $500)

H.R. Harmer, Nov 2013, Sale 3004, Lot 1226

Scott #313, $5.00 Dark green, an incredibly fresh mint example of this rare high value, being in a true “post office” fresh state, strikingly intense color and a crisp detailed impression on bright paper, well centered, o.g., never hinged, very fine; the Five Dollar 1902 Issue is one of the most elusive of all 20th century United States stamps to find never hinged, the number that we have offered over the years can be counted on one hand; 2003 PSE certificate (VF 90; SMQ $6,500.00).

Spink Shreves Galleries, May 2014, Sale 148, Lot 259

USA (Scott 313) 1903 MARSHALL $5 DARK GREEN Fine to very fine. Original gum, previously hinged. (2012 PSAG Cert #0563023). Cat $2250.

Regency-Superior, Nov 2014, Sale 108, Lot 672

$5.00 Dark Green (Scott 313). Rich color, attractive centering, thin speck lower right corner, reperfed at right, appears Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2015, Sale 1093, Lot 36

United States 1902-03 Issue 1902 $5 dark green, unused (regummed), nice color, v.f., with 2015 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Jul 2015, Sale 201507, Lot 2106

USA (Scott 313) 1903 MARSHALL $5 DARK GREEN Original gum, some hinge remnant. Good color, very fine. Cat $2100.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 675

1903, $2 dark blue (Scott 312), o.g., lightly hinged, very fresh, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2002 PSE Cert. Scott $950.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2011, Sale 626, Lot 306

1903, $2 dark blue (Scott 312), unobtrusive cancel, Very Fine a handsome example, 2006 PF certificate. Scott $225. Estimate price $150 – 200. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1720

1903, $2 dark blue (Scott 312), bottom margin part imprint single, o.g., never hinged, immaculate example with glowing rich color, as fresh as the day it was printed, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $2,750. Estimate $1,000 – 1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 563

1903, $2 dark blue (312), o.g., lightly hinged once, extraordinary large margined stamp with prooflike color and sharp detailed impression, a great stamp, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2013 P.F. certificate graded VF-XF-85. Scott $875. Estimate value $750 – 1,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 1116

1903, $2 dark blue (Scott 312), o.g., never hinged, impeccably fresh and choice example in immaculate mint condition, just like it was passed over the Post Office counter; 101 years old and still looking good, Fine to Very Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $2,750. Estimate $1,500 – 2,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2014, Sale 648, Lot 2129

USA (Scott 312) 1903 MADISON $2 DARK BLUE, JUMBO HUGE stamp with generous margins all around. Indistinct cancel. Very fine. Cat $225.

Regency-Superior, Nov 2014, Sale 108, Lot 670

1903, $2 dark blue. Regummed, deep rich color, choice centering, Extremely Fine. Scott No. 312; $190 for no gum.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2317

USA (Scott 312) 1902 MADISON $2 DARK BLUE Original gum, some hinge remnant. Nice color, reperfed, fine to very fine. Cat value $850.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 669

$1.00 Black (Scott 311). Wonderfully well-centered with handsome wide margins, intense shade, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $1,150.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2011, Sale 1017, Lot 755

U.S.; General Issues, 1903, $1 Black, #311. N.h., very fresh copy, Very Fine. Scott $1,900. Estimate price $700-900.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1471

1903, $1 black (Scott 311), expertly regummed, well centered with bold color, a completely sound stamp with outstanding eye appeal, Extremely Fine. Scott $130. Estimate value $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 562

1903, $1 black (311), disturbed o.g., astounding well centered stamp, with prooflike rich color and razor sharp impression, Extremely Fine. Scott $625. Estimate $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3411

**    $1 black (Scott 311), perfectly centered within very large and balanced margins, intense color and a razor sharp impression, original gum, never hinged, a Superb gem. SMQ value $8,500 (photo). $1,900 AN OUTSTANDING GEM, CERTAINLY AT THE VERY TOP OF ITS GRADE, ONLY THREE GRADED HIGHER WITH NO 100S. Expertization: P.S.E. Certificate encapsulated Extremely Fine-Superb graded 95.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 454

U.S. General Issues, 1903, $1 Black, #311, o.g., Fine to Very Fine, PSE (2002) cert. Scott $625. Estimate $180-220.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2014, Sale 102, Lot 1962

1903, $1 black (Scott 311), o.g., very lightly hinged, fresh example with warm rich color, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $600. Estimate $250 – 350.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1621

$1.00 Black (Scott 311). Block of four, intense shade VERY FINE AND CHOICE BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE $1.00 1902 ISSUE. With1984 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 544

USA (Scott 311) 1903 FARRAGUT $1 BLACK Fresh color and engraving on clean white paper, diagonal creases, extremely fine appearance. Cat value $125 for no gum

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 668

1903, 50¢ orange (Scott 310), o.g., previously hinged, wide margins, vibrant color, attractive choice stamp, Extremely Fine, 1996 PF Cert, Encased and graded by PSE (XF 90). Scott value $425.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2011, Sale 626, Lot 302

U.S.; General Issues, 1903, 50¢ Orange, #310. N.h. top imprint single, “light creases in selvage only”, large copy, rich color, Grade 85J Very Fine to Extremely Fine, PSE (2012), PF (1997) certs. Scott Stamp Values $1,650+. Estimate value $700-900.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1469

1903, 50¢ orange (Scott 310), o.g., never hinged, exceptional example of this lovely stamp, rarely found in pristine mint condition, nicely centered with brilliant color, Very Fine, with photocopy of 1992 P.F. certificate for block of 4, from which this stamp was taken, this being the upper right stamp from block. Scott $1,200. Estimate value $1,000 – 1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 557

50c Orange (Scott 310). Lightly hinged, glowing color, balanced margins, Very Fine and choice, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, VF-XF 85; SMQ value $435.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3827

1903, 50¢ orange (Scott 310), o.g., previously hinged, handsome example with spectacular color, a bold deep orange shade that really jumps off the paper, Extremely Fine, 1993 P.F. certificate. Scott $400. Estimate $350 – 500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 653, Lot 2211

50c Orange (310). Block of 20 in 4 x 5 format, each stamp with neat cork cancel, most with attractive margins and centering, extensively rejoined, still Fine-Very Fine, a remarkable used block of this issue which is the largest we have encountered and may well be the largest in existence, Scott Retail as singles $750.00

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2015, Sale 1093, Lot 24

U.S.; General Issues, 1903, 50¢ Orange, #310, n.h., fresh and great color, Extremely Fine, PF (1980) cert. Scott $1,150. Estimate $500-600.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2015, Sale 106, Lot 1736

1903, 15¢ olive green (Scott 309), beautiful corner copy in immaculate condition, nicely centered with near prooflike color, top right corner margin single, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, 1989 P.F. certificate. Scott $475. Estimate price $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1233

15c Olive Green (Scott 309). Mint N.H. with plate no. 3202 selvage at right, proof-like impression, choice centering, small natural inclusion on back not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Extremely Fine, with 2003 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 463

1903, 15¢ olive green (Scott 309), o.g., lightly hinged, showpiece example with large balanced margins and superior deep rich color, Superb. Scott $180. Estimate value $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2014, Sale 655, Lot 381

USA (Scott 309) 1903 CLAY 15¢ OLIVE GREEN Choice used stamp, face-free cancel, extremely fine and attractive. Cat price $14.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 662

1902, 13¢ purple black (308), full top margin imprint & plate no. block of six, virtually perfectly centered with solid perforations and never hinged original gum, natural paper inclusion in left margin of upper left stamp, Extremely Fine; never hinged full tops are seldom offered. Scott value $1,150 Expertization: 2007 PSE Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 346, Lot 787

1902, 13¢ purple black (308), bottom plate block of 6, o.g., very lightly hinged, bold color, a handsome example of this, Fine to Very Fine, 2007 P.F. certificate. Scott $675. Estimate price $350 – 500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3408

USA (Scott 308) 1902 HARRISON 13¢ PURPLE BLACK Big stamp, fresh, MINT never hinged, extremely fine. Cat price $100.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 661

U.S.; General Issues, 1903, 10¢ Pale Red Brown, #307. L.h., Extremely Fine to Superb, PSE (2011) cert. Scott Stamp Values $180. Estimate value $120-140.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2012, Sale 92, Lot 1081

1903, 10¢ pale red brown (Scott 307), o.g., never hinged, extraordinary example with large margins and deep rich color, a great stamp, Extremely Fine. Scott $150. Estimate $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 203

USA (Scott 307) 1903 WEBSTER 10¢ PALE RED BROWN MINT never hinged, large margins, very fine. (copy of PF Cert for original block) Cat price $150.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 659

1902, 8¢ violet black (Scott 306), o.g., never hinged, extremely attractive example with nice big margins, Extremely Fine, 2003 P.F. certificate. Scott $100. Estimate price $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 545

USA (Scott 306) 1902 MARTHA WASHINGTON 8¢ VIOLET BLACK (BOTTOM PLATE) MINT never hinged bottom margin plate block of 6 (plate #1498). Fine to very fine. Cat price $1250.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 1308

1903, 6¢ claret (Scott 305), o.g., never hinged, sensational example with enormous margins and bright vivid color, a most impressive stamp, Extremely Fine. Scott $150. Estimate $250 – 350.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 540

USA (Scott 305) 1903 GARFIELD 6¢ CLARET (BOTTOM PLATE) Bottom margin plate block of 6 (plate #4660). OG, previously hinged, fine to very fine. Cat price $900.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 1307

5c Blue (Scott 304). Mint N.H., spectacular color and proof-like impression, precise centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, P.S.E. encapsulated (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ value $1,200.00 as 95, $3,600.00 as 98), only four have graded higher to date, and only two others share this grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1721

1903, 5¢ blue (304), essentially perfectly centered with extravagant, beautifully balanced margins, bright color and paper and immaculate, never hinged original gum; a fresh and choice, Extremely Fine to Superb Gem. SMQ price $1,050. Scott $150 Expertization: 1989 PF and 2008 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF-Sup 95.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 305

1903, 5¢ blue (304), bottom plate number single, o.g., never hinged, extraordinary example with incredible deep rich color and nicely balanced margins, a GEM for the finest collection, Extremely Fine to Superb. Scott $150. Estimate $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3406

1903, 5¢ blue (Scott 304), o.g., never hinged, sensational example with bold prooflike color with the deepest and richest color we’ve ever seen on this stamp, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2012 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 85. Scott Stamp Values $210 in the grade of VF-XF-85. Scott $150. Estimate price $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2853