United States 1847 Issue 1847 10c black, red grid cancel, large margins all around, nice impression, with graded (XF-Sup 95) Scott 2008 PSE cert. (SMQ price $2,500)

Cherrystone Auctions, Dec 2011, Sale 201112, Lot 2

o U.S.; General Issues, 1847, 10¢ Black, #2. Blue cancel, 2+ marginal copy, fresh and Fine. Scott $1,200. Estimate price $300-350.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2012, Sale 92, Lot 756

10c Black (Scott 2). Position 96R1, large margins to just clear, intense shade and impression, bold blue cancel, Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 116

10c Black (Scott 2). Position 29R1, large margins to clear, tied by manuscript “X” cancel and red “U.S. Express Mail N.Y. N. York May 8” route agent’s circular datestamp on blue 1850 folded letter to St. John, New Brunswick, endorsed “pr. Mail via Robbinstown”, transit and receiving backstamps VERY FINE. A RARE USE OF THE 10-CENT 1847 ISSUE ON A COVER TO NEW BRUNSWICK. ONLY FIVE COVERS BEARING THE 10-CENT 1847 ISSUE ARE KNOWN USED TO NEW BRUNSWICK, AND THIS IS ONE OF ONLY TWO WITH THE U.S. EXPRESS MAIL ROUTE AGENT’S DATESTAMP. Ex Rust and LeBow.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2012, Sale 1023, Lot 2480

10c Black (Scott 2). Horizontal strip of three, large margins to just in at bottom of right two stamps, tied by red grid cancels, matching “U.S. Express Mail, Boston Mass., Jun. 20” (1848) route agent’s circular datestamp on blue folded cover to Ludlow Beebee & Co. in Philadelphia FINE. A RARE COVER FRANKED TO PAY THE TRIPLE 10-CENT OVER-300 MILES RATE FOR A LETTER WEIGHING BETWEEN ONE AND ONE-AND-A-HALF OUNCES. The Post Office Reform Act of 1845 greatly simplified the rate structure for sending mail. It provided for a 5c rate per half ounce for distances under 300 miles, with an increase of 5c for each additional half ounce or portion thereof. A clause included in the Act of March 3, 1849 (30th Congress, Session II, Ch. 104) modified the postage on a letter weighing more than one ounce to bring U.S. domestic rate progression in line with the 1848 U.S.-Great Britain postal treaty, which had gone into effect on February 15, 1849. The relevant clause reads: “That the better to enable the postal treaty with Great Britain to go Into full effect with equal advantage to both countries, letters shall be mailed as composing one rate only where the letter does not exceed the weight of a half ounce avoirdupois, where it exceeds a half ounce, but does not exceed an ounce, as composing two rates, where it exceeds an ounce, but does not exceed two ounces, as composing four rates…” This change eliminated the the triple 10c rate for a letter weighing between one and one-and-a-half ounces. Letters weighing between one and two ounces would be charged four-times the single rate (40c for distances over 300 miles). The elimination of the triple rate went into effect with the Postmaster General’s notice on March 15, 1849. Therefore, the use of 1847 Issue stamps to prepay the 30c triple rate for a letter sent over 300 miles was allowed for approximately 20 months. Very few covers are known with a strip of three or larger multiple of the 10c 1847. Much of the Ludlow Beebee correspondence was sold to Benjamin K. Miller for his complete plate reconstruction from stamps on covers. Illustrated and described in Chronicle 108. Ex Garrett.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2012, Sale 1023, Lot 2251

10c Black (Scott 2). Full margins, tied by two neat strikes of red grid cancel, matching “Detroit Mich. Jul. 22” circular datestamp on blue 1849 folded letter to Pittsburgh Pa., razor-cut entirely in margin at top, horizontal file fold well away from stamp, Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2012, Sale 1023, Lot 2230

5c Red Brown (Scott 1). Rich color and detailed early impression, large margins, neat strike of red New York square grid cancel, Very Fine and choice

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2011, Sale 1011, Lot 381

o 1847, 5¢ red brown (1), an impressive lower right corner sheet margin single with a full bottom sheet margin and ample to large margins on the other three sides; rich color, a razor-sharp impression and a light red grid cancel small corner creases at extreme bottom corner which could easily be trimmed away; a choice, Extremely Fine gem. Scott value $525 Expertization: 2002 PF Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2011, Sale 338, Lot 1662

United States Scott 1847 Issue 1847 5c red brown, red grid cancel, nice margins all around, with graded (VF-XF 85) 2009 PFC (SMQ price $575)

Cherrystone Auctions, Dec 2011, Sale 201112, Lot 1

5c Grayish Brown (1 var). Large to huge margins including top left corner sheet margins, unusual shade from a late impression before the plate was reworked, neat strike of blue Philadelphia circular datestamp, tiny corner crease at bottom right outside of design, still an Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful corner-margin copy of the 5c 1847 Issue in the Grayish Brown shade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2011, Sale 1017, Lot 24

5c Red Brown (Scott 1). Huge balanced margins all around, rich color, neat strike of red grid cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, small purple backstamp

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2011, Sale 1017, Lot 44

U.S.; General Issues, 1847, 5¢ Red Brown, 2 Singles on Cover, #1. 2 singles overlapped, both apparent 4 margins, tied to folded letter by red cork cancels, Calais, Ms. May 6 (1849) cds in red, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,075. Estimate $350-450.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2012, Sale 92, Lot 752

o 1847, 5¢ red brown (1), ample to oversize margins with adjacent stamp visible at top, sharp strike blue Troy N.Y. town cancel, fresh and Very Fine. Scott price $535

Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 36

5c Orange Brown (Scott 1b). Vivid color and clear impression, large margins to clear at bottom left, neat strike of black grid cancel, Very Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 318

5c Brown (Scott 1). Large to enormous margins incl. bottom sheet margin, lovely color and impression, very light circular datestamp cancel, accompanying certificate notes horizontal crease at extreme bottom edge of sheet margin which has since been trimmed, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $1,300.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 302

o 1847, 5¢ red brown (1), four full margins, canceled by partial blue Philadelphia Roman numeral “V” in circle, F.-V.F. Scott value $635 Expertization: 2011 PF Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2012, Sale 344, Lot 4175

5c Red Brown (Scott 1). Ample even margins all around, rich color (possibly Orange Brown), bold strike of blue grid cancel, Very Fine, a pretty stamp

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 106

5c Red Brown (Scott 1). Horizontal pair, large margins to just in at upper left, tied by blue grid cancels, matching “Philada. Pa. 10 Oct. 3” integral-rate circular datestamp on brown cover to Lexington Va. with attorney’s green embossed return card on top flap, stamps also cancelled by manuscript, left stamp light bend, Fine and attractive corner card cover

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2012, Sale 1023, Lot 2433

5c Red Brown (Scott 1). Large margins, tied by red “Oswego N. York Nov. 13” circular datestamp on cover to Toronto, Canada West, neat strike of “Queenston U.C. Nov. 16, 1849” transit datestamp, manuscript Canadian “4-1/2” pence due, receiving backstamp, Very Fine, scarce use of single 5c 1847 for the under-300 miles rate to the border

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2012, Sale 1023, Lot 2449

1867, 5¢ brown, F. grill (95), deep rich color with clear grill, full lightly hinged original gum, light diagonal crease at bottom right, exceedingly fresh and Fine appearing. Scott value $3,500 Expertization: photocopy of 1988 P.F. Certificate as block of four.

Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2012, Sale 344, Lot 4296

() 1867, 3¢ rose, E. grill (88), virtually perfectly centered with generous, beautifully balanced margins, bright color and paper and a crisp impression, unused without gum, exceptionally fresh and Extremely Fine. Scott value $375 Expertization: 1986 PF Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2012, Sale 344, Lot 4292

1c Blue, E. Grill (Scott 86). Balanced margins and precise centering, exceptionally intense color, cork cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85, SMQ $850.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1007, Lot 2230

1867, 2¢ black, Z. grill (Scott 85B), exceptionally nice black cancellation, premium example of this tough stamp, completely sound and choice, Fine, 2008 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $1,400 Estimate $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2012, Sale 629, Lot 192

1867, 3¢ rose, C. grill (Scott 83), neat black cork cancellation, premium quality example of this elusive grilled issue, gorgeous deep rich color, full long perforations all around, a remarkable example of the C grill, Very Fine, 2011 P.S.E. certificate for this stamp on cover from which it was taken, experts at P.S.E. lifted the stamp for examination. Scott $1,100 Estimate price $600 – 800.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2012, Sale 628, Lot 264

5c Brown (Scott 76). Rich color, clear to wide margins, bold strike of Flower Petals in Circle fancy cancel (Skinner-Eno GE-R 19), natural paper wrinkle at upper right, Very Fine strike, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2011, Sale 1011, Lot 457

1863, 2¢ black (73), an incredibly bright, fresh, and exceptionally well centered block of four with each stamp virtually perfectly centered; barely hinged original gum, cert notes a “tiny toned spot”, which is actually a totally unnoticeable natural paper inclusion of no consequence, especially on a block; Extremely Fine and choice. Scott price $4,000 for hinged IT WOULD BE DIFFICULT TO IMAGINE A FINER MINT BLOCK, WITH ITS EXTRAORDINARY CENTERING AND ITS REMARKABLE FRESHNESS. WE HAVE NEVER SEEN A BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE UNGRILLED STAMP THAT EVEN APPROACHES IT. Expertization: 2002 PF Certificate. Provenance: Metzger, Whitman. Quite possibly the finest mint block in existence. It is no wonder that Mr. Metzger chose it to grace the frontispiece of his Black Jack exhibit.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 103

1861, 90¢ blue (Scott 72), grid cancels; tiny perforation crease at bottom right, Very Fine, 2011 PF certificate. Scott price $600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jul 2011, Sale 625, Lot 712

o U.S.; General Issues, 1861, 30¢ Orange, #71. Blue target cancel, lovely copy, Very Fine. Scott $215. Estimate $100-120.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2012, Sale 92, Lot 872

o 1862, 24¢ brown lilac (70a), beautifully centered and wonderfully fresh with a centered strike of a blue Baltimore town cancel, Extremely Fine and choice. Scott $325 Expertization: 2010 PF Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 169

12c Black (Scott 69). Unused (no gum), wide margins and detailed impression, Extremely Fine, with 2002 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1007, Lot 2211

3c Rose (Scott 65). Wide margins and precise centering, fresh color beautifully contrasted by bold Star within Star in Circle fancy cancel, (similar to Skinner-Eno ST-ST 26a), Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp combining centering with a perfectly struck fancy cancel, with 2010 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3113

o U.S.; General Issues, 1861, 3¢ Pink, #64. Cds, fresh, Fine and attractive, PF (1972) cert. Scott $900. Estimate value $300-400.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2012, Sale 92, Lot 854

1861, 1¢ blue (Scott 63), o.g., lightly hinged, impressive large margined stamp with splendid fresh color, Very Fine, 2013 P.F. certificate. Scott $300. Estimate value $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1289

1869 (1875 Re-issue), 30¢ ultramarine & carmine (Scott 131), without gum, senastional 30¢ Re-issue with prooflike colors and impression, well centered with extra large margins, a very scarce stamp with only 1535 issued, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2001 P.S.E. certificate. Scott value $1,100.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2011, Sale 626, Lot 154

1869 (1875 Re-issue), 24¢ green & violet (Scott 130), without gum, extraordinary example of this difficult stamp, sensational color and impression, Very Fine, only 2091 were issued, 1988 P.F. certificate. Scott $900 Estimate $600 – 800.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2012, Sale 629, Lot 210

1869 (1875 Re-issue), 15¢ brown & blue (Scott 129), without gum, extremely fresh example with bold rich colors, Fine, quite elusive with only 1981 issued, 1991 P.F. certificate. Scott $600 Estimate $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2012, Sale 628, Lot 300

1869 (1875 Re-issue), 3¢ blue (Scott 125), o.g., lightly hinged, among the nicest centered examples of the mere 1406 issued, large balanced margins and absolutely gorgeous fresh color, marvelous appearance; pulled perf in the top right corner, a single expertly added perf at the bottom, otherwise Extremely Fine to Superb, 2010 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $5,000 Estimate $1,500 – 2,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2012, Sale 628, Lot 299

90c Carmine & Black (Scott 122). Wide margins and nicely centered, bright frame color, light segmented cork cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 1982 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1317

o 1869, 90¢ carmine & black (122), exceptionally fresh and well centered with bright color and light manuscript cancels, couple tiny thin spots; otherwise Very Fine. Scott value $2,100 Expertization: 1987 PF Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2012, Sale 344, Lot 4331

30c Ultramarine & Carmine (Scott 121). Unused (no gum), pretty colors, well-balanced margins, a few soiled perf tips not mentioned on certificate VERY FINE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE. With 1990 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1312

o U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 24¢ Green & Violet, #120. Very light cancel, small surface scrape, Fine to Very Fine appearing. Scott $700. Estimate $100.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 91, Lot 204

o 1869, 24¢ green & violet, center inverted (120b), nice color, square cork cancellation, few faults include reperfed at left and lightened cancel slightly affects color, otherwise Fine. Scott value for a finely centered stamp with minimal faults. Scott price $37,500 A REASONABLY ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 24¢ INVERTED CENTER, MOST OF WHICH ARE FAULTY. Expertization: 2007 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 231

15c Brown & Blue, Ty. II (Scott 119). Bright colors, cancelled by neat strike of “Paid 3” in arc handstamp, fresh and Fine, unusual cancel on the 15c, with 1995 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1013, Lot 215

o U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 15¢ Brown & Blue, Type I, #118. Used, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $800. Estimate $250-300.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2012, Sale 92, Lot 922

12c Green (Scott 117). Rich color, tied by neat strike of Outline Star fancy cancel, “New Hamburgh N.Y. Jun. 16” circular datestamp on 1869 mourning cover to Brighton, England, red “New York Paid All Jun. 17” transit datestamp, red London Paid transit, receiving backstamp, fresh and Very Fine, a similar cover, sent six days after this one, was offered in our sale of the Eubanks collection, with 1997 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1013, Lot 206

1869, 10¢ yellow (Scott 116), impressive wholesale accumulation, a desirable group of (47) nice looking examples, would make for an excellent shade or cancel study on this issue, minor faults, including a couple reperfed, otherwise a handsome selection of the 10c Eagle over Shield, F.-V.F. Scott value $6,580. (Image 2)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2011, Sale 626, Lot 136

P 1869, 6¢ black, trial color large die proof, India on card (115TC1), 40 x 40mm fresh and Very Fine, quite scarce. Scott $2,500 Expertization: 2005 PSE Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2011, Sale 338, Lot 1589

3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Tied on small piece by Bee fancy cancel of Adrian Mich., few small perf flaws not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Very Fine strike, with 1981 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1013, Lot 171

3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Bright shade, cancelled by Holly Sprig fancy cancel of Waterbury Conn. (Rohloff L-4), small corner crease at top right, Very Fine, a beautiful full strike of this fancy cancel which is the only Holly Sprig design from Waterbury, with 1995 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1013, Lot 164

3c Ultramarine (114). Mint N.H., vivid color and proof-like impression on fresh paper, precise centering with wide and balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE. P.S.E. encapsulated (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $2,500.00). Only two Mint N.H. stamps have graded higher to date. Scott Retail as hinged

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1293