1890, 2¢ carmine, cap on both “2’s” variety (Scott 220c), o.g., stamp never hinged, lightly hinged in selvage only, wonderful example of this difficult stamp, the caps on both 2’s variety rarely comes with decent centering, and is almost never found in pristine mint condition, this impressive example has bold rich color, and extra large margins, Very Fine. Scott $1,800. Estimate $1,000 – 1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 889

2c Carmine (Scott 220). Mint N.H., brilliant color, gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2001 P.S.E. and 2003 P.F. certificates.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1463

220a, 1890 2c Carmine, Cap on left “2”,imprint block of four, right stamps o.g., left stamps NH, lower left stamp with light gum wrinkle, a couple blind perfs at top of right stamp, Fine, wonderful block for the specialist (Scott $1,080)

H.R. Harmer, May 2014, Sale 3005, Lot 1154

1890, 2¢ lake, plate proof on card (Scott 219DP4e), top margin plate block of 10, without gum as issued, wonderful multiple of this attractive stamp, unlisted in Scott as a plate block, listed only in pairs, sensational color and impression; trivial light paper wrinkles barely visible and of little consequence, Extremely Fine. Scott $400 as 5 imperf pairs. Estimate $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 884

1890, 2¢ lake (219D), o.g., never hinged, lovely example with bold rich color, in pristine mint condition, Fine to Very Fine, 1999 A.P.S. certificate. Scott $600. Estimate $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3301

219D, 1890 2c Lake,brilliant color, slightly glazed o.g., Very Fine, 2014 PSE certificate (Scott value $190) 

H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1242

1c Dull Blue (Scott 219). Mint N.H., beautifully centered, bright color on white paper, Extremely Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2014, Sale 1077, Lot 162

1888, 90¢ purple (Scott 218), impressive top margin plate no. 23 single, deep rich color, without gum, Very Fine, 1992 P.F. certificate. Scott $275. Estimate $200 – 300. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1461

1888, 90¢ purple (Scott 218), extraordinary well centered example with beautiful rich color, a beauty, light black registery cancellation, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with photocopy of 2000 p.f. certificate for a pair, from which this stamp was taken, this being the right stamp from the pair. Scott $250. Estimate price $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1099

1888, 90¢ purple (218), disturbed o.g., handsome example with wonderfully rich color printed on bleach white paper, Fine. Scott $900. Estimate value $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3298

o    90¢ purple (Scott 218), impeccable centering, stunning rich color, New York registry cancel, Extremely Fine. SMQ value $375 (photo). $250 Expertization: 2007 P.S.E. Certificate graded VF-XF 85.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 327

218, 1888 90c Purple,registry double oval cancel, Very Fine, 1996 APS certificate (Scott value $250) 

H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1241

USA (Scott 218) 1888 PERRY BANKNOTE 90¢ PURPLE Very fine, near Jumbo, with large margins all around. Light double oval registry cancel. Very pretty. Cat price $250.

Regency-Superior, Jan 2015, Sale 109, Lot 863

U.S.; General Issues, 1888, 90¢ purple, #218. O.g., Very Good to Fine. Scott $900. Estimate value $150.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, May 2015, Sale 105, Lot 128

1888, 30¢ orange brown (Scott 217), sensational top sheet margin single with “No.” in selvage, enormous boardwalk margins and gleaming rich color, simply outstanding, o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), Extremely Fine, 1987 P.F. certificate for pair, from which this stamp was taken, this being the left stamp from the pair. Scott $325. Estimate value $350 – 500. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1455

30c Orange Brown (Scott 217). Original gum, small h.r., bright color, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, with 1997 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1457

30c Orange Brown (Scott 217). Beautifully balanced margins, rich color, Philadelphia “Paid” circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 408

1888, 30¢ orange brown (Scott 217), o.g., previously hinged, gorgeous stamp with huge JUMBO margins and warm rich color, a great stamp, Extremely Fine, with photocopy of 1987 P.F. certificate for block of four, from which this stamp was taken, this being the top right stamp from the block, also with 1999 A.P.S. certificate. Scott $250. Estimate price $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2192

1888, 30¢ orange brown. Top margin plate number “No. 405” pair, o.g., very lightly hinged, large margins, rich vibrant color, Very Fine. Scott No. 217; $725.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2728

5c Indigo (Scott 216). Original gum, well-centered, rich color and clear impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.A.G. certificate (ogPH, 95)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1442

1888, 5¢ indigo (Scott 216), o.g., never hinged, lovely right sheet margin single, a brilliant fresh stamp in pristine mint condition, Very Fine, 1985 P.F. certificate. Scott $700. Estimate $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 153

5c Indigo (216). Strip of three with imprint at top, left stamp Mint N.H., right stamp with unusual vertical plate scratch extending from “F” of “Five” to bottom margin, Very Fine, Scott Retail as singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2014, Sale 1082, Lot 395

1888, 4¢ carmine (Scott 215), fresh, rich color, very attractive position piece, choice, top margin single, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine, 2004 PSE Cert. Scott $600. Estimate $400 – 600. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1450

215, 1888 4c Carmine, ,block of nine, o.g., six stamps NH (one with a tiny thin spot), others small h.r., fresh and VG-VF (Scott $4,200 as singles)

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2013, Sale 3003, Lot 1134

215, 1888 4c Carmine,NH, Fine, 2013 PSAG certificate (Scott value $600) 

H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1237

1887, 3¢ vermilion (Scott 214), bottom plate block of 10 with imprint, o.g., bits of hinge remnant, bold rich shade, a decent plate whos true value may be found in the two lower right examples, which are beautifully centered never hinged examples, which would be worth a fortune if broken out of this handsome multiple, Fine. Scott $1,300 Estimate value $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2012, Sale 628, Lot 334

3c Vermilion (Scott 214). Radiant color, unusually wide and balanced margins, bold strike of target cancel, Extremely Fine, a huge stamp, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo, SMQ price $210.00 as 90, $415.00 as 95)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 189

Scott 214, 1887 3c Vermilion, wonderfully well centered with rich color, NH, 2012 PSE graded “XF-90” certificate (SMQ $450)

H.R. Harmer, Nov 2013, Sale 3004, Lot 1133

1887, 3¢ vermilion (Scott 214), o.g., never hinged, sterling rich shade, a handsome well centered mint stamp, Extremely Fine, 2008 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-90. SMQ $475 in the grade of XF-90. Scott $180. Estimate value $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2189

2c Green (Scott 213). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine Gem

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1033, Lot 4119

United States 1881-1888 Banknote Issues 1887 2c green, large margins, n.h., v.f., with 2004 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Nov 2014, Sale 201411, Lot 36

1c Ultramarine (Scott 212). Beautiful centering with Jumbo margins all around, radiant color, neat strike of New York oval registry cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp in every respect and a stamp of massive proportions, with 1999 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ price $135.00 as 95, $390.00 as 98), only one has graded higher to date (at 98J) and only two others share this grade (which is the next-highest awarded), we are surprised this did not grade higher — the 98 Jumbo was offered in our Sale 959 and the stamp offered here compares very favorably to that one

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1027, Lot 99

Scott #212, 1c Ultramarine, a beautiful top sheet-margin partial imprint single, incredibly fresh and bright, with much stronger color than usual on immaculate paper, excellent centering within large margins, unblemished o.g., never hinged, extremely fine; photocopy of a 1996 PF certificate for a strip of three, this being the center stamp; ex-Lyons.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 146, Lot 288

2c Pale Red Brown, Special Printing (Scott 211B). Original gum, single hinge mark, deep rich color, Very Fine and choice, with 2005 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1007, Lot 2375

1883 Special Printing, 2¢ pale red brown, imperf between (211Bc), horizontal pair, remarkably well centered and wonderfully fresh with barely hinged original gum, a choice, Extremely Fine pair. Scott price $2,000 AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE SPECIAL PRINTING ERROR—ONE OF THE FINEST OF ONLY 20 BELIEVED TO EXIST. Expertization: 2002 PF Certificate. Provenance: Enstrom.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 242

2c Pale Red Brown, Special Printing (Scott 211B). Mint N.H. with selvage at left, rich color, Very Fine, with 1992 and 2003 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2014, Sale 1068, Lot 164

1883, 4¢ blue green (211), nicely centered and post office fresh with flawless, never hinged original gum, F.-V.F. Scott price $1,050 Expertization: 2010 PF Certificate graded F-VF 75.

Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2011, Sale 337, Lot 2651

#211 var., 4c Deep blue green, a most impressive mint example of this color variety, possessing remarkably wide margin and being exceedingly well centered within them, eye-arresting prooflike color and impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 1979 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 141, Lot 94

1883, 4¢ blue green (Scott 211), o.g., lightly hinged, particularly choice example with generous margins and bright color, just a great stamp, Extremely Fine, 2006 P.F. certificate. Scott $275. Estimate value $250 – 350.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 653, Lot 2143

U.S.; General Issues, 1883, 2¢ on Advertising Cover, Scott #210. Tied by Chicago, IL Nov 1, 81 duplex cancel, to Clay City, IL, lovely printed ad at left for B.F. Norris & Co. featuring an owl, light soiling on edges, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Estimate price $100-150.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2012, Sale 92, Lot 978

2c Red Brown (Scott 210). Mathematically perfect centering, brilliant color, gorgeous strike of “Wheel of Fortune” fancy cancel, long and full perforations all around EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS FANTASTIC STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF GEM 100 BY P.S.E. — THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED. THIS STAMP WAS FEATURED ON THE FRONT COVER OF THE SPRING 2011 STAMP MARKET QUARTERLY. With 2011 P.F. and P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $360.00 as 98 does not adequately convey its rarity). This is the highest grade awarded and only one other example has achieve this grade, though not with this cancel. The odds of finding another Gem 100 which also has a fancy cancel are slim indeed.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3309

1883, 2¢ red brown (Scott 210), beautifully struck Stoneham, MA “1885 in Cross” cancellation, completely sound and choice example of this highly sought after cancellation, an incredible strike, Fine to Very Fine, 2012 P.F. certificate. Scott $1. Estimate price $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 315

1882, 10¢ brown, re-engraved (Scott 209), o.g., lightly hinged, fresh and sharp with deep, rich color, choice, Extremely Fine. Scott value $175.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2011, Sale 626, Lot 187

10c Black Brown (Scott 209b). Deep rich color and sharp proof-like impression, unusually choice centering with well-proportioned margins, bold strike of “B” duplex cancel, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1027, Lot 97

United States 1881-1888 Banknote Issues 1882 10c brown, never hinged, wide margins, fine, with 2000 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Jul 2013, Sale 201307, Lot 57

United States 1881-1888 Banknote Issues 1882 10c brown, block of four, h.r., fine-v.f.

Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2014, Sale 201403, Lot 37

USA (Scott 209) 1882 JEFFERSON BANKNOTE 10? BROWN Extremely fine centering, sharp color and impression. Valued as hinged, only the barest trace of hinging on a couple of perf teeth. (1989 PSE Cert #11094) Cat $160.

Regency-Superior, Nov 2014, Sale 108, Lot 386

6c Rose (Scott 208). Original gum, full margins, deep rich color, Very Fine, with 1981 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1013, Lot 295

1882, 6¢ rose, re-engraved (208), wonderfully fresh and virtually perfectly centered with exquisite color and impression and barely hinged original gum; Extremely Fine and choice. Scott $775 A GEM QUALITY 6¢ RE-ENGRAVED. Expertization: 1988 & 2005 PF Certificates. Provenance: Enstrom.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 239

6c Deep Brown Red (Scott 208a). Original gum, barest trace of hinging, deep rich color, exceptional centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,750.00), only two have graded higher

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1057, Lot 795