1882, 6¢ rose, re-engraved (Scott 208), o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), pristine example in a wonderful mint state, in the true rose shade, Very Fine and choice, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $775 for hinged. Estimate value $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 313

6c Rose (Scott 208). Original gum, lightly hinged, fresh color, Very Fine, with 2012 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1090, Lot 1355

1881, 3¢ blue green, re-engraved (Scott 207), pair, o.g., small hinge remnants, extra large margins and bright vivid color, handsome examples, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott value $150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jul 2011, Sale 625, Lot 793

3c Blue Green (Scott 207). Mint N.H. with bottom selvage, rich color on bright paper, Extremely Fine, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate for pair

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1759

1881, 1¢ gray blue, re-engraved (Scott 206), top plate number single, o.g., never hinged, immaculate Post office fresh, with boardwalk margins all around, and bright vivid color, just a great stamp, Extremely Fine. Scott $225. Estimate price $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 146

1881, 1¢ gray blue, re-engraved (Scott 206), o.g., very lightly hinged, awesome GEM quality stamp, incredible centering and tantalizing rich color printed on bleach white paper, a great stamp destined for a collection of distinction, Extremely Fine to Superb, 2014 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 95. Scott Stamp Values $275 in the grade of XF-Sup-95. Scott $70. Estimate value $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1424

5c Yellow Brown (Scott 205). Block of 12, rich color, “Benson Ariz. Nov. 2? 1886” circular datestamp with part second strike tying the block on legal-size 20c Mexico entire with printed Wells Fargo & Co. Mexico green frank, uprated entire with 35 centavos handstamp, used as a paste-up (the addressed cover is no longer present but was probably addressed to the Compagnie du Boleo in Paris), purple oval “Express Wells, Fargo y Ca., Guaymas, Mexico Nov. 2? 1886” datestamp, New York Nov. 27 duplex datestamps also tie the block, blue Paris datestamp, Very Fine, impressive and rare franking, carried by Wells Fargo across the Rio Grande and put into the mails at Benson

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3463

U.S.; General Issues, 1882, 5¢ Garfield Yellow Brown, #205, n.h., top imprint single, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $775. Estimate $300-350.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2015, Sale 106, Lot 1539

3c Blue Green, Special Printing (194). Without gum as issued, intense shade and impression, three wide margins, centered to right as are several recorded examples VERY FINE. THE 3-CENT 1880 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SOFT-PAPER SPECIAL PRINTING IS ONE OF THE RAREST OF ALL SPECIAL PRINTINGS — OUR CENSUS RECORDS ONLY FOURTEEN EXAMPLES. Our census of Scott 194, available at http://www.siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/194/194.pdf , contains only fourteen examples. Its rarity matches or exceeds the most valuable Special Printings, such as Scott Nos. 180 (24 known), 203 (20 known), 204 (18 known), 205C (21 known) and 211D (25 known). In fact, it is the rarest of any Bank Note Special Printing among the Scott-listed “sets” (167-177 and 192-202). This is the first example of this rarity we have offered since 2009. Census No. 194-UNC-11. Ex Meilstrup, Zoellner, Lyons and Floyd. With 1948 and 1998 P.F. certificates.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 346

United States 1881-1888 Banknote Issues 1882 90c trial color large die proof in black, v.f.

Cherrystone Auctions, Sep 2011, Sale 201109, Lot 7020

90c Carmine (191). Gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, brilliant color, detailed impression, unusual San Francisco circular datestamp with bent rim of cancel, long and full perforations all around EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1879 90-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE. AN EXTREMELY DIFFICULT ISSUE TO OBTAIN IN SUCH PRISTINE CONDITION. The 90c American Bank Note issue, Scott 191, is probably the most common of the regularly issued 90c Bank Notes, and is readily found in used condition. However, it is extremely difficult to find in sound and centered used condition. Many were used on parcels and were heavily cancelled or damaged in transit. Those without heavy cancels seem to be off center or to have smaller margins. As another indication of rarity, P.S.E. has only graded four used examples higher than XF-90 to date. Ex Hinrichs. With 1998 P.F. certificate.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1027, Lot 91

1879, 90¢ carmine (191), expertly regummed, bold color and sharp impression, a very pleasing stamp, Fine. Scott $650. Estimate $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3286

90c Carmine (Scott 191). Near perfect centering, New York oval registry cancels, small natural inclusion, Very Fine and choice, with photocopy of 1983 P.F. certificate for block

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2014, Sale 1077, Lot 155

1879, 90¢ carmine. Block of 4, New York registry oval cancels, bright color, well centered throughout, Very Fine and choice, a beautiful and scarce used multiple, with 1994 and 2015 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 191; $2,000.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2185

30c Full Black (Scott 190). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade and impression, single short perf at left, otherwise Very Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1420

United States 1870-73 Banknote Issues 1879 30c full black, well centered, deep rich color, h.r., fresh and v.f., with 2001 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 201206, Lot 94

() U.S.; General Issues, 1879, 30¢ Full Black, #190. Unused, large copy, fresh, Grade 80 Very Fine, PSE (2007) cert. Scott $325. Estimate $300-400.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jan 2013, Sale 96, Lot 495

30c Full Black (190). Block of six, original gum, h.r., deep shade and proof-like impression, choice centering, few trivial perf separations, some minor soiling at bottom VERY FINE APPEARANCE. AN EXTREMELY RARE ORIGINAL-GUM BLOCK OF SIX OF THE 1879 30-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE. Virtually all blocks with decent centering have been broken to feed collector demand for singles. This is the first block we have offered in just over a decade, and the last we offered had perforations cutting into the designs of all four stamps. The block offered here should be considered a condition rarity. Ex Frelinghuysen. Undercatalogued in Scott. Scott Retail as block of four and pair.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1179

30c Full Black (Scott 190). Horizontal block of ten, intense shade and impression, cancelled by ovals which leave the designs clearly visible, small thin spot in one stamp in top row from hinge removal, otherwise Extremely Fine, this is the largest recorded used block of this issue, illustrated in Chronicle, Nov. 1997, p. 229

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3459

Scott #189, 15c Red orange, wonderfully well centered within large margins, deep intense color and impression, blue c.d.s. cancel, extremely fine; an uncommonly choice used example; 2010 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ price $160.00).

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2012, Sale 140, Lot 161

15c Red Orange (189). Bottom left corner imprint and plate no. 31 block of 20, half arrow and natural s.e. at right, more than half the stamps Mint N.H., h.r. in selvage reinforcing a few perf separations, vibrant color, some light toning mostly confined to selvage FINE-VERY FINE. A RARE IMPRINT AND PLATE NUMBER MULTIPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1879 AMERICAN BANK NOTE PRINTING — COMPRISING THE BOTTOM TWO ROWS OF THE LEFT PANE. This is the largest plate number multiple we have offered since our 1984 Rarities of the World sale. Scott Retail as hinged plate block, block of four and two pairs

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1442

1879, 15¢ red orange (Scott 189), o.g., lightly hinged, awesome example with mouthwatering color, an incredibly desirable stamp, Extremely Fine to Superb, 2009 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP-95 (1 of 5 at this grade, with only 5 others grading higher). SMQ $825 in the grade of XF-SUP-95. Scott $200. Estimate price $750 – 1,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 653, Lot 2134

1879, 15¢ red orange (Scott 189), o.g., small hinge remnant, fresh and appealing, with iridescent color, Fine to Very Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $200. Estimate $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1418

United States 1870-73 Banknote Issues 1879 10c brown, unused with full original gum, lightly hinged (if at all), deep and fresh color, wide margins, fine and attractive stamp, with 2001 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Nov 2010, Sale 201011, Lot 118

1879, 10¢ brown, with secret mark (Scott 188), o.g., previously hinged, exemplary example of this elusive stamp, with boardwalk margins and beautiful centering, an extraordinary World Class GEM with deep rich color, deserving placement in the finest collection, Extremely Fine, 1985 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,800. Estimate $1,500 – 2,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 142

U.S. General Issues, 1879, 10¢ Brown, With Secret Mark, #188, dist. part o.g., Fine to Very Fine, PSAG (2014) cert. Scott $1,800. Estimate value $300-400.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2014, Sale 102, Lot 1806

United States Scott 1875-79 Banknote Issues 1879 10c brown, without secret mark, l.h., tiny corner margin crease, otherwise fine, with 1987 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Sep 2014, Sale 201409, Lot 28

1879, 6¢ pink (186), block of four, well centered, bright color, o.g., top two stamps with hinge remnants and tiny thin specks, otherwise F.-V.F., a scarce block. Scott price $4,750

Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2011, Sale 335, Lot 77

U.S.; General Issues, 1879, 6¢ Pink, #186. Sweated o.g., rich color, sound, Fine, PF (1979) cert. Scott $900. Estimate price $250-300.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1268

6c Pink (Scott 186). Original gum, lightly hinged, fresh bright color, Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3621

6c Pink (Scott 186). Block of four, original gum, h.r., bright and fresh, one stamp with tiny natural inclusion on back, Fine-Very Fine, a scarce block with original gum

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3450

1879, 5¢ blue (Scott 185), an extraordinary top quality example, being a top margin single with part imprint, fabulous well centered stamp with oversized margins and bold rich color, extremely elsuive when found in this condition, o.g., barest trace of hinge, Extremely Fine. Scott $450. Estimate $400 – 600. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1411

5c Blue (Scott 185). Unused (no gum), rich color on bright paper, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 95, SMQ $275.00 as a 95), this is the highest grade awarded in any category

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1172

1879, 3¢ green (Scott 184), deep rich luxuriant impression and color, nicely balanced large margins, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2006 APS certificate. Scott $330. Estimate $200 – 300. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1409

Scott #184, 3c Green, attractive single on illustrated Gun cover showing a pistol, corner card of “Maltby, Curtiss & Co./Hardware Manufactures,” one of the companies they have is the Norwich Pistol Co., stamp tied by “New York/Oct 7” duplex, to New Haven, Conn., very fine; 2013 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 146, Lot 279

2c Vermilion (Scott 183). Jumbo margins, brilliant color, face-free cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a huge stamp, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ $165.00 as 95, $530.00 as 98)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2011, Sale 1017, Lot 584

2c Vermilion (Scott 183). Mint N.H., brilliant color, well-balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2012 P.S.A.G. certificate (XF 90)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1436

2c Vermilion (Scott 183). Original gum, wide margins and choice centering, gum soak in bottom left perf not mentioned on certificate, otherwise Extremely Fine, with 1995 P.F. certificate for Mint N.H. block

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2014, Sale 1068, Lot 155

1c Dark Ultramarine (Scott 182). Jumbo margins all around, rich color on bright paper, neat strike of oval registry cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a huge stamp, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ $180.00 as 95, $590.00 as 98), only four have graded higher to date and only three others share this grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2011, Sale 1017, Lot 582

1c Dark Ultramarine (Scott 182). Deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, absolutely enormous margins, neat strike of duplex cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a stamp with massive dimensions, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $590.00 as 98), this is the highest grade awarded and only three others share it

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 170

1879, 1¢ dark ultramarine (Scott 182), o.g., lightly hinged, extremely large margins and vivid color, a premium quality copy of this difficult stamp, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $225. Estimate price $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2014, Sale 650, Lot 2583

1875, 5¢ blue, J. grill (179c), well centered with intense color and original gum; couple light creases and a few typical paper breaks in the grill; fresh and otherwise Very Fine. Scott value $4,500 Expertization: 1997 PF Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2012, Sale 344, Lot 4384

1875, 5¢ blue (Scott 179), without gum, handsome example with extra bright color; reperforated at top, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Scott $225. Estimate $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2013, Sale 636, Lot 167

2c Vermilion (178). Horizontal strip of three, original gum, intense color and impression, Very Fine and choice, Scott Retail as pair and single

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 393

2c Vermilion (Scott 178). Intense shade nicely complemented by blue circle of V’s cancel, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $65.00 as 90, $325.00 as 95)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 313

24c Dull Purple, Special Printing (175). Without gum as issued, rich color on bright paper full perforations on all four sides, bright color EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES IN EXISTENCE. Our recently updated census records for Scott 175 contain approximately 100 examples. This is certainly one of the finest. Unpublished Census No. 175-UNC-37. Ex T. Charlton Henry. With 1975 and 2005 P.F. certificates.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1036, Lot 122

12c Dark Violet, Special Printing (173). Without gum as issued, full perforations all around and “No. 13(7)” of imprint in selvage at bottom, intense shade and impression, shortish perf at top right FINE. THIS PLATE NUMBER POSITION PIECE OF THE 12-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL SPECIAL PRINTING IS UNIQUE. Our recently updated census records for Scott 173 contain 70 certified examples. Ex Earl of Crawford and Ackerman strips, which also contained the adjoining single with the rest of the plate number.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1033, Lot 4101

90c Rose Carmine (Scott 166). Original gum, barely hinged, brilliant color, fresh and Fine, with 1984 P.F. certificate as a block and 1989 P.F. certificate as single

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 512

U.S.; General Issues, 1873, 90¢ Rose Carmine, #166. O.g., “reperfed at bottom”, tall copy, Fine to Very Fine, PSAG (2012) cert. Scott $2,250. Estimate value $450-550.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1263

90c Rose Carmine (Scott 166). Original gum, lightly hinged, brilliant color and paper, long and full perforations, Very Fine, with 1988 and 2005 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1430