90c Carmine & Black (Scott 122). Unusual variety showing excess ink in the bottom margin, below the “Y”, lightly cancelled, attractive color, small faults, Fine appearance

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1090, Lot 1285

1869, 90¢ carmine & black (Scott 122), neat black circle of wedges cancellation, impressive appearing stamp with rich color, very desirable; small thin spot, and reperforated at top, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Scott $2,000. Estimate price $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2589

90c Carmine & Black (Scott 122). Rich colors, unobtrusive cork cancel, sound and Very Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 1107, Lot 250

30c Ultramarine & Carmine (Scott 121). Unused (no gum), bright colors, fresh and Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 329

o U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 30¢ Ultramarine & Carmine, Block of 4, #121. Used, lower right small thin, other 3 with light paper wrinkles, small tear lower left, Fine appearance. Scott $3,750. Estimate value $300-350.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1216

1869, 30¢ ultramarine & carmine (Scott 121), desirable example with beautiful centering and fabulous rich colors, plus generous margins all around, neat black cancellation, Extremely Fine, 2012 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-90, 1 of 23 examples attaining this grade, with only 22 others grading higher. SMQ $1,150. Scott $500. Estimate price $750 – 1,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1038

30c Ultramarine & Carmine, Plate Proof on India (121P3). Top margin block of eight with full “National Bank Note Co. New York” imprint, large to huge margins other sides, deep rich colors, Extremely Fine, a beautiful imprint block, Scott Retail as two blocks of four with no premium for the imprint

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1143

30c Ultramarine & Carmine (Scott 121). Perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins, brilliant colors and detailed impressions, bold cork cancel struck at bottom leaves design clearly visible EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL AND FRESH USED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE. WORTHY OF INCLUSION IN THE FINEST COLLECTION. Ex Scarsdale. With 1993 and 2004 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 253

o U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 30¢ Ultramarine & Carmine, #121. Blue cork cancel, Grade 80 Very Fine, PSAG (2013) cert. Scott $700. Estimate value $375-425.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 100, Lot 464

*    30¢ ultramarine & carmine (Scott 121), perfectly centered, rich colors and full original gum, tiny stain, virtually unnoticeable and apparently occurred after the certificate was issue (states “genuine, previously hinged”), otherwise Extremely Fine and still very attractive (photo). $5,750 Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 220

30c Ultramarine & Carmine (Scott 121). Large part original gum, radiant colors and remarkable proof-like impressions, single toned perf tip at top right VERY FINE APPEARING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE. Ex Colonel Green (Ward sale, August 1943) where acquired by the collector, offered to the market for the first time since that auction

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 240

30c Ultramarine & Carmine (Scott 121). Unused (no gum), vibrant colors, very wide margins all around, Extremely Fine, with 1989 and 1999 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1090, Lot 1283

1869, 30¢ ultramarine & carmine. Cork cancel, well centered amid nicely balanced margins, Very Fine. Scott No. 121; $450.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2113

121, 1869 30c Ultramarine and carmine,brilliant color, regummed over repairs at left, Very Good, 2015 PSE certificate (Scott price $1,750) 

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2015, Sale 3007, Lot 3196

o U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 24¢ green & violet, #120. Used, Fine. Scott $700. Estimate $100.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, May 2012, Sale 93, Lot 278

1869, 24¢ green & violet (Scott 120), neat black cancellation, appealing example with brilliant fresh colors and superior centering, Very Fine, 1987 P.F. certificate. Scott $700. Estimate price $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 815

24c Green & Violet (Scott 120). Wide and balanced margins, intense colors and impressions on bright paper, cork cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. — THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE. This marvelous used 24c 1869 defies the norms of this issue. Although the space between subjects on the 24c 1869 frame plate provided ample room for perforations, the National Bank Note Co. employees had difficulty applying lines of perforations in a uniform manner. Therefore, stamps with balanced margins on all four sides represent a tiny fraction of the original population. Surviving used examples also show the tendency of postal clerks to zealously cancel high-denomination stamps that were typically used on mail to foreign countries or on heavy registered letters. In this stamp we have a degree of perfection rarely achieved by the manufacturer and a fortuitously merciful cancellation, leaving most of the design unobscured. Ex Senchuk. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98, SMQ value $13,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded and the only example to achieve this grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 129

24c Green & Violet (Scott 120). Choice margins and attractive centering, light cork cancel, Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 249

24c Green & Violet (120). Wide margins and choice centering, bright colors, bold red cork cancel, Extremely Fine, a fabulous stamp and very scarce in this grade with a red cancel, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ price $1,500.00 for normal black cancel), Scott catalog applies a $500.00 premium for red cancel

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 328

1869, 24¢ green & violet (Scott 120), disturbed o.g. (album adherence), Post Office fresh example of this incredibly scarce stamp, with breathtaking colors, Very Good, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $8,000. Estimate price $1,200 – 1,800.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 248

24c Green & Violet (Scott 120). Large part original gum, rich colors and detailed impressions, wide and balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE. Purchased from noted dealer dealer Ezra D. Cole in March 1942 and offered to the market for the first time in over 70 years.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 238

24c Green & Violet (Scott 120). Two, first rich colors on bright paper, bold strike of blue cork cancel, fresh and Fine, second nicely complemented by deep red cork cancel, few creases, Fine appearance, attractive pair of stamps with colored cancels

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1090, Lot 1279

o 1869, 24¢ green & violet, center inverted (120b), rich colors. Light cancel, leaves inverted vignette quite visible. Nicely centered though reperfed, small repairs. Fine appearance. Scott price $37,500 A MOST ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE INVERT, THE MAJORITY OF WHICH ARE FAULTY TO SOME DEGREE. Expertization: 1911 Royal Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2015, Sale 351, Lot 101

120, 1869 24c Green and violet,unused, small tear at bottom and thin spot in grill, Very Good, 2015 PSE certificate (Scott value $2,800) 

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2015, Sale 3007, Lot 3195

1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type II (Scott 119), o.g., lightly hinged, gorgeous example of this extremely scarce and undervalued stamp, nicely balanced margins and beautiful deep rich colors, truly outstanding, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 1987 P.F. certificate. Scott $3,250 Estimate $2,500 – 3,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2012, Sale 628, Lot 285

15c Brown & Blue, Ty. II (119). Traces of original gum, h.r., deep rich colors and proof-like impressions, tiny corner perf crease at top right, Fine appearance, Scott Retail as no gum

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 322

1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type II (Scott 119), very fresh with brilliant colors, unused, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2005 PSE graded cert (VF-XF 85). Scott $1,200. Estimate price $600 – 800. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1342

15c Brown & Blue, Ty. II (Scott 119). Deep rich colors and proof-like impressions, choice centering with wide margins, neat cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED USED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT TYPE II 1869 PICTORIAL. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND WITH SUCH OUTSTANDING CENTERING. With 2010 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $2,100.00). A review of the P.S.E. Population Report statistics for the 15c 1869 Pictorials reveals a surprising fact. Out of 151 submissions of used Ty. II stamps, only one has graded 98 and only five have graded 95, including this stamp. The scarcer Ty. I has had 35 fewer used stamps submitted, but has had two 98J stamps (including the example offered in lot 3191), one 98, one 95J and nine 95’s. Neither type has had an example grade over 90 in unused condition.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3193

1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type II (Scott 119), o.g., lightly hinged, among the beautiful examples obtainable, beautifully centered amid huge boardwalk margins, with splendid rich colors, one of the few existing examples of this stamp that could be considered a JUMBO, a very impressive 15c Pictorial; tiny corner crease at bottom right – which is just a corner perf crease that doesn’t affect this stamp’s incredible appearance, Very Fine, 2013 P.F. certificate. Scott $3,250. Estimate $2,000 – 3,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2013, Sale 636, Lot 138

Scott #119, 15c Brown and blue, Ty. II, used, well centered within wide margins, rich colors and strong impressions, cancelled solely by a red cork cancel which is most unusual on this value, very fine and attractive.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 146, Lot 254

15c Brown & Blue, Ty. II (Scott 119). Unused (no gum), rich colors and detailed impressions, well-balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT TYPE II 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE. Offered to the market for the first time since acquired by the collector in a 1939 Harmer Rooke sale

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 236

15c Brown & Blue, Ty. II (Scott 119). Original gum, rich colors, reperfed at top, Very Fine appearance, with 2006 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1090, Lot 1277

United States 1869 Pictorials 1869 15c brown and blue, type II, wide margins, fresh color, l.h., fine, with 2004 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, May 2015, Sale 201505, Lot 18

15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I (Scott 118). Original gum, small h.r., rich colors, tiny natural inclusion at left, Fine, scarce in original-gum condition

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 313

o U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 15¢ Brown & Blue, Type I, #118. Used, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $800. Estimate value $180-220.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1198

15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I (Scott 118). Jumbo perfectly balanced margins, deep rich colors and proof-like impressions on crisp white paper, rosette and red cancels EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT USED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT TYPE I 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED. With 2011 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ price $12,000.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only one other

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3191

15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I (Scott 118). Original gum, single hinge mark, brilliant colors FRESH AND FINE. A SCARCE SOUND ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT TYPE I 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE. With 1983 P.F. certificate.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1374

Scott #118, 15c Brown and blue, Ty. I, an outstanding used single, featuring lavish margins and being precisely centered within them, lightly cancelled, extremely fine and quite scarce in this select quality; 2012 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Aug 2013, Sale 144, Lot 157

15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I (Scott 118). Brilliant colors, choice centering, neat segmented cork cancel, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ price $1,400.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1113

15¢ brown & blue, type I, double grill (Scott 118 var.), the two grills offset vertically by about 4mm, unused without gum, remarkably bright and fresh, Fine to Very Fine, catalog without gum would be about $6,000, 2014 P.F. certificate. Scott $17,500 for o.g. Estimate $2,000 – 3,000 An exceedingly rare and elusive item from this most popular issue .

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2014, Sale 655, Lot 259

15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I (Scott 118). Bright colors, wide margins, light strike of cancel, Very Fine, with and 2006 P.F. certificates (VF 80)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2015, Sale 1092, Lot 1094

o U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type I, #118. Used, Fine. Scott $800. Estimate value $180.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, May 2015, Sale 105, Lot 116

12c Green (Scott 117). Block of four, original gum, h.r., rich color, few expertly reinforced perf separations, Fine and scarce block

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 312

United States 1869 Pictorials 1869 12c green, unused without gum, wide margins, fresh and v.f. stamp, with 1991 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 201210, Lot 84

12c Green (Scott 117). Original gum, rich color on bright white paper, wide and nicely balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2001 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 1044, Lot 103

12c Green (Scott 117). Rich color, bold strikes of red segmented cork cancel typical of New York Supplementary Mail, Very Fine, with 1997 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 322

*    12¢ green (Scott 117), perfectly centered, huge balanced margins, fresh rich color, full original gum, a Superb jumbo (photo). $1,900 A STUNNING GEM THAT WE CANNOT IMAGINE BEING IMPROVED UPON. Expertization: 1988 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 207

12c Green (117). Block of 37, deep rich color, very heavily cancelled — the postmaster evidently wanted to make sure this could never be reused — some faults to be expected in such a large multiple THIS IS BY FAR THE LARGEST RECORDED MULTIPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE. The next largest used multiple is a block of twelve. Ex Lafayette. Scott Retail $13,940.00 as seven blocks of four, four pairs and a single

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3330

1869, 12¢ green. Full o.g., neatly hinged at top, strong bold color, attractive centering amid wide margins, Very Fine, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 117; $1,900.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2090

10c Yellow (Scott 116). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color, choice centering with well-balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE. With 1983, 2002 and 2006 P.F. certificates.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 441