UNITED STATES 1847 ISSUE 1847 10c black, full to clear margins all around, tied by ms cancel on FL from New Orleans (Apr. Scott 22, 49) to Richmond, Va, v.f.

Cherrystone Auctions, May 2008, Sale 200805, Lot 33

o U.S.; General Issues, 1847, 10¢ Black, #2. Margins all round, blue “paid” in lozenge cancel, “small corner crease at top left, and a tiny tear at top left”, Very Fine appearance, PF (2006) cert. Scott $1,550. Estimate price $500-600.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jun 2008, Sale 78, Lot 1228

UNITED STATES 1847 ISSUE 1847 10c black, red grid cancel, margins all around, v.f., with 1984 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Sep 2008, Sale 200809, Lot 3

10c Black (Scott 2). Huge margins to just touched incl. sheet margin at left, tied by blue grid, matching “Detroit Mich. Dec. 11” circular datestamp on blue 1849 folded cover to Pittsburgh Pa., horizontal file fold well away from stamp, tiny nick at top, stamp with light corner crease at bottom left entirely in margin (not mentioned on accompanying certificate), Very Fine, ex Craveri, with 2000 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 77

o 1847, 5¢ brown orange (1d), clear to large margins. Blue grid cancel. Fine. Scott $1,750 Expertization: 2001 P.S.E. Certificate for former #1b var.

Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2007, Sale 319, Lot 1023

o 1847, 5¢ “Auburn” (1b var.), full to large margins with rich color and a clear impression, cancelled by a light central strike of a red circular grid, particularly fresh and Very Fine. Scott value $900 Expertization: 1987 & 2007 P.F. Certificates, latter noting Ridgway “Auburn” shade.

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 323, Lot 18

UNITED STATES Scott 1847 ISSUE 1847 5c red brown, neat red grid cancel, full margins all around incl. sheet margin at left, parts of adjoining stamps at right and bottom, minute flaws which in no way detract from the stamp’s superb appearance, a rare positional piece

Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2008, Sale 200801, Lot 1004

UNITED STATES 1847 ISSUE 1847 5c black brown, trial color proof on bond paper, slightly reduced but with cross-hatching, fine

Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2008, Sale 200803, Lot 13

UNITED STATES Scott 1847 ISSUE 1847 5c red brown, margins all around, tied by red grids on outer FL from New York to Hartford, red April 15 departure cds alongside, filing fold through the stamp, otherwise v.f.

Cherrystone Auctions, May 2008, Sale 200805, Lot 12

o 1847, 5¢ red brown (1), very large margins, with bright color. Red open grid cancel. Extremely Fine. Scott price $600

Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2008, Sale 328, Lot 435

o U.S.; General Issues, 1847, 5¢ Red Brown, #1. Black grid cancel on right margin copy, close to large margins all round, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $700. Estimate value $300-350.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jun 2008, Sale 78, Lot 1218

5c Red Brown (Scott 1). Large to enormous margins incl. bottom sheet margin, attractive color, black grid cancel, trivial corner crease and tiny scissors cut entirely outside of the design at top left, otherwise Extremely Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2008, Sale 962, Lot 2183

5c Red Brown (Scott 1). Large to full margins, light red square grid cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 1996 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2008, Sale 962, Lot 2197

5c Red Brown (Scott 1). Large margins all around incl. part of adjoining stamps at top and right, dark color, red grid cancels, tiny crease at left, appears Extremely Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2008, Sale 962, Lot 2205

5c Red Brown (Scott 1). Large margins to clear, tied by red “Str. Fall River Jun. 8” route agent’s circular datestamp on blue folded cover to Norwich Conn., matching “Steam” and “5” handstamps, light horizontal file fold well clear of stamp, Very Fine, ex Waterhouse, with 2003 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 71

5c Orange Brown (Scott 1b). Brilliant color in the distinctive Orange Brown shade, nicely complemented by blue grid cancel, also showing Dot in “S” variety at top right, large and even margins all around EXTREMELY FINE. A GORGEOUS USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1847 ISSUE IN THE DISTINCTIVE AND DESIRABLE ORANGE BROWN SHADE, AND SHOWING THE DOT IN “S'” VARIETY. With 1993 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 36

Providence R.I., 5c Gray Black (10X1). Large margins to just touched, cancelled by ms. “V”, red “Providence R.I. Feb. 9” circular datestamp with matching “Paid” and “5” handstamps on blue 1847 folded letter to Boston, light vertical file fold well clear of stamp VERY FINE. AN ATTRACTIVE AND DESIRABLE EXAMPLE OF THE PROVIDENCE POSTMASTER’S PROVISIONAL ON COVER. In our opinion this is undercatalogued in Scott. With 1986 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 973, Lot 9

UNITED STATES POSTMASTERS’ PROVISIONALS New York, NY 1845 5c brown, trial color large die proof on reduced card, little toning, otherwise v.f.

Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2008, Sale 200803, Lot 3

Brattleboro Vt., 5c Black on Buff (Scott 5X1). Position 8, bottom sheet margin with part of imprint “Engd. by Thos. Chubbuck, Bratto.”, large margins except where just into frameline at upper right corner, red “Paid” cancel, two faint vertical creases that are invisible on face of stamp VERY FINE APPEARANCE. ONE OF FIVE RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THE BRATTLEBORO PROVISIONAL STAMP WITH IMPRINT — THE ONLY UNITED STATES POSTMASTER’S PROVISIONAL ISSUE WITH AN IMPRINT. Only five of the 52 Brattleboro provisional stamps recorded by Wall (32 off cover and 20 stamps on 19 covers) are from Position 8, below which the imprint is engraved. Two of the five are off cover, and three are on covers (one of which is cut in at bottom). Although faintly creased, this stamp is among the choicest Brattleboro provisionals. Only five off-cover Brattleboro stamps are sound, and many of the others are cut in or have serious faults. This is among the top tier of condition, and it has the added feature of an imprint. Ex Wall. With 1984 P.F. certificate.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 6

Baltimore Md., 10c Red on Manila entire (Scott 3XU4). Readable strike of provisional markings, bold blue “Baltimore Md. Jun. 12” (1846) circular datestamp on cover to Huntsville Ala., expertly restored, staining removed from left side VERY FINE APPEARANCE. THIS IS THE EARLIEST DOCUMENTED USE OF THE 10-CENT RED PROVISIONAL ENTIRE ON MANILA, OF WHICH ONLY FIVE ARE RECORDED. A GREAT POSTMASTERS’ PROVISIONAL RARITY. No. 18 in the Hayes Census. This rare provisional entire realized $3,250 hammer in our 1974 Rarities sale. With 1969 P.F. certificate.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 4

2c Carmine, Bluish (Scott 358). Bottom imprint and plate no. 4860 block of six, intense shade and impression on nicely blued paper, top center stamp h.r., bottom center stamp pencil indentation, scuff affects imprint, otherwise Fine, with 1982 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1583

1c Green, Bluish (Scott 357). Mint N.H. right imprint and plate no. 4889 block of six with wide selvage, intense shade and impression, fresh and Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1564

UNITED STATES 1904-10 ISSUES 1904-10 5c blue, horizontal guide line pair, wide margins, bright color, l.h., v.f., with 2002 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2009, Sale 200901, Lot 212

5c Blue, Imperforate (Scott 347). Mint N.H. right imprint and plate no. 4928 block of six, huge margins, deep rich color and sharp proof-like impression, Very Fine-Extremely Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1555

4c Orange Brown, Imperforate (Scott 346). Matched set of four imprint, plate no. 5408 and star blocks of six, left Mint N.H., top and bottom h.r., large margins, crisp impressions, Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1554

2c Carmine, Imperforate (Scott 344). Six Mint N.H. imprint, plate no. and star blocks of six, plate nos. 5311 (top and bottom), 5150, 5284, 5308 and 5311, large to huge margins, range of shades, Very Fine-Extremely Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1537

1c Green, Imperforate (Scott 343). 20 imprint, plate no. and star blocks of six, plate nos. 5301, 5313 (sides), 5320 (sides and bottom), 5322 (top and left), 5336 (sides and top), 5352 (top, bottom and right), 5359 (all four positions) and 5373 (left and bottom), large margins, rich colors, few h.r., many stamps Mint N.H., couple minor imperfections, Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1527

50c Violet (Scott 341). Lightly hinged, pretty shade, wide margins, Very Fine and choice, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, VF-XF 85, SMQ price $455.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4667

15c Pale Ultramarine (Scott 340). Mint N.H. left imprint and plate no. 4952 block of six with wide selvage, bright shade on crisp paper, Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1506

United States 1904-10 Issue 1909 13c blue green, well centered with wide margins, bright color, n.h. and post office fresh, with graded (XF 90) 2009 PSE cert. (SMQ value $340)

Cherrystone Auctions, Jun 2009, Sale 200906, Lot 165

1909, 10¢ yellow (338), mathematically centered with beautifully balanced margins and radiant, actually breathtaking color, original gum, lightly hinged, an incredible, absolutely Superb gem. SMQ value $530 for a Sup 98, the highest grade priced. Scott $75 Expertization: 2008 P.S.E. Certificate graded Gem 100, the only 338 to obtain this “perfect” grade.

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2008, Sale 330, Lot 1745

10c Yellow (Scott 338). Bottom imprint and plate no. 4940 block of six, vibrant color as fresh as the day it was printed, lightly hinged, fresh and Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1476

8c Olive Green (Scott 337). Three items, bottom, left and right imprint and plate no. 4924 blocks, the left and bottom of six, the right of nine, many h.r., bottom block natural pre-printing paperfolds and paper creases, otherwise Fine-Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1474

6c Red Orange (Scott 336). Two items, top and bottom imprint and plate no. 4937 blocks of six, top with wide selvage, few stamps h.r. incl. two stamps with small piece of scotch tape on bottom block, bottom block with perf separations and oxidation, otherwise Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1463

5c Blue (Scott 335). Mint N.H. bottom imprint and plate no. 4959 block of six, deep rich color, Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1453

4c Orange Brown (Scott 334). Three items, top and left imprint, plate no. 5405 and star blocks of six, former with wide selvage and Mint N.H., latter lightly hinged, dramatically different shades, Fine-Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1441

4c Orange Brown (Scott 334). Mint N.H. bottom imprint and plate no. 4932 block of six, rich color, top right stamp light natural paper wrinkle, Fine-Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1427

3c Deep Violet (Scott 333). Three items, top, left and bottom imprint, plate no. 5121 and star blocks of six, the bottom position Mint N.H. but with naturally short gum at bottom, left position slight overall toning, otherwise Fine-Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1423

2c Carmine (Scott 332). Mint N.H., exceptionally well-centered, wonderful rich color, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4654

1c Green (Scott 331). Complete lower left pane of 100 with imprint and plate no. 4912 at left and bottom, 91 stamps Mint N.H. including left plate block, h.r. on other nine sensibly reinforcing perf separations, generally Very Good-Fine with a few Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1394

() U.S.; General Issues, 1907, 5¢ Jamestown, Plate Block of 6, #330. Unused, bottom #3554, fresh color, Fine. Scott $2,750. Estimate price $350-400.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2009, Sale 80, Lot 1288

2c Jamestown (Scott 329). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins which are rarely seen on this issue, bright and crisp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo, SMQ $225.00 as 90, $800.00 as 95)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1712

1c Jamestown (Scott 328). Two items, top and bottom imprint and plate no. 3546 blocks of six, first barely hinged where very few perf separations expertly reattached in selvage only (stamps Mint N.H.), second h.r., rich colors, Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1383

1c Louisiana Purchase (Scott 323). Mint N.H. with wide plate no. 2131 selvage at top, deep rich color on fresh paper, unusually choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1999 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ price $560.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 968B, Lot 417

2c Lake, Brinkerhoff Ty. I (320a). Guide line strip of four, small h.r., rich color, Fine, scarce large multiple, Scott Retail as guide line pair

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 1901

2c Carmine Rose, Ty. I (Scott 319b). Mint N.H., brilliant color, beautiful centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a huge stamp

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 968B, Lot 402

1c Blue Green, Coil (318). Strip of three, left stamp Mint N.H., rich color, detailed impression, wide margins VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A PHENOMENAL STRIP OF THREE OF THE 1908 ONE-CENT HORIZONTAL COIL, SCOTT 318, CONTAINING A MINT NEVER-HINGED SINGLE — THIS IS THE FIRST MINT NEVER-HINGED COPY WE HAVE OFFERED IN ONE OF OUR AUCTIONS SINCE KEEPING COMPUTERIZED RECORDS. The largest recorded multiple is a strip of four — approximately six are known. This strip of three, with one Mint N.H. stamp, will likely be broken into a hinged pair and a Mint N.H. single. The Mint N.H. stamp in this strip is the basis of the Scott listing. With 1951 and 2001 P.F. certificates. Scott Retail as Mint N.H. single and hinged pair

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 968B, Lot 400

UNITED STATES 1904-10 ISSUES 1904-10 5c blue, vertical coil pair, deep rich color, original gum which has been only lightly hinged, v.f. example of this rare pair, less than 80 known, with 1954 and 2003 PFCs

Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2009, Sale 200901, Lot 198

5c Blue, U.S. Automatic Vending Co. Ty. III (Scott 315). Pair, lightly hinged, magnificent centering and intense color, Extremely Fine, remarkably choice condition, with 1986 A.P.S. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4617

$5.00 Dark Green (Scott 313). Small h.r., brilliant color, choice centering EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 1902 ISSUE. With 1971 A.P.S. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 1887