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5c Blue (Scott 378). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color on bright paper, perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Gem 100, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ price $205.00 as 98), this is the only example to achieve this grade and only one has graded higher Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 2020 |
US$250.00 |
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Scott #378, 5c Blue, highly desirable top margin single, excellent centering within large margins, brilliantly rich color, immaculate o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2007 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ price $625.00). Spink Shreves Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 141, Lot 157 |
US$400.00 |
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5c Blue (Scott 378). Huge margins and perfect centering, deep rich color on bright paper, unobtrusive strike of barred oval cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a gorgeous stamp, with 2011 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo, SMQ $290.00 as 98, unpriced in higher grade), only one other stamp has achieved this grade, with only one higher Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3488 |
US$750.00 |
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1911, 5¢ blue (Scott 378), remarkably fresh example with oversized margins, and deep color, right margin single, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine. Scott $70. Estimate price $100 – 150. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1293 |
US$275.00 |
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5c Blue (Scott 378). Absolutely Jumbo margins, radiant color on post-office fresh paper, neat strike of Providence R.I. oval registry cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1028, Lot 351 |
US$120.00 |
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1911, 5¢ blue (Scott 378), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, impressive full wide top with wonderfully fresh color, Fine. Scott $550. Estimate $250 – 350. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 1146 |
US$325.00 |
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1911, 5¢ blue (Scott 378), bottom plate block of 6, o.g., hinge remnant, attractive example with magnificent deep rich color, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $400. Estimate $150 – 200. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 1147 |
US$150.00 |
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Scott #378, 5c Blue, a superb mint single, not only being flawlessly centered amid unusually large margins, but also possessing intensely rich color and a deeply etched impression, unblemished o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem for the perfectionist; 2012 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ price $2,000.00); only three stamps grade higher. Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2012, Sale 140, Lot 242 |
US$1,450.00 |
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Scott #378, 5c Blue, exceedingly well centered within particularly large margins, deep intense color on fresh paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine and choice; 1988 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ value $625.00); ex-Saadi. Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2012, Sale 140, Lot 243 |
US$425.00 |
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1911, 5¢ blue (Scott 378), extraordinary right margin plate no. 5641 single, huge boardwalk margins, dazzling bright color, and tremendous eye appeal, a matchless GEM for the finest collection, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine to Superb. Scott $70. Estimate price $400 – 600. (Image 1) Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1794 |
US$225.00 |
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1911, 5¢ blue (Scott 378), wonderful bottom margin plate no. 5649 single with boardwalk margins and super intense color, a striking top quality stamp, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine, 2005 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-90J. SMQ $175 as XF-90. Scott $70. Estimate price $150 – 200. (Image 1) Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1795 |
US$225.00 |
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1911, 5¢ blue (Scott 378), top margin single with plate number, o.g., never hinged, gorgeous rich color, a lovely mint stamp, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2008 P.F. certificate graded VF-XF-85. SMQ $100. Scott $70 Estimate value $75 – 100. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2012, Sale 629, Lot 315 |
US$70.00 |
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/ 1911, 5¢ blue (378), three different plate blocks of 6: with imprint & star, with “A”, and with number only, original gum (last never hinged), first with small thin in selvage, otherwise F-VF. Scott value $1,150 Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2012, Sale 344, Lot 4544 |
US$300.00 |
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1911, 5¢ blue (378), left margin imprint & plate no. block of 6, well centered, original gum, Very Fine. Scott value $350 Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2012, Sale 344, Lot 4543 |
US$150.00 |
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1911, 5¢ blue (378), top sheet margin single with choice, virtually perfect centering, vibrant color and immaculate, never hinged original gum; fresh and Extremely Fine to Superb. SMQ value $625. Scott $70 Expertization: 2007 PSE Certificate graded XF-Sup 95. Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 438 |
US$375.00 |