US Stamps Price Scott # 555: 1923 3c Lincoln Perf 11. Page 1

USA (Scott 555) 1923 LINCOLN 3¢ VIOLET Fresh, MINT never hinged, extremely fine and choice. Cat price $30.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 941

P 1923, 3¢ violet, large die proof on India (555P1), on 146x197mm card with black control number 70060 on reverse. Extremely Fine. Scott $1,250

Matthew Bennett International, May 2015, Sale 352, Lot 109

P 1923, 3¢ violet, large die proof on India (555P1), in a slightly different, more purple shade, on 155x206mm card with blue control number 154272 on reverse, approved and signed by Postmaster General Hubert Work on Jan 26, 1923, and initialed by Third Asst. Postmaster General Warren I. Glover. Extremely Fine. Scott price $1,250+ Provenance: Ainsworth.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2015, Sale 352, Lot 108

1923, 3¢ violet. Top margin plate “F16712” block of 6, o.g., never hinged, rich color on bright paper, choice centering, Extremely Fine, a beautiful plate block, with 2000 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 555; $425.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2943

3c Violet (Scott 555). Mint N.H. wide top plate no. 17924 block of six, rich color, choice centering, Extremely Fine, a beautiful plate block

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2015, Sale 1093, Lot 524

1923, 3¢ violet (Scott 555), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, brilliant fresh example with extra wide top selvage, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $425. Estimate $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1888

1923, 3¢ violet (Scott 555), o.g., never hinged, gorgeous centering and large margins, with incredibly rich color, Extremely Fine to Superb, 2008 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP-95. SMQ $265 in the grade of XF-Sup-95. Scott $30. Estimate price $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2428

1923, 3¢ violet (Scott 555), o.g., never hinged, wonderfully fresh and choice example featuring prooflike color printed on lily white paper, a beautiful 3 cent Lincoln, Extremely Fine to Superb, 2008 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP-95. SMQ $265 in the grade of XF-Sup-95. Scott $30. Estimate price $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2429

1923, 3¢ violet (Scott 555), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged (small inclusion spot on bottom right stamp), desirable example in choice condition, with dazzling color, Very Fine. Scott $425. Estimate $350 – 500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 653, Lot 2427

Scott 555, 1923 3c Violet,NH, large margins all around, 2008 PSE graded XF-Sup Jumbo 95J certificate (SMQ $265 for 95, $650 for 98)

H.R. Harmer, May 2014, Sale 3005, Lot 1319

1923, 3¢ violet (Scott 555), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, extremely fresh and choice full wide top, an extraordinary example worthy of bids in excess of it’s modest catalog value, Very Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $425. Estimate $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2014, Sale 648, Lot 2248

3c Violet (Scott 555). Mint N.H., deep rich color on crisp paper, wide margins and perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ price $650.00), only three have graded higher

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1611

3c Violet (Scott 555). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, wide margins and perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $650.00), only three have graded higher

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 737

United States – First Day Covers 1923 3c Lincoln, three C.E.Nickles FDCs, Washington, D.C., New York, N.Y. and Alexandria, Va., Feb.12 (last two unofficial cities, only nine known), v.f.

Cherrystone Auctions, Nov 2013, Sale 201311, Lot 71

United States – First Day Covers 1923 3c Lincoln, two FDCs, one Hodgenville, Ky, the other franked with a block of four, cancelled Millburn, Feb.12 (unofficial city, only nine known), some toning, otherwise fine

Cherrystone Auctions, Nov 2013, Sale 201311, Lot 70