US Stamp Values Scott 556 – 4c 1923 Martha Washington Perf 11. Page 1

1923, 4¢ yellow brown (Scott 556), top margin single, o.g., never hinged, an amzing example with fantastic rich color and precise centering, scarce like this, Extremely Fine to Superb, 2015 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP-95. SMQ $310 in the grade of XF-Sup-95. Scott $37. Estimate value $250 – 350.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 3142

1923, 4¢ yellow brown. Top margin plate “15086” block of 6, o.g., never hinged, rich color on bright paper, well centered, Very Fine and choice, with 2000 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 556; $400.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2944

o 1923, 4¢ yellow brown, perf 10 at bottom (556b), with transitional perforations, perforated 10 at bottom left and perforated 11 at bottom right, exceptionally well centered, fresh color, duplex cancels. Microscopic circular internal tear, absolutely invisible from the front. Extremely Fine appearance. Scott $22,500 A SUPERB APPEARING USED SINGLE OF THE 4¢ PERF 10 AT TOP OR BOTTOM. ONLY 9 HAVE BEEN CERTIFIED BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION, OF WHICH THREE ARE MINT, FOUR PRECANCELLED, AND ONLY THE PRESENT STAMP AND ONE OTHER WITH POSTAL CANCELS. THE OTHER POSTALLY USED COPY IS SOUND; THIS STAMP IS MUCH BETTER CENTERED. Expertization: clear 2009 A.P.S. Certificate, copy of P.F. Certificate (#481643).

Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2015, Sale 351, Lot 225

1923, 4¢ yellow brown (Scott 556), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, fantastic full wide top without a single skip or bend, a stunning top quality multiple with fantastic color, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $400. Estimate $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1889

1923, 4¢ yellow brown (Scott 556), top plate block of 6, o.g., lightly hinged (5 stamps never hinged), vivid and bright, Fine. Scott $250. Estimate value $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1890

USA (556) 1923 MARTHA WASHINGTON 4¢ YELLOW BROWN (TOP PLATE) Fine to very fine top plate block of 6 (#16369), number designated as ‘Scarce’ by Durland and unpriced. Fresh MINT never hinged. Value reflects basic Scott value. Cat $400.

Regency-Superior, Jan 2015, Sale 109, Lot 1673

1923, 4¢ yellow brown (Scott 556), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged (gum skip along the very top of the top 3 stamps caused by short gumming during printing process), brilliant fresh color, very pleasing example, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $400. Estimate value $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 653, Lot 2428

1923, 4¢ yellow brown (Scott 556), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, Post Office fresh with beautiful rich color; few natural gum creases, Fine to Very Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $400. Estimate price $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 746

4c Yellow Brown (Scott 556). Mint N.H., bright shade and crisp paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ price $325.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 738

4c Yellow Brown (Scott 556). Mint N.H. wide left selvage plate no. 16213 block of six, well-centered, Very Fine, with 2011 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 639

556, 1923 4c Yellow brown,left side margin Plate no. 16338 block of six, NH (top left stamp o.g.), two staple holes in selvage, F-VF, 2013 PSE ,Certificate (Scott $250)

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2013, Sale 3003, Lot 1396

1923, 4¢ yellow brown (Scott 556), bottom plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, six spectacular well centered stamps in pristine mint condition, although the bottom sheet margin has been reduced by trimming this is one of the nicest centered 556 plates imaginable, Extremely Fine. Scott $400. Estimate price $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2013, Sale 636, Lot 425

4c Yellow Brown (Scott 556). Mint N.H., bright color, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2002 and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ price $325.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1963

1923, 4¢ yellow brown (Scott 556), bottom plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, a most impressive well centered bottom, in a remarkable state of preservation, with no skips or bends, Very Fine. Scott $400. Estimate price $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 677

1923, 4¢ yellow brown (Scott 556), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, lovely top, extremely fresh and choice, Fine. Scott $400. Estimate $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 678