U.S.; Officials, Justice Dept., 1873, 15¢ Purple on Cover, #O31, on legal size postmarked “Washington, D.C. Oct 17” duplex with segmented cork cancel to the U.S. District Court, Clarksburg W. Va., reduced very slightly at left, with “minor perforation faults at bottom”, otherwise a very fine and rare five-times rate usage, PSAG (2010) cert. Scott $1,250. 1 of only 8 recorded 15¢ Justice covers . Estimate value $550-650. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2015, Sale 106, Lot 2145 |
US$748.00 | |
Justice Dept., 1873, 15¢ purple (Scott O31), regummed, gorgeous rich shade, a premium quality example of this difficult stamp, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $210. Estimate value $150 – 200. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 3354 |
US$160.00 | |
15c Justice, Specimen Ovpt. (Scott O31S). Without gum as issued, essentially perfect centering, fresh color and paper, Extremely Fine, wonderful quality for this issue, only 157 sold Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2015, Sale 1095, Lot 558 |
US$2,000.00 | |
15c Justice, Specimen Ovpt. (Scott O31S). Without gum as issued, strong color and impression, Fine, only 157 issued Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1090, Lot 1684 |
US$600.00 | |
15c Justice (Scott O31). Original gum, wonderfully well-centered, fresh color on bright paper, Very Fine and choice, with 2004 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1085, Lot 4056 |
US$425.00 | |
15c Justice (Scott O31). Original gum, choice centering, fresh color on bright paper, Extremely Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1713 |
US$350.00 | |
Justice Dept., 1873, 15¢ purple (O31), o.g., previously hinged, immaculate fresh example, completely sound and attractive stamp with outstanding color, Fine, 1992 P.F. certificate. Scott $475. Estimate price $200 – 300. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2013, Sale 640, Lot 600 |
US$250.00 | |
15c Justice, Specimen Ovpt. (Scott O31S). Without gum as issued, vibrant color on bright white paper, outstanding centering, Extremely Fine, an exceptionally choice example of this scarce stamp, only 157 sold, with 1995 P.F. and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; unpriced in SMQ). Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 4200 |
US$3,500.00 | |
Justice Dept., 1875 Special Printing, 15¢ purple, overprinted “Specimen” (O31SD), without gum as issued, attractive example of this elusive Special Printing with fabulous deep shade, Fine, quite rare as only 157 were sold, 2013 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,250. Estimate value $500 – 750. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3801 |
US$800.00 | |
S Justice Dept., 1875 Special Printing, 15¢ purple, overprinted “Specimen” (O31SD), choice centering within tall margins, perfs intact without gum as issued fresh and Very Fine. Scott $1,250 Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2011, Sale 338, Lot 2044 |
US$675.00 | |
Justice Dept., 1873, 15¢ purple (O31), block of four, bright fresh color, original gum, couple insignificant reinforced perf separations, about Fine and unique. Scott $2,400 THE ONLY RECORDED BLOCK OF THE 15¢ JUSTICE. Provenance: Lockyear. Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2011, Sale 336, Lot 1397 |
US$2,700.00 | |
Justice Dept., 1873, 15¢ purple (O31), beautifully centered with bright color and full original gum, fresh and Extremely Fine. Scott value $475 Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 331, Lot 953 |
US$500.00 | |
15c Justice (Scott O31). Original gum, exceptionally well-centered, lovely color and impression, light horizontal crease at bottom right, otherwise Very Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2010, Sale 992, Lot 2635 |
US$250.00 | |
U.S.; Official Issues, Justice Dept., 1873, 15¢ Purple, #O31. O.g., Fine to Very Fine. Scott $475. Estimate price $120-140. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2010, Sale 84, Lot 1820 |
US$127.00 | |
15c Justice (Scott O31). Original gum, well-centered, brilliant color on bright white paper, Very Fine and choice, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 2231 |
US$700.00 | |