Cost of US Stamps Scott Cat. #549: 1920 2c Pilgrim Tercentenary. Page 1

1920, 2¢ Pilgrim (Scott 549), bottom left full pane of 70, plate #12445 and siderographers initials S.S.L., o.g., never hinged, remarkably well centered including some that might benefit from grading, choice Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $995 as singles/plates. Estimate price $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1884

Scott #549, 2c Pilgrim Tercentenary, especially well centered within large margins, deeply rich color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2014 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ value $160.00).

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2015, Sale 150, Lot 207

USA (Scott 549) 1920 PILGRIM TERCENTENARY 2? CARMINE ROSE FOLDOVER & CREASE Vertical upper right corner margin block of 8 with pre-perforating foldover AND crease, causing jagged and diagonal crazy perfs and giant stamps with voids (both top left stamps are HUGE). Three stamps affected by careless hinge removal (thin), but still spectacular showpiece for issue.

Regency-Superior, Nov 2014, Sale 108, Lot 1519

1920, 2¢ Pilgrim (Scott 549), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged (natural gum bends), very choice, with bold color and sharp clear impression, a very difficult plate to find in top condition, Very Fine. Scott $135. Estimate value $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 653, Lot 2423

Scott 549, 1920 2c Pilgrim Tercentenary,bottom plate no. 12422 single, notably well centered within balanced oversized margins, NH, 2014 PSE graded Superb Jumbo 98J certificate (SMQ value $850)

H.R. Harmer, May 2014, Sale 3005, Lot 1315

2c Pilgrim Tercentenary (Scott 549). Mint N.H., perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, brilliant color, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp in every respect, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ value $750.00 as 98), only one has graded higher (at 100) and only two others share this lofty grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 888

1920, 2¢ Pilgrim (549), outstanding centering, jumbo margins, great color, never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine, choice. SMQ price $220 as a normal 95. Scott $14 Expertization: 2007 PSE Certificate graded XF-Sup 95J.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 333, Lot 3789

1920, 2¢ Pilgrim (549), perfectly centered with wide margins, rich color, flawless never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine, a superb gem. SMQ price $625. Scott $14 Expertization: 2008 PSE Certificate graded Superb 98.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 331, Lot 757

2c Pilgrim Tercentenary (Scott 549). Mint N.H., mathematically centered single with lovely bright color on crisp paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1997 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100, SMQ value $740.00 as 98, unpriced in higher grade), the only example to have achieved this lofty grade, not only in Mint N.H. but in all categories

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1969