US Stamp Value Scott 37: 1860 24c George Washington. Page 10

24c Gray Lilac (Scott 37). Intense shade, choice centering, tied by red “Phila. Am. Pkt. 3 Jun. 21” credit datestamp on 1861 cover with blue “Capture of one of Jeff. Davis’ ‘Private-ears'” caricature and sent to Liverpool, England, London and receiving datestamps, some edgewear VERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL AND SCARCE CARICATURE COVER USED TO A FOREIGN DESTINATION. With 2009 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1025, Lot 94

24c Gray Lilac (Scott 37). Perfectly centered with unusually choice centering for this difficult issue, extra wide margins at sides, bright color, light strike of red grid cancel leaves the entire design clearly visible EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1860 ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. — THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE. THIS ISSUE IS RARELY ENCOUNTERED WITH SUCH SUPERB CENTERING. The 24c stamps were not printed and put into use until July 1860 (earliest documented use is July 7). The issue was demonetized thirteen months later. The 24c denomination matched the U.S.-G.B. treaty rate, and the stamp was primarily used on letters to England. These circumstances of a short life and limited use, combined with Toppan Carpenter’s typically erratic perforating, are the reasons why superb used examples of the 24c 1860 are so difficult to find. With 1999 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98, SMQ value $8,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date and only three others share this grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 83

24c Gray (37a). Darker shade and sharper impression than that of the stamp offered in the previous lot, choice centering for this difficult issue with well-proportioned margins, grid cancel, fresh and Extremely Fine, in our opinion the 24c 1860 Issue in the Gray shade is considerably scarcer than the main shade listing and deserves a higher catalogue value, the P.S.E. Population Report contains 122 copies of the basic shade of Scott No. 37 certified versus only 28 in all categories for the Gray shade, ex Hinrichs, with 1978 and 2000 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90, SMQ value $1,000.00), only two have graded higher to date, SMQ also does not distinguish pricing for one shade or the other

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 84

o U.S.; General Issues, 1860, 24¢ gray lilac, #37. Neat black grid and corner red cds, well centered, Fine to Very Fine for this. Scott $375. Estimate $150.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, May 2012, Sale 93, Lot 260

United States 1857-61 Issue 1857 24c gray lilac, tied by red grids on cover via New York to London, with May 13, 1861 arrival pmk, minor cover flaws, otherwise fine, signed Alcuri, with 1984 Scott Philatelic Co. cert.

Cherrystone Auctions, Apr 2012, Sale 201204, Lot 37

24c Lilac, Imperforate (Scott 37c). Without gum as issued, large to huge margins incl. sheet margin at top, intense shade, internal tear at top entirely outside of margin (could be trimmed leaving large margin), otherwise Very Fine, “W.H.C.” Colson backstamp barely shows thru

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 191

24c Gray Lilac (Scott 37). Block of four, original gum, h.r., bright color, few minor perf separations at left sensibly reinforced, tiny gum soak between bottom stamps FINE-VERY FINE APPEARANCE. AN ATTRACTIVE ORIGINAL-GUM BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE 24-CENT 1860 ISSUE. Perhaps 20 to 30 unused multiples still survive.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 190

P 1860, 24¢ gray lilac, imperf plate proof on stamp paper (37Pc), large margins for this, without gum, slight discoloration to right of Washington’s head (not mentioned on accompanying certificate). Scott $1,500 Expertization: clear 1987 PF Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2012, Sale 344, Lot 4246

24c Gray Lilac (Scott 37). Exceptionally well-centered with wide and balanced margins, fresh color and detailed impression, neat grid cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1860 ISSUE GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $3,500.00). Only four have graded higher to date, all at 98

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 383

o 1860, 24¢ gray lilac (37), bright, fresh and beautifully centered with red New York exchange office c.d.s. with integral “19” foreign credit, Extremely Fine. SMQ $1,000, a pretty stamp. Scott $440 Expertization: 2010 PSE Certificate graded XF 90.

Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 127

o U.S.; General Issues, 1860, 24¢ Gray Lilac, #37. Black grid cancel, Fine. Scott $375. Estimate price $150-180.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2012, Sale 92, Lot 836

o U.S.; General Issues, 1860, 24¢ Gray Lilac, #37. Red paid cds, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $465. Estimate $150-180.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2012, Sale 92, Lot 835

24c Gray Lilac (Scott 37). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color and detailed impression, unusually choice centering with Jumbo margins EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1860 ISSUE. With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, XF 90 Jumbo, SMQ price $3,100.00 as 90, $6,500.00 as 95). Only two have graded higher to date (both at 95) and this is the only example to achieve this grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2011, Sale 1017, Lot 135

24c Gray Lilac (Scott 37). Original gum, large h.r., wide margins to just in at bottom, single unpunched perfs at top and bottom, otherwise fresh and Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2011, Sale 1017, Lot 134

1860, 24¢ gray lilac, imperf (Scott 37c), without gum, impressive example of this rare stamp, nice margins all around, Extremely Fine, 1987 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2011, Sale 626, Lot 70