US Stamp Values Scott 120: 1869 24c Pictorial The Declaration of Independence. Page 4

24c Green & Violet (Scott 120). Two, first rich colors on bright paper, bold strike of blue cork cancel, fresh and Fine, second nicely complemented by deep red cork cancel, few creases, Fine appearance, attractive pair of stamps with colored cancels

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1090, Lot 1279

24c Green & Violet (Scott 120). Unused (no gum), vibrant colors, trivial perf crease, otherwise a Fine example of this scarce unused stamp, with 2011 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1090, Lot 1278

USA (Scott 120) 1869 DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE 24? GREEN & VIOLET (PSE GRADED 75) Unused, no gum. Fine to very fine. A very attractive example of this stamp seldom offered in certified sound condition. (2005 PSE Cert #01029855, graded F-VF 75, Mint NG) (SMQ value $2100)

Regency-Superior, Nov 2014, Sale 108, Lot 283

USA (Scott 120) 1869 DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE 24? GREEN & VIOLET Unused, no gum, repaired, fine appearance. Cat value $2800 for no gum

Regency-Superior, Nov 2014, Sale 108, Lot 287

USA (Scott 120) 1869 DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE 24? GREEN & VIOLET Very fine, with deep shade of violet not typically seen. Light cork cancel. Beautiful stamp. (1995 APS Cert #97469) Cat price $700.

Regency-Superior, Nov 2014, Sale 108, Lot 286

24c Green & Violet, Center Inverted (Scott 120b). Deep rich colors, bold strike of rosette cancel, two tiny tears and faint horizontal crease in top margin (all are very minor) VERY FINE APPEARANCE. AN ATTRACTIVE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE INVERT. Our census of 24c 1869 Inverts, recently updated at our website at http://www.siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/120b/120b.pdf , contains four unused, 83 used singles, one used pair, one on cover and the unique block of four, for a total of 94 copies of the perforated 24c Invert. Census No. 120b-CAN-06. With 1969 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3348

24c Green & Violet (Scott 120). Unusually choice centering with wide and balanced margins, deep rich colors and proof-like impressions on bright paper, unobtrusive strike of circle of wedges cancel leaves entire design clearly visible EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE. A DIFFICULT ISSUE TO OBTAIN IN SUCH SUPERB CONDITION. The vignette of this design is based on a famous painting by John Trumbull that hangs in the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol. This design has been widely used, including on the back of the 1976 $2.00 bill. The engraver of the stamp, James Smillie, was able to include all 42 people shown in the painting, no small feat when one considers the space is less than an inch wide and less than a half-inch tall. Surviving used examples also show the tendency of postal clerks to zealously cancel high-denomination stamps that were typically used on mail to foreign countries or on heavy registered letters. Not so the example offered here. Ex Natalee Grace. With 2001 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ price $3,500.00). Only five have graded higher (the highest at 98).

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3338

24c Green & Violet (120). Block of four, deep rich colors on bright paper, circle of wedges cancel, top left stamp with two small tears at top, other three stamps sound, choice centering throughout EXTREMELY FINE. ARGUABLY THE FINEST AND MOST ATTRACTIVE OF THE SIX RECORDED USED BLOCKS OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE. The six recorded used blocks of the 24c 1869, excluding the unique Invert block, are listed here (identified by last known pedigree): 1) ex Rose, VF centering, fancy circle of V’s cancel neatly struck on each stamp, minor wrinkling causing light creasing, top right stamp small margin tear, offered in Siegel Sale 794; 2) ex Bechtel, EF centering, circular cork cancels over each vignette; 3) ex Ishikawa and Eubanks, VF centering, circle of wedges cancel, left stamps few small tears, the block offered here; 4) ex Anderson, Fine centering to top right, circle of wedges cancel; 5) ex Klein, Fine centering to left, quartered cork cancels, light corner crease at bottom right and several rejoined perfs; and 6) ex Lopez, perfs cutting in at right, cork cancels. Ex Ishikawa and Eubanks. With 2010 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail $20,000.00

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3339

24c Green & Violet (Scott 120). Wide and balanced margins, intense colors and impressions on bright paper, cork cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. — THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE. This marvelous used 24c 1869 defies the norms of this issue. Although the space between subjects on the 24c 1869 frame plate provided ample room for perforations, the National Bank Note Co. employees had difficulty applying lines of perforations in a uniform manner. Therefore, stamps with balanced margins on all four sides represent a tiny fraction of the original population. Surviving used examples also show the tendency of postal clerks to zealously cancel high-denomination stamps that were typically used on mail to foreign countries or on heavy registered letters. In this stamp we have a degree of perfection rarely achieved by the manufacturer and a fortuitously merciful cancellation, leaving most of the design unobscured. Ex Senchuk and Merlin. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $13,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded and the only example to achieve this grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3337

24c Green & Violet (Scott 120). Centered to right, rich colors, tiny corner crease at bottom right ends in minute margin tear between perfs, tied by segmented cork cancel, red “New York Paid All Jun. 5” (1869) circular datestamp on small cover to Edinburgh, Scotland, receiving backstamp FINE-APPEARING STAMP ON A SMALL FRESH COVER. VERY RARE SINGLE FRANKING WITH THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL PAYING THE DOUBLE 12-CENT RATE TO SCOTLAND. Ex Lake Shore. With 1987 and 2005 P.F. certificates, the former as sound and latter stating “small corner crease at bottom right”

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3340

120, 1869 24c Green and violet,black cork cancel, tiny corner crease at lower left (not mentioned on cert), Very Fine appearing, 2014 PSE certificate (Scott price $700) 

H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1171

120, 1869 24c Green and violet, black cork cancel, balanced margins and Very Fine, 2001 PSE certificate (Scott price $700)

H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1170

1869, 24¢ green & violet (Scott 120), unused without gum, well margined example of this elusive unused stamp, with dazzling colors; small thin spot and some light soiling at top center, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Scott $2,800. Estimate $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2146

1869, 24¢ green & violet (Scott 120), lightly struck black circle of wedges cancellation, extraordinary example of this stamp, a marvelous well centered copy with tremendous rich colors printed on clean white paper, a great stamp that would enhance any quality collection, Extremely Fine, 1992 P.F.C. and 2009 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-90 (1 of 16 at this grade, with 14 others currently grading higher). SMQ $1,650 in the grade of XF-90. Scott $675. Estimate price $1,500 – 2,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2147

1869, 24¢ green & violet (Scott 120), extremely light black cancellation, really fresh example featuring large margins and wonderfully rich colors, completely sound and attractive, Fine to Very Fine, 2011 Weiss certificate. Scott $675. Estimate value $350 – 500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2148