US Stamp Values Scott Catalog # 324: 2c 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition: Thomas Jefferson. Page 2

**    2¢ Louisiana Purchase (Scott 324), exceptionally well centered, post office fresh, flawless never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine, only 5 have graded higher. SMQ price $725 (photo). $65 Expertization: 2008 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF-Sup 95.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 468

1904, 2¢ Louisiana Purchase (Scott 324), six examples, two singles and two pairs that had once been a bottom margin plate block of 6, which became subsequently separated, o.g., never hinged, extremely fresh, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $390. Estimate $150 – 200. (Image)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2014, Sale 648, Lot 2135

2c Louisiana Purchase (324). Mint N.H. top left corner imprint and plate no. 2180 block of ten, natural s.e. at right with part arrow, brilliant color, Very Fine and choice, Scott Retail as plate block of six and four singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1401

Scott #324, 2c Louisiana Purchase, top margin plate no. 2155 single, extraordinarily well centered, brilliantly fresh color and an especially strong impression, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2012 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 146, Lot 359

1904, 2¢ Louisiana Purchase (324), plate block of 10, o.g., never hinged, immaculate Post Office fresh example with extremely wide top margin, Fine, 2006 P.F. certificate. Scott $810. Estimate value $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3430

324, 1904 2c Louisiana, ,top imprint, plate no. 2070 and part arrow block of ten, P.O. fresh, NH, F-VF (Scott value $800+)

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2013, Sale 3003, Lot 1221

2c Louisiana Purchase (324). Mint N.H. top left corner imprint and plate no. 2166 block of ten with wide selvage, natural s.e. with part arrow at right, vivid color, light diagonal crease in far corner of selvage at top left, Fine-Very Fine, a fresh and attractive plate block, Scott Retail as plate block of six plus four singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1685

Scott #324, 2c Louisiana Purchase, top margin imprint and plate no. 2081 block of four, post office fresh, precisely centered, crisp and intact, pristine o.g., n.h., very fine and choice.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 142, Lot 314

1904, 2¢ Louisiana Purchase (Scott 324), o.g., never hinged, tremendous example of this incredibly difficult stamp, wonderfully centered amid large balanced margins and ravishing rich color, a World Class GEM, Superb. Scott $65. Estimate value $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 436

2c Louisiana Purchase (Scott 324). Mint N.H. bottom imprint and plate no. 2126 block of six with imperforate half-arrow at right, excellent centering, Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1977

2c Louisiana Purchase (Scott 324). Jumbo margins and essentially perfect centering, vibrant color and proof-like impression on fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2011 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo, SMQ price $460.00 as 98, unpriced in higher grade), this is the only example to achieve this lofty grade, which is the highest awarded, the next highest grade is a single stamp at 95

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3453

1904, 2¢ Louisiana Purchase (Scott 324), outstanding top quality example, with brilliant fresh color, spectaculat copy of this tough stamp, o.g., never hinged, Superb. Scott $65. Estimate value $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1247

1904, 2¢ Louisiana Purchase (Scott 324), handsome extra large plate block, bright vivid color and immaculate mint condition, top left plate block of 10 with plate number and imprint, o.g., never hinged, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $810. Estimate price $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1248

1904, 2¢ Louisiana Purchase (Scott 324), wide top margin plate with extremely bright color, top left plate block of 10 with plate number and imprint, o.g., never hinged, Fine. Scott $810. Estimate value $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1249

1904, 2¢ Louisiana Purchase (324), full top margin imprint & plate no. block of six, exceptionally well centered with brilliant color, solid perforations and never hinged original gum; post office fresh and Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott price $550 Expertization: 2008 PF Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 346, Lot 792