Cost of US Stamp Scott Cat. # 342 – 1909 US$1.00 George Washington. Page 4

$1.00 Violet Brown (Scott 342). Lightly hinged, deep rich color and proof-like impression, almost perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,300.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1424

Scott #342, $1.00 Violet brown, an extraordinarily choice used jumbo, being remarkably well centered amid extraordinarily wide margins, deep luxuriant color and a sharp impression on fresh paper, extremely fine; 2013 PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $220.00 for 95 and $700.00 for 98); this is the sole and highest graded jumbo assigned to a used #342 by the PSE.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 146, Lot 370

$1.00 Violet Brown (Scott 342). Barest trace of hinging at upper right, appears Mint N.H. and may well be, rich color, Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 512

1909, $1 violet brown (342), o.g., previously hinged, wonderfully fresh example with bold detailed impression, Fine to Very Fine, 2006 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $500. Estimate price $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2013, Sale 640, Lot 324

1909, $1 violet brown (342), wide full margin top plate block of 6, o.g., trace of hinge along the perforations between the top right and bottom right stamps, the balance are never hinged, delightful and pleasing example of this key and top value of the very first Washington Franklin series, impeccably rich color exceedingly sharp impression exudes warmth and charm, Very Fine and very rare, likely one of – if not the finest in existance and a befitting addition to the most discriminating collection, 2013 PF Certificate. Scott $22,500. Estimate price $25,000 – 35,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2013, Sale 640, Lot 325

1909, $1 violet brown (342), o.g., never hinged, handsome example of this tremendously difficult mint stamp, rarely found in pristine never hinged condition, with beautiful rich color, Fine to Very Fine, 2000 A.P.S. certificate. Scott $1,150. Estimate value $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2013, Sale 640, Lot 323

1909, $1 violet brown (342), o.g., very lightly hinged, intense color and detailed impression, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $500. Estimate price $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3441

1909, $1 violet brown (342), o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), very choice example, with brilliant color, Very Fine, 1984 P.F. certificate. Scott $500. Estimate value $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 1122

$1.00 Violet Brown (Scott 342). Mint N.H., intense color, Very Fine, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 490

$1.00 Violet Brown (Scott 342). Lightly hinged, rich color, Very Fine, with 1982 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 491

Scott 342, 1909 $1 Violet brown, ,vivid color, o.g., ,2013 PSE ,Graded VF-XF 85 Certificate (SMQ ,$500)

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2013, Sale 3003, Lot 1245

$1.00 Violet Brown (Scott 342). Mint N.H., well-balanced margins, deep shade, fresh and Very Fine, with 1981 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 1044, Lot 245

1909, $1 violet brown (Scott 342), o.g., never hinged, a lovely well margined example, with vibrant color; expertly reperforated at left, otherwise Very Fine. Scott $1,150. Estimate value $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2013, Sale 636, Lot 299

1909, $1 violet brown (Scott 342), o.g., previously hinged, very choice, with extra large margins and rich alluring color, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $500. Estimate price $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2013, Sale 636, Lot 298

$1.00 Violet Brown (Scott 342). Block of four, h.r., intense shade and impression, top left and bottom right stamps small thin spots, Fine appearance

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1712