Cost of US Stamps Scott Cat. #479 – 1917 US$2.00 Madison Perf 10. Page 6

1917, $2 dark blue (Scott 479), o.g., never hinged, fabulous deep rich, near prooflike color, extremely attractive, Very Fine. Scott $460 Estimate $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2012, Sale 628, Lot 521

$2.00 Dark Blue (Scott 479). Mint N.H., wide balanced margins, deep rich color, Extremely Fine, with 1994 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2011, Sale 1017, Lot 837

$2.00 Dark Blue (479). Mint N.H. block of four with bottom plate no. 8015 selvage, deep rich color, wide margins, Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail as singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1981

1917, $2 dark blue (Scott 479), right margin arrow block of 4, o.g., hinged, handsome with wonderful rich color, F.-V.F. Scott $1,150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jul 2011, Sale 625, Lot 996

1917, $2 dark blue (Scott 479), bottom margin block of 20 with plate number 8015; pos. 6 with a tiny thin spot, bottom four stamps with light natural paper creases, wonderful used block, with ten perfectly struck “Washington, D.C.” oval handstamps, outstanding rich color, an ideal showpiece for the exhibitor or collector of large multiples of high value Washington Franklin issues, F.-V.F. Scott $1,625 as five blocks.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jul 2011, Sale 625, Lot 997

1917, $2 dark blue (Scott 479), o.g., never hinged; tiny corner crease, fresh, deep color, beautiful appearance, Extremely Fine. Scott value $500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jul 2011, Sale 625, Lot 994

1917, $2 dark blue (Scott 479), o.g., hinged, incredible centering and bold rich color, extremely large and balanced margins, a great stamp, Extremely Fine to Superb. Scott price $210.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jul 2011, Sale 625, Lot 995

1917, $2 dark blue (Scott 479), o.g., hinged, extraordinary example with incredible deep rich color, near perfect centering and extra large margins, a choice and handsome stamp, Extremely Fine, 2011 P.S.E. cert. graded XF-90. SMQ 479; $300. Scott price $210.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jul 2011, Sale 625, Lot 993

$2.00 Dark Blue (Scott 479). Block of four with right arrow selvage, bottom pair Mint N.H., strong color, Fine-Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2011, Sale 1011, Lot 758

United States 1910-30 Issues 1917 $2 dark blue, top plate number block of six, beautiful color, top middle stamp hinged, balance n.h., fine-v.f.

Cherrystone Auctions, Apr 2011, Sale 201104, Lot 1029

1917, $2 dark blue (479), bottom margin plate no. block of six, well centered with unusually deep color on bright paper and immaculate, never hinged original gum, post office fresh and Very Fine. Scott price $6,750 A MARVELOUS EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE HIGH VALUE PLATE BLOCK. Expertization: 2000 PF Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2011, Sale 336, Lot 1311

1917, $2 dark blue (479), mathematically centered, stunning deep color on bright paper, flawless never hinged original gum, Superb. SMQ price $2,900. Scott $500 AN EXCEPTIONALLY BEAUTIFUL $2 PERF 10, WITH ONLY ONE GRADED HIGHER BY THE PSE (100). Expertization: 2010 PSE Certificate graded Superb 98.

Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2011, Sale 336, Lot 1310

$2.00 Dark Blue (Scott 479). Top plate no. 8015 block of six, top left stamp and bottom row Mint N.H., others lightly hinged, deep rich color and detailed impression, tiny natural inclusion in bottom center stamp, slight crease in bottom left stamp FINE-VERY FINE CENTERING. A BRILLIANT AND FRESH PLATE NUMBER BLOCK OF THE $2.00 MADISON 1917 PERF 10 ISSUE. Ex Fox

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 1000, Lot 1223

U.S.; General Issues, 1917, $2 Dark Blue, #479. N.h., fresh and Fine. Scott $500. Estimate $100-120.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jul 2010, Sale 86, Lot 542

$2.00 Dark Blue (Scott 479). Mint N.H., wide margins, gorgeous deep shade on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ price $1,400.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2010, Sale 992, Lot 2504