Cost of US Stamps Scott 120 – 24c 1869 Pictorial The Declaration of Independence. Page 18

24c Green & Violet (Scott 120). Rich colors on bright paper, cork cancel, Extremely Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 1467

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 TO DATE AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE. This marvelous used 24c 1869 from the Senchuk collection 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. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98, SMQ price $12,900.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date and the only example to achieve this grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 1464

24c Green & Violet (Scott 120). Unused (no gum), rich colors, detailed impressions, Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 1463

24c Green & Violet, Double Grill (120 var). Clear second grill, bright color, exceptional centering for this scarce variety with wide and well-balanced margins, unobtrusive strike of cork cancel leaves vignette clearly visible EXTREMELY FINE. THIS IS THE FINEST OF ONLY FIVE EXAMPLES OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL WITH DOUBLE GRILL WE HAVE OFFERED DURING THE PAST 15 YEARS. with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1361

24c Green & Violet (Scott 120). Original gum, fresh vivid colors, well-centered with wide margins VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE. The 24c 1869 Pictorial is readily available in original-gum condition. However, choice centering and sound paper are elusive qualities among examples of this issue. With 1992 P.F. certificate.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 973, Lot 105

24c Green & Violet (Scott 120). Original gum, lightly hinged, strong grill impression, rich colors on bright paper, choice centering EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE. SCARCE IN THIS SUPERIOR GRADE. The 24c 1869 Pictorial is readily available in original-gum condition. However, choice centering and soundness are elusive qualities among examples of this issue. This stamp has color, centering and margins that appear more like its re-issue counterpart. With 2005 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 972, Lot 3121

U.S. General Issues, 1869, 24¢ green & violet, #120, about Fine, PSE (2008) cert. Scott $9,500. Estimate price $800.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 81, Lot 548

UNITED STATES 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE 1869 24c green and violet, well centered with wide margins, beautiful color, clean original gum which has only been lightly hinged, fresh and v.f., scarce in sound mint condition, with 1999 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2009, Sale 200903, Lot 117

o U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 24¢ Green & Violet, #120. Used, fresh color, Fine. Scott $775. Estimate price $120-140.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2009, Sale 80, Lot 1147

24c Green & Violet, Without Grill (Scott 120a). Original gum, few tiny disturbances, well-centered with wide margins all around, the most intense colors and impressions we have ever encountered in a 24c 1869, long full perforations, bright white paper EXTREMELY FINE. ONLY 22 EXAMPLES OF THE 24-CENT 1869 WITHOUT GRILL ARE KNOWN TO US — THIS IS AMONG THE THREE FINEST STAMPS EXTANT. Our survey of auction catalogues and Philatelic Foundation records produced 22 examples of the 24c 1869 without grill. Approximately half of the known copies have faults. Only three are Extremely Fine and sound with original gum. With 2000 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jan 2009, Sale 968, Lot 156

24c Green & Violet (Scott 120). Original gum, strong grill impression, rich colors on bright paper, choice centering, unusual and distinctive additional printing ink from the vignette at bottom which may have been caused by a partial “kiss” as it was being taken off of the printing press EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE. SCARCE IN THIS SUPERIOR GRADE. The 24c 1869 Pictorial is readily available in original-gum condition. However, choice centering and sound paper are elusive qualities among examples of this issue. This stamp has color, centering and margins that appear more like its re-issue counterpart. With 1985 and 1994 P.F. certificates which do not mention the additional ink.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jan 2009, Sale 968, Lot 149

24c Green & Violet (Scott 120). Nice margins, fairly transparent rosette cancel, Very Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4242

24c Green & Violet, Plate Proof on India (Scott 120P3). Block of four with right sheet margin, vignette shifted slightly to the right, Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4018

24c Green & Violet (Scott 120). Uncharacteristically wide margins and well-centered, rich colors, cork cancel, Very Fine, an eye-catching stamp that most would consider a Jumbo for the issue, with 1978 and 2008 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4241

UNITED STATES 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE 1869 24c green and violet, well centered, beautiful color, original gum (slight hinge remnant), overall a fresh and v.f. example of this rare sound stamp, with 2001 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Nov 2008, Sale 200811, Lot 1059