US Stamp Value Scott 120: 1869 24c Pictorial The Declaration of Independence. Page 5

24c Green & Violet (Scott 120). Large part original gum, rich colors and detailed impressions, wide and balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE. Purchased from noted dealer dealer Ezra D. Cole in March 1942 and offered to the market for the first time in over 70 years.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 238

24c Green & Violet (Scott 120). Deep rich colors and detailed impressions, bold rosette cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 1980 and 1998 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 239

1869, 24¢ green & violet (Scott 120), neat black segmented cork cancellation, handsome well margined example with tremendous bright color, a lovely example in wonderfully fresh condition, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $700. Estimate price $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2014, Sale 655, Lot 261

() U.S. General Issues, 1869, 24¢ Green & Violet, #120, regummed, Very Fine, PSAG (2014) cert. Scott $2,800. Estimate $1,000-1,200.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2014, Sale 102, Lot 1760

() U.S. General Issues, 1869, 24¢ Green & Violet, #120, unused, “reperfed at right with a tiny thin spot in the grilled area”, Very Fine appearance, PF (1995) cert. Scott $2,800. Estimate value $350-400.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2014, Sale 102, Lot 1761

() U.S. General Issues, 1869, 24¢ Green & Violet, #120, regummed, “reperforated at right and top, thin at lower right”, Fine appearance, APS (2007) cert. Scott $2,800. Estimate value $300-350.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2014, Sale 102, Lot 1762

24c Green & Violet (Scott 120). Unused (no gum), brilliant colors, fresh and Fine, ultramarine backstamp, with 1986 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2014, Sale 1077, Lot 121

24c Green & Violet (Scott 120). Original gum, deep rich colors and proof-like impressions on bright paper, well-proportioned margins EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE. With 1985, 2005 P.F. and 2014 P.S.E. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2014, Sale 1077, Lot 120

24c Green & Violet (Scott 120). Rich colors, unobtrusive cork cancel, well-balanced margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1987 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2014, Sale 1077, Lot 122

United States 1869 Pictorials 1869 24c green and violet, black cork cancel, exceptionally well centered with wide margins, rich color, v.f. gem, with 2000 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Jun 2014, Sale 201406, Lot 61

1869, 24¢ green & violet (Scott 120), expertly regummed, an extraordinary well centered beauty with fantastic attributes, being nearly perfectly centered with generous margins all around, with breathtaking rich colors and sharp detailed impression, the gum looks original, but unfortunately isn’t, and is so well done it even fooled the experts at PSE; truly a mouthwatering example of this rarely offered mint stamp, Extremely Fine, 2005 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-90 which specifically states that the gum on this stamp is “original gum, previously hinged”. Scott $2,800. Estimate value $5,000 – 7,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 653, Lot 2103

Scott #120, 24c Green and violet, well centered used single with large margins, strong rich colors and crisp impression, light cork cancel, very fine and attractive; 1984 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, May 2014, Sale 148, Lot 158

120, 1869 24c Green and violet, lovely impression with deep rich color, regummed, VG, 2014 PSE certificate (Scott $2,800)

H.R. Harmer, May 2014, Sale 3005, Lot 1119

1869, 24¢ green & violet (Scott 120), neatly placed black rosette cancellation, magnificent appearing example featuring boardwalk margins and glowing rich color, one of the nicest appearing examples imaginable; thin spot in grill, otherwise Extremely Fine. Scott $700. Estimate $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 251

1869, 24¢ green & violet (Scott 120), eye catching red cork cancellation, nicely centered with lively color and a very desirable colored cancel; small faults, Very Fine appearance. Scott $1,200. Estimate price $350 – 500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 250