Price of US Stamps Scott Catalogue #419 – 20c 1914 Benjamin Franklin Perf 12. Page 3

1914, 20¢ ultramarine (Scott 419), bottom plate number single, expertly regummed, nice fresh example with extra large margins, looks like o.g. and would fool most collectors, Very Fine. Scott $190 for o.g. Estimate $75 – 100.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2013, Sale 636, Lot 344

20c Ultramarine (Scott 419). Left plate no. 6909 block of six, one stamp with small h.r., another with gum crease, outstanding centering with balanced margins throughout, bright color, pencil notations on back in ungummed portion of selvage, Extremely Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1791

1914, 20¢ ultramarine (Scott 419), top plate number single, o.g., never hinged, desirable deep color on bright paper, a very handsome position piece, Very Fine. Scott $400. Estimate price $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 524

1914, 20¢ ultramarine (Scott 419), top plate number single, o.g., never hinged, Post Office fresh and choice, with nice big margins, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $400. Estimate price $250 – 350.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 525

1914, 20¢ ultramarine (Scott 419), o.g., barest trace of hinge, astounding top quality example with luscious rich color, a gorgeous stamp that most dealers wouldn’t hesitate to sell as Never Hinged, Extremely Fine, 1984 P.F. certificate. Scott $190. Estimate price $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 264

/ U.S.; General Issues, 1914, 20¢ Ultramarine, Block of 4, #419. 2 very l.h. (top), 2 n.h., Very Fine. Scott $1,180. Estimate price $500-600.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jan 2013, Sale 96, Lot 566

1914, 20¢ ultramarine (Scott 419), o.g., never hinged, attractive example, with strong color in immaculate mint condition, Very Fine, 2003 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $400. Estimate $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 735

1914, 20¢ ultramarine (Scott 419), o.g., never hinged (tiny natural gum skips), very choice example, with large margins and gorgeous rich color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $400. Estimate value $250 – 350.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 736

1914, 20¢ ultramarine (Scott 419), o.g., never hinged, fabulous mint, never hinged example with nicely balanced margins, and brilliant color, an exceptional example of this elusive mint stamp, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 1997 P.F. certificate for block of 4, from which this stamp was taken, this being the lower right stamp from the block. Scott $400. Estimate price $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 734

20c Ultramarine (Scott 419). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, Very Fine and choice, with copy of 2012 P.S.E. certificate for block

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 2052

20c Ultramarine (Scott 419). Choice centering, lovely rich color on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (OG, XF-Superb 95, SMQ price $525.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 392

United States 1910-30 Issues 1912-14 20c ultramarine, huge margins, l.h., v.f.

Cherrystone Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 201210, Lot 138

20c Ultramarine (Scott 419). Mint N.H. with plate no. 6920 selvage at top, wide margins, intense shade, Very Fine and choice, ex “Laila”, with 1991 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1033, Lot 4219

20c Ultramarine (Scott 419). Perfect centering, spectacular depth of color, lightly cancelled, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98, SMQ price $850.00), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by no others

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3522

1914, 20¢ ultramarine (Scott 419), wonderful top quality stamp, with nice big margins and extremely bright color, o.g., hinge remnant, Extremely Fine. Scott $190. Estimate $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1340