Costs of US Stamp Scott Cat. #438: 1914 20c Benjamin Franklin Perf 10. Page 3

1914, 20¢ ultramarine (438), o.g., lightly hinged, gorgeous fresh example, quite handsome, Very Fine, with photocopy of 1991 P.F. certificate for block of 4, from which this stamp was taken, this being the upper left stamp from the block. Scott $190. Estimate $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 1156

Scott #438, 20c Ultramarine, lovely mint single, exceptionally well centered within large margins, especially fresh color and impression, o.g., never hinged, choice very fine; 1990 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Aug 2013, Sale 144, Lot 245

20c Ultramarine (Scott 438). Mint N.H., vibrant color on bright paper, wide margins, Very Fine, with 2013 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 555

438, 1914 20c Ultramarine, ,block of four with plate no. 6926 at left, NH, Fine (Scott value $1,720)

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2013, Sale 3003, Lot 1307

438, 1914 20c Ultramarine, ,block of four with plate no. 6908 at bottom, NH, Very Fine (Scott $1,720)

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2013, Sale 3003, Lot 1306

Scott #438, 20c Ultramarine, impeccable centering within generous balanced margins, neat double oval New York postmark, extremely fine; 2013 PSE certificate (XF-Sup 95; SMQ value $150.00).

Spink Shreves Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 142, Lot 359

1914, 20¢ ultramarine (Scott 438), o.g., barest trace of hinge, exceptionally attractive copy with brilliant fresh color, a pleasing stamp that could easily pass as Never Hinged, Very Fine, 1985 P.F. certificate. Scott $190. Estimate value $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 269

1914, 20¢ ultramarine (Scott 438), o.g., never hinged, absolutely gorgeous well centered example in flawless mint condition, with exemplary color and impression, scarce in this quality, Extremely Fine, 1992 P.F. certificate. Scott $430. Estimate price $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 774

1914, 20¢ ultramarine (Scott 438), o.g., never hinged, vibrant rich shade, much stronger than normally found, Very Fine. Scott $430. Estimate $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 775

1914, 20¢ ultramarine (Scott 438), o.g., very lightly hinged, choice example with bold rich color, Very Fine. Scott $190. Estimate value $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 776

20c Ultramarine (Scott 438). Bottom plate no. 6926 block of six with narrow selvage, three stamps Mint N.H., bottom center and top side stamps single h.r., brilliant color and paper, Fine-Very Fine, scarce, we have offered just over a half-dozen unduplicated plate blocks of this issue since keeping computerized records, with 1982 P.F. certificate notes selvage is reduced

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 2057

20c Ultramarine (Scott 438). Fabulous margins and centering, pretty pastel color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (OG, XF-Superb 95, SMQ $500.00), probably would be OGh if graded today

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 407

20c Ultramarine (Scott 438). Brilliant color, perfectly centered with enormous margins, Wisconsin precancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2011 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98, SMQ price $465.00), only one example has graded higher (at 98J) and only two others have achieved this grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3535

1914, 20¢ ultramarine (Scott 438), wonderfully fresh example with lovely centering, and beautiful fresh color, an exceptional stamp, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, 2008 p.F. certificate. Scott $430. Estimate $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1354

1914, 20¢ ultramarine (Scott 438), right plate block of 6, o.g., hinge remnants, decent example of this extremely scarce plate block, extremely intense color, Very Good to Fine. Scott $3,250. Estimate value $600 – 800.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 1212