Price of US Stamps Scott 70: 1861 24c George Washington National Bank Note. Page 15

1862, 24¢ brown lilac (Scott 70a), neat black Hingham, MA “Bat” cancellation and light red “London” transit postmark, impressive fancy cancel on 24¢ 1861 issue, a completely sound stamp with vibrant color, Fine to Very Fine, 2006 P.F. certificate. Scott $275. Estimate $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 391

1861, 24¢ violet (Scott 70c), neat red grid cancellation, lively rich color, a decent copy of this elusive color variety; sealed tear at bottom, and reperforated at top, otherwise Fine, 2012 P.F. certificate. Scott $2,290. Estimate price $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 392

24c Violet, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (Scott 70TC1a). Die sunk on 144 x 225mm card with full die sinkage, spectacular color, binding from salesman’s book at left, Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1072

24c Violet, Thin Paper (Scott 70c). Well-centered, true “Cincinnati” Violet shade with appropriate blue grid cancel used in that city’s post office, some thin spots (several filled), Very Fine appearance, with 2012 Weiss certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1566

24c Steel Blue (Scott 70b). Radiant color, face-free strike of circular datestamp, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85, SMQ price $1,600.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1565

24c Steel Blue (Scott 70b). Part original gum which covers more than half the stamp, rich color in this desirable shade, centered to left but with perfs clear, wide margins other sides, trivial diagonal crease VERY FINE APPEARANCE. AN EXTREMELY RARE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 24-CENT STEEL BLUE. The Steel Blue shade was produced early in the series of 24c 1861 shades, and it is scarce in any condition. Examples with any of their original gum are rare With 2012 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1564

24c Brown Lilac (Scott 70a). Original gum, excellent color and impression VERY FINE AND CHOICE. AN OUTSTANDING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 24-CENT BROWN LILAC IN A REMARKABLE STATE OF FRESHNESS. The color is a soft brownish shade, which is quite distinctive and much different than the Red Lilac (1862) or later Lilac (1863-66) printings. With 2007 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1563

24c Brown Lilac (Scott 70a). Original gum, gorgeous color, full margins and choice centering VERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 24-CENT BROWNISH LILAC. The color is a soft brownish shade, which is quite distinctive and much different than the Red Lilac (1862) or later Lilac (1863-66) printings. It is particularly difficult to obtain in sound, centered and original-gum condition. Ex Golin. With 1990 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1562

24c Red Lilac (Scott 70). Intense shade on bright paper, bold strike of cork cancel, long and full perforations, Very Fine, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1561

24c Red Lilac (Scott 70). Intense color and impression, well-balanced margins, unobtrusive strike of grid cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 2012 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1560

24c Violet, Thin Paper (70c). Remarkably well-centered, light red cancel and pen strokes, a bit of toning removed from top left corner, otherwise Extremely Fine, with 2001 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as handstamp cancel without the pen cancel

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1567

24c Brown Lilac (Scott 70a). Perfectly centered with immense margins, light blue grid cancel, deep shade and sharp impression EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 24-CENT BROWN LILAC FEATURING HUGE EVEN MARGINS, FRESH COLOR, SHARP IMPRESSION AND COLORED CANCEL. THIS MAGNIFICENT STAMP HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E., WHICH IS THE SECOND-HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE. Ex Tahoe. With 2002 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ $3,000.00 as 95, $7,400.00 as 98). Only one has graded higher (Superb 98, offered in our Kirke sale), and this is the only example to achieve a P.S.E. 95J grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 80

Scott #70a, 24c Brown lilac, well centered and margined, rich color and a well incised impression, San Francisco cogwheel cancel, choice very fine; 1985 and 2011 PF certificates; ex-Koppersmith.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 141, Lot 51

24c Violet, Thin Paper (70c). Deep rich color and proof-like impression, essentially perfect centering with wide margins on all sides, well-struck large Boston “Paid” grid cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1861 ISSUE IN THE VIOLET SHADE ON THIN PAPER. A DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND IN SUCH SUPERB CONDITION. The 24c 1861 exists in four basic shades of Violet: Dark Violet (August 1861 trial printing, formerly Scott 60), Violet on Thin Paper (August-September 1861 regular issue, Scott 70c — the shade offered here), Pale Gray Violet (1861 regular issue, Scott 70d) and Blackish Violet (ca. 1863 printing, Scott 78c). Ex Scarsdale. With 2001 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $14,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded and only three other examples have achieved this grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3128

24c Pale Gray Violet, Thin Paper (70d). Remarkably choice centering for this difficult issue, intense shade on fresh paper, neat strike of grid cancel EXTREMELY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 24-CENT IN THE PALE GRAY VIOLET COLOR. The 24c Pale Gray Violet shade, Scott 70d, comes from an early 1861 printing on thin paper, a characteristic shared by the Violet and Steel Blue stamps. Scott 70d’s rarity has been more widely recognized in recent years — we have only sold two with original gum since keeping computerized records, and we have sold very few sound used copies in Extremely Fine condition. With 2006 P.F. (XF 90) and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90, SMQ $5,350.00). Only one example has achieved this grade and only one has graded higher (at 95)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3129