US Stamps Value Scott 70: 1861 24c George Washington National Bank Note. Page 6

24c Brown Lilac (Scott 70a). Crisp shade and detailed impression nicely complemented by red circle of V’s cancel, Very Fine and choice, a distinctive stamp, with 1983 and 1989 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 168

24c Brown Lilac (Scott 70a). Dark shade nicely complemented by blue Baltimore Md. circular datestamp, wide margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1992 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 167

24c Steel Blue (Scott 70b). Rich color in the true Steel Blue color, wide margins, grid cancel and part of red circular datestamp at left EXTREMELY FINE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 24-CENT STEEL BLUE SHADE. With 1991 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 169

1861, 24¢ lilac, plate proof on India (Scott 70P3), a most impressive example with captivating color and remarkably large margins, a premium quality essay that’s difficult to find completely sound and choice, Extremely Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $500. Estimate $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2014, Sale 655, Lot 225

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 value $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2014, Sale 655, Lot 216

1862, 24¢ brown lilac (Scott 70a), o.g., previously hinged, wonderful example of the desirable brown lilac shade, an intense color on a stamp that has been well preserved, a flawless sound stamp that is really pleasing to the eye, Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $3,250. Estimate value $1,000 – 1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2014, Sale 655, Lot 214

1861, 24¢ steel blue (Scott 70b), beautiful red grid cancellation, lovely example featuring astounding color, an incredibly eye catching copy of this desirable steel blue shade, completely sound in all respects, scarce thus, Very Fine. Scott $940. Estimate $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2014, Sale 655, Lot 215

1862, 24¢ red lilac (Scott 70), neatly struck black grid cancellation, fabulous rich shade printed on bright white paper, a worthwhile example of this tough stamp, Extremely Fine, 2007 P.F. certificate. Scott $300. Estimate price $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 653, Lot 2090

70c, 1861 24c Violet on thin paper, lightly cancelled and well centered, small piece added top right, light corner creases at bottom, Very Fine appearance; 2014 PF certificate (Scott value $3,000)

H.R. Harmer, May 2014, Sale 3005, Lot 1091

70c, 1861 24c Violet on thin paper,striking color and deep impression, partial town cancel, very light corner bend lower left and a couple perf creases at bottom (not mentioned on cert), Very Fine centering, 2006 PF certificate (Scott $2,250)

H.R. Harmer, May 2014, Sale 3005, Lot 1090

70b, 1861 24c Steel blue, rich characteristic shade, San Francisco cogwheel cancel, small faults, Fine appearance, 2011 Weiss and 2013 PSE certificates (Scott value $900)

H.R. Harmer, May 2014, Sale 3005, Lot 1089

70b, 1861 24c Steel blue, unused, small thin spot, Fine appearance (Scott $6,250)

H.R. Harmer, May 2014, Sale 3005, Lot 1088

70a, 1862 24c Brown lilac,New York geometric cancel, lovely shade, 1988 PF and 2009 PF Graded VF-XF 85 certificates (Scott $525)

H.R. Harmer, May 2014, Sale 3005, Lot 1087

70, 1862 24c Red lilac,8-Bar open grid cancel, a couple toned perfs at right, detailed impression, Extremely Fine centering, 1996 PF certificate (Scott price $300)

H.R. Harmer, May 2014, Sale 3005, Lot 1086

Scott 70, 1862 24c Red lilac,six pointed star within circle cancel (Skinner-Eno ST-6P-29), fresh color, 2008 PSE graded XF 90 certificate (SMQ price $850 without premium for cancel) 

H.R. Harmer, May 2014, Sale 3005, Lot 1085