Values of US Stamps Scott Catalogue # 78 – 24c 1862 George Washington National Bank Note. Page 14

24c Blackish Violet (78c). Original gum, deep rich color in the true Blackish Violet shade, sharp proof-like impression on crisp paper, exceptional centering for this difficult issue with long and full perforations all around EXTREMELY FINE. THIS IS THE EX CASPARY-LILLY-SEYMOUR-CHAPIN COPY OF THE 1863 24-CENT BLACKISH VIOLET. WIDELY REGARDED AS ONE OF THE TWO FINEST EXAMPLES OF THIS SHADE, WHICH IS ARGUABLY THE MOST DIFFICULT OF THE 1861-66 ISSUE SHADES TO FIND IN SOUND, CENTERED AND ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION. The Blackish Violet is a distinctive shade, which due to its intensity can sometimes be confused by the uninitiated with the 24c First Color, Scott 60. However, when one sees the true Blackish Violet, such as the example offered here, the differences become more manifest. Even though both printings have the same intensity, the Blackish Violet is significantly darker. Less distinct examples do not show this difference to such great effect. Our records of the 24c Blackish Violet contain only two other unused examples of this shade. One stamp, ex Wunderlich and Zoellner, was last offered in our 1998 Zoellner sale and now resides in an important private collection. The third stamp has original gum, it has a straight-edge at right and is centered to top. Ex Caspary, Lilly, Seymour and Chapin (acquired privately). With 1967 and 2003 P.F. certificates. Footnote in Scott Catalogue states Only three examples are recorded of No. 78c unused with original gum. No. 78c unused with and without gum are valued in the grade of Fine-Very Fine”

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jan 2009, Sale 968, Lot 101

24c Grayish Lilac (78a). Unused (regummed according to latest P.S.E. certificate), attractive deep shade and proof-like impression on bright fresh paper, well-balanced margins, Very Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (as regummed No. 78a) and 2001 P.F. certificate as Lilac shade, Scott No. 78, with original gum (you decide)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4183

1863, 24¢ gray, double perforations at top (78b var.), horizontal pair, exceptionally fresh with handsome color and impression, original gum, small light stain in left stamp, otherwise Fine. A rare and unusual item for the 1861 specialist. Scott price $5,750 Expertization: 1983 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2008, Sale 330, Lot 1521

UNITED STATES 1861-66 ISSUE 1861-66 24c lilac, part original gum, wide margins for this issue, sharp impression, fine, with 2005 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Nov 2008, Sale 200811, Lot 1037

24c Lilac (78). Original gum, lightly hinged, attractive deep shade and proof-like impression on bright fresh paper EXTREMELY FINE. THE 24-CENT 1863 ISSUE IS EXTREMELY RARE IN SOUND AND WELL-CENTERED ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION. A FAR GREATER CHALLENGE TO ACQUIRE IN THIS GRADE THAN MANY COLLECTORS REALIZE. Scott values, which are influenced by the quantity of poorly-centered copies extant, are irrelevant in the current market for choice original-gum classics. With 2000 and 2004 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 548

24c Grayish Lilac (Scott 78a). Original gum, choice centering with well-balanced margins all around, beautiful bright color EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1863 ISSUE. This shade is particularly difficult to obtain in sound, centered and original-gum condition. A Power Search of our sale records will confirm this statement. With 1995 P.S.E. and 1974, 1994 and 2004 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 549

o U.S., 1863, 24¢ lilac, #78. Used, repaired tear, Very Fine appearance. Scott $250. Estimate value $40.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 79, Lot 74

24c Lilac (Scott 78). Original gum, light hinging, exceptional centering and truly outstanding color EXTREMELY FINE. THE 24-CENT 1861-63 ISSUE IS VERY RARE IN SOUND AND WELL-CENTERED ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION. A FAR GREATER CHALLENGE TO ACQUIRE IN THIS GRADE THAN MANY COLLECTORS REALIZE. With 1987 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85, SMQ value $4,500.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2008, Sale 962, Lot 2339

24c Grayish Lilac (Scott 78a). Original gum, h.r., excellent color and impression, centered to top, faint toned spots at bottom of vignette, otherwise Very Good, with 2008 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2008, Sale 962, Lot 2340

o U.S.; General Issues, 1863, 24¢ Lilac, Pair, #78. Segmented cork cancels, Very Fine, PF (2008) cert. Scott $525. Estimate price $400-450.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jun 2008, Sale 78, Lot 1320

1863, 24¢ lilac (78), attractive deep color with a detailed impression. O.g., hinge remnant. Fresh and Fine. Scott price $2,750 Expertization: 2001 P.S.E. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2008, Sale 327, Lot 79

P 1863, 24¢ lilac, plate proof on India (78P3), bottom margin imprint and plate No. block of 12, bright and fresh, a few small India paper transparencies as often, Very Fine. Scott $1,200

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 1287

o 1863, 24¢ gray (78b), outstanding centering, vibrant color, Extremely Fine. Scott price $300 Expertization: 1990 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 1528

24¢ lilac imperforate (78 var.), presentation copy, large margins to just in a bit at left, with fresh color and a small neat manuscript presentation marking, o.g., Fine. Estimate 750 – 1,000

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 1526

1863, 24¢ lilac (78), beautifully centered, with rich color and a strong impression, unused, Very Fine. Scott value $875 Expertization: 1995 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 324, Lot 1070