Price History for US Scott 120 in Used 98 Grade
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24c Green & Violet (120). Wide and balanced margins, intense colors and impressions on bright paper, cork cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE.
This marvelous used 24c 1869 defies the norms of this issue. Although the space between subjects on the 24c 1869 frame plate provided ample room for perforations, the National Bank Note Co. employees had difficulty applying lines of perforations in a uniform manner. Therefore, stamps with balanced margins on all four sides represent a tiny fraction of the original population. Surviving used examples also show the tendency of postal clerks to zealously cancel high-denomination stamps that were typically used on mail to foreign countries or on heavy registered letters. In this stamp we have a degree of perfection rarely achieved by the manufacturer and a fortuitously merciful cancellation, leaving most of the design unobscured.
Ex Senchuk and Merlin. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $13,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded and the only example to achieve this grade.
24c Green & Violet (120). Wide and balanced margins, intense colors and impressions on bright paper, cork cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE.
This marvelous used 24c 1869 defies the norms of this issue. Although the space between subjects on the 24c 1869 frame plate provided ample room for perforations, the National Bank Note Co. employees had difficulty applying lines of perforations in a uniform manner. Therefore, stamps with balanced margins on all four sides represent a tiny fraction of the original population. Surviving used examples also show the tendency of postal clerks to zealously cancel high-denomination stamps that were typically used on mail to foreign countries or on heavy registered letters. In this stamp we have a degree of perfection rarely achieved by the manufacturer and a fortuitously merciful cancellation, leaving most of the design unobscured.
Ex Senchuk. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $13,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded and the only example to achieve this grade.
24c Green & Violet (120). Wide and balanced margins, intense colors and impressions on bright paper, cork cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE.
This marvelous used 24c 1869 from the Senchuk collection defies the norms of this issue. Although the space between subjects on the 24c 1869 frame plate provided ample room for perforations, the National Bank Note Co. employees had difficulty applying lines of perforations in a uniform manner. Therefore, stamps with balanced margins on all four sides represent a tiny fraction of the original population. Surviving used examples also show the tendency of postal clerks to zealously cancel high-denomination stamps that were typically used on mail to foreign countries or on heavy registered letters. In this stamp we have a degree of perfection rarely achieved by the manufacturer and a fortuitously merciful cancellation, leaving most of the design unobscured.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $12,900.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date and the only example to achieve this grade.
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24c Green & Violet (120). Outstanding centering with Jumbo margins, deep rich colors on fresh bright paper, neat rosette cancel at bottom leaves the central vignette completely visibleEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
The vignette of this design is based on a famous painting by John Trumbull that hangs in the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol. This design has been widely used, including on the back of the 1976 $2.00 bill. The engraver of the stamp, James Smillie, was able to include all 42 people shown in the painting, no small feat when one considers the space is less than an inch wide and less than a half-inch tall. Surviving used examples also show the tendency of postal clerks to zealously cancel high-denomination stamps that were typically used on mail to foreign countries or on heavy registered letters. Not so the example offered here.
With 2006 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95). With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $3,500.00 as 95, $13,000.00 as 98). Only one has graded higher (at 98) and only three others share this grade.
24c Green & Violet (120). Choice centering with Jumbo margins, deep rich colors and proof-like impressions, cancelled solely by red cork cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
P.S.E. encapsulated (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $3,400.00 as 95, $13,000.00 as 98). Only one has graded higher to date (at 98) and only two others share this grade.
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24c Green & Violet (120). Exceptionally well-centered with wide and balanced margins, detailed impressions, unobtrusive strike of cork cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,250.00). Only seven grade higher
24c Green & Violet (120). Deep rich colors and proof-like impressions, gorgeous centering with unusually wide and balanced margins, cork cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
Surviving used examples of high value 1869s often show the tendency of postal clerks to zealously cancel stamps that were typically used on mail to foreign countries or on heavy registered letters. Not so for the example offered here.
Ex Kirke. With 1996 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,250.00). Only seven grade higher (four at 95J, two at 98 and one at 98J).
24c Green & Violet (120). Bright colors, unusually choice centering with wide and balanced margins, neat strike of quartered cork cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE.
With 1996 P.F., 2005 and 2014 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,250.00)
24c Green & Violet (120). Wide and balanced margins, bright colors, bold red cork cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE CANCELED IN RED. A DIFFICULT ISSUE TO OBTAIN IN SUCH OUTSTANDING CONDITION.
Surviving used examples of high value 1869s often show the tendency of postal clerks to zealously cancel stamps that were typically used on mail to foreign countries or on heavy registered letters. Not so for the example offered here.
With 1999 P.F. and 2016 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,250.00 for normal cancel). Only seven examples grade higher (highest is 98J). We have offered about half the stamps graded 95 or higher and only one other that we have encountered bears a red cancel
24c Green & Violet (120). Wide and balanced margins, bright colors, bold red cork cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE CANCELED IN RED. A DIFFICULT ISSUE TO OBTAIN IN SUCH OUTSTANDING CONDITION.
Surviving used examples of high value 1869's often show the tendency of postal clerks to zealously cancel stamps that were typically used on mail to foreign countries or on heavy registered letters. Not so for the example offered here.
With 1999 P.F. and 2016 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,800.00). Only six examples have graded higher to date.
24c Green & Violet (120). Unusually choice centering with wide and balanced margins, deep rich colors and proof-like impressions on bright paper, unobtrusive strike of circle of wedges cancel leaves entire design clearly visibleEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE. A DIFFICULT ISSUE TO OBTAIN IN SUCH SUPERB CONDITION.
The vignette of this design is based on a famous painting by John Trumbull that hangs in the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol. This design has been widely used, including on the back of the 1976 $2.00 bill. The engraver of the stamp, James Smillie, was able to include all 42 people shown in the painting, no small feat when one considers the space is less than an inch wide and less than a half-inch tall. Surviving used examples also show the tendency of postal clerks to zealously cancel high-denomination stamps that were typically used on mail to foreign countries or on heavy registered letters. Not so the example offered here.
Ex Natalee Grace. With 2001 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,500.00). Only five have graded higher (the highest at 98).
24c Green & Violet (120). Unusually choice centering with wide and balanced margins, deep rich colors and proof-like impressions on bright paper, unobtrusive strike of circle of wedges cancel leaves entire design clearly visibleEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE. A DIFFICULT ISSUE TO OBTAIN IN SUCH SUPERB CONDITION.
The vignette of this design is based on a famous painting by John Trumbull that hangs in the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol. This design has been widely used, including on the back of the 1976 $2.00 bill. The engraver of the stamp, James Smillie, was able to include all 42 people shown in the painting, no small feat when one considers the space is less than an inch wide and less than a half-inch tall. Surviving used examples also show the tendency of postal clerks to zealously cancel high-denomination stamps that were typically used on mail to foreign countries or on heavy registered letters. Not so the example offered here.
With 2001 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,100.00). Only four have graded higher to date (the highest at 98).
24c Green & Violet (120). Bright colors, unusually choice centering with wide and balanced margins, neat strike of quartered cork cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE.
With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,500.00)
24c Green & Violet (120). Exceptionally well-centered with wide and balanced margins, detailed impressions, unobtrusive strike of cork cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
P.S.E. encapsulated (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,150.00). Only four have graded higher to date.
24c Green & Violet (120). Exceptionally well-centered with choice balanced margins, rich colors, cork cancel to side of vignetteEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL SOUND USED 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,900.00)
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24c Green & Violet (120). Wide margins and choice centering, bright colors, bold red cork cancel, Extremely Fine, a fabulous stamp and very scarce in this grade with a red cancel, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,500.00 for normal black cancel), Scott catalog applies a $500.00 premium for red cancel
24c Green & Violet, Double Grill (120 var). Clear second grill, bright color, exceptional centering for this scarce variety with wide and well-balanced margins, unobtrusive strike of cork cancel leaves vignette clearly visibleEXTREMELY FINE. THIS IS THE FINEST OF ONLY FIVE EXAMPLES OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL WITH DOUBLE GRILL WE HAVE OFFERED DURING THE PAST 15 YEARS.
With 2010 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; unpriced in SMQ as double grill)
24c Green & Violet (120). Proof-like impression on bright paper, bold circle of wedges cancel, beautifully centered, Extremely Fine, ex Vineyard, with 2003 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $1,500.00)
24c Green & Violet (120). Deep rich colors and proof-like impressions, beautiful centering with well-balanced margins, neat cork cancel, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, with 1992 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $1,600.00)
24c Green & Violet, Double Grill (120 var). Clear second grill, bright color, exceptional centering for this scarce variety with wide and well-balanced margins, unobtrusive strike of cork cancel leaves vignette clearly visibleEXTREMELY FINE. THIS IS THE FINEST OF ONLY FIVE EXAMPLES OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL WITH DOUBLE GRILL WE HAVE OFFERED DURING THE PAST 15 YEARS.
with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90)
24c Green & Violet (120). Deep rich colors and proof-like impressions, choice centering, bold strike of segmented cork cancel, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,850.00), only eight have graded higher to date
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24c Green & Violet (120). Rich colors, wide margins, neat strike of quartered cork cancel, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85 Jumbo; SMQ $1,000.00 as 85, $1,500.00 as 90)
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24c Green & Violet (120). Deep rich colors, wide beautifully balanced margins, cork cancel leaves the vignette clearly visible, Extremely Fine, with 1998 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,050.00)
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24c Green & Violet (120). Jumbo margins and precise centering, rich colors, unobtrusive cork cancel, small pressed corner crease at top left, appears Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80 Jumbo; SMQ $800.00)