George Washington 24c Gray Lilac

Name: George Washington 24c Gray Lilac
Brand: United States

United States · 1860 · 24c

This stamp features a left-facing portrait of George Washington, based on the famous painting by Gilbert Stuart. The denomination '24' is displayed in numerals within circles in the upper corners, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' inscribed above the portrait and 'TWENTY FOUR CENTS' below. The design is framed by intricate scrollwork, typical of the high-quality engraving of the period.

Issued in 1860, this stamp was part of the 1857-1861 definitive series. The 24-cent denomination was primarily intended to pay the single-letter rate to Great Britain under a postal treaty.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

presidents george-washington statesmen portraits

Catalog Numbers

scott37

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1,200

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$850

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$400

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$200

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$100

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.