1922-25 Arlington Scott# 570 Stamp

Updated August 7, 2026

U.S. postage stamp, Scott #570, the 50¢ lilac (or purple/lilac) Arlington Amphitheater from the Series of 1922-1925 (also known as the Fourth Bureau Issue or 1922 definitives). It was issued on November 11, 1922, printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing on rotary press paper, perforated 11 all around, unwatermarked, and designed to depict the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery (with the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier visible in front).Key Identification Features Matching Your Example:Design: Central vignette of the Arlington Memorial Amphitheater (Greek Revival building with columns, steps, and surrounding structures), inscribed "ARLINGTON AMPHITHEATRE" on a banner at the bottom, "UNITED STATES POSTAGE" arched at top, "50" in circles at lower left/right, and "FIFTY CENTS" below. Color: Lilac/purple (your example shows a brownish-purple shade, common due to aging, oxidation, or lighting; fresh examples are more violet-lilac). Cancel: Heavy wavy-line or barred black cancel (postally used, typical for higher-value definitives of the era). Perforations: 11 all around (no straight edges, confirming sheet stamp, not coil). Size/Format: Standard definitive size (~19 × 22 mm design), with even perforations visible. This is not a revenue stamp (despite the earlier series of numeral revenues you asked about—no "DOCUMENTARY" inscription, no large numeral-only design). It's a regular postage issue from the high-value end of the 1922 series (Scott 571-573 for dollar values, but 570 is the 50¢).Value: This is a moderately common but popular higher-denomination stamp from the series, especially in better condition. Values vary significantly by centering, cancel strength, and gum (if unused). Your example is used with a heavy cancel, average centering (appears fine to very fine but cancel obscures precise assessment), and typical wear.Recent auction and retail data (from sites like eBay sold listings, HipStamp, Mystic Stamp, and historical Scott realizations up to 2026 trends):Used singles (average/fine centering, heavy cancel like yours): $1–$5 retail; often sells for $2–$4 in online auctions or dealer lots. Lower end if heavy cancel or minor faults. Used very fine/light cancel: $10–$20+. Unused hinged (original gum): $20–$50 (catalog around $40–$50 in recent Scott Specialized).

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