Sale 1297 — United States Stamps

Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 31 October-2 November, 2023

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Category — 1861-66 Issue (Scott 56-78)

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Sale 1297, Lot 153, 1861-66 Issue (Scott 56-78)

24c Violet, Thin Paper (70c). Deep rich color and proof-like impression, essentially perfect centering with wide margins on all sides, well-struck large Boston "Paid" grid cancel

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SPECTACULAR USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 24-CENT IN THE VIOLET SHADE ON THIN PAPER, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. — THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.

The 24c 1861 exists in four basic shades of Violet: Dark Violet (August 1861 trial printing, formerly Scott 60); Violet on Thin Paper (August-September 1861 regular issue, Scott 70c — the shade offered here); Pale Gray Violet (1861 regular issue, Scott 70d) and Blackish Violet (ca. 1863 printing, Scott 78c).

Ex "Scarsdale", Kirke and Morton. With 2001 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95). This is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only three others.

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