Lot 1025 o
1863, 24¢ grayish lilac, choice centering with strong detailed impression and rich color on bright paper, sharp four-ring target cancel and bit of red transit postmark, Extremely Fine and attractive; with 2009 and 2015 P.S.E. certificates, both Graded (XF 90, SMQ $1,000).Scott No. 78a $425.
Realized: $450
Lot 1026 o
1863, 24¢ blackish violet, rich, true blackish violet color, well centered with light town cancel, small thin in left margin and small corner crease, Extremely Fine appearance, an extremely rare shade; with 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate.Scott No. 78c $16,000.
A WONDERFUL EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE 1861-66 24¢ SHADE.
Realized: $2,400