Lot 856 o
1870, 24¢ purple, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing, outstanding centering, fresh bright pastel shade characteristic of the genuine examples, light cancel, Very Fine; signed Sloane, with 1957 and 2021 P.F. certificates, latter Graded (VF 80, SMQ $8,500).Scott No. 142 $6,500.
AN OUTSTANDING SOUND USED EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 24¢ NATIONAL GRILLED.
Realized: $7,250