Lot
3100 
1861-66 (1875 Re-issue), 24¢ dark violet, o.g., lightly hinged, rich vibrant color on bright paper, choice centering amid evenly balanced margins, Extremely Fine and choice, with only 346 sold, one of five in 95 and only 5 graded higher; with 2004 P.F. & 2007 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90, SMQ 12,600). Scott Nos. 109 $6,000.
A WONDERFUL ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 24¢ RE-ISSUE, AN EXCEEDINGLY DIFFICULT ISSUE TO FIND IN SUCH CHOICE CONDITION.