Lot 2291 o
1860, 24¢ gray, beautiful centering and margins, outstanding rich true gray color enhancing a crisp detailed impression, central strike of large Boston "Paid" in grid cancel, Extremely Fine and choice; with 1985 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 37a $400.
A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1860 24-CENT IN THE DISTINCT GRAY SUB-SHADE. THIS SHADE IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO OBTAIN IN SUCH SUPERB CONDITION.
The 24¢ 1860 Issue in the Gray shade is considerably scarcer than the main Gray Lilac shade and merits a premium over the normal gray lilac. Between our records and the Siegel site there have been only 11 used examples of the Gray shade offered since keeping computerized records.
Realized: $550