Lot 2703 o
1870, 24¢ purple, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing, neat strike of circle of V's cancel, excellent color and impression for this stamp, but unquestionably the genuine pale shade, excellent centering with large margins, Extremely Fine; with 1992 & 2007 P.F. certificates.Scott No. 142 $6,500.
A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 24¢ NATIONAL BANK NOTE GRILLED ISSUE. THIS STAMP, WITH ITS FRESH COLOR AND CHOICE CENTERING, IS A CONDITION RARITY.
Realized: $8,000