Lot
982 
1861, 24¢ violet. O.g., very lightly hinged, attractively centered amid large margins, deep rich color and a sharper impression than normally encountered, very fresh, Very Fine for the issue, a wonderfully choice mint 24¢ violet and extremely rare in such exceptional condition; with 2002 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 70c $11,500.
Realized: $6,750