Lot 1107 o
1861, 24¢ steel blue, black and red town cancels, beautifully centered amid large margins, rich vibrant color, Extremely Fine; with 2006 P.F. certificate and 2012 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $2,600).Scott No. 70b $850.
AN EXCEPTIONAL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 24¢ ISSUE IN THE ELUSIVE STEEL BLUE SHADE.
It is interesting to note that P.S.E. records thirteen examples of the 14¢ steel blue with this grade and only two examples grading higher (both 95).