Sale 1017 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 13-15 December, 2011
Category — 1c, 5c-24c 1857-60 Issue (Scott 20-37)
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
135
24c Gray Lilac (37). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color and detailed impression, unusually choice centering with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1860 ISSUE.
With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $3,100.00 as 90, $6,500.00 as 95). Only two have graded higher to date (both at 95) and this is the only example to achieve this grade.
1,400
2,100