Sale 1024 — The Natalee Grace Collection of Used Stamps of the United States, Part One: 1847-1868 Issues
Sale Date — Thursday, 7 June, 2012
Category — 10c-90c 1861-66 Issue (Scott 68-72)
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24c Violet, Thin Paper (70c). Intense color and proof-like impression nicely contrasted by well-struck blue grid cancel, bright paper, beautiful centering with well-proportioned marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT VIOLET 1861 ISSUE ON THIN PAPER. AMONG THE FINEST COPIES OF THIS STAMP IN EXISTENCE.
The 24c 1861 exists in four basic shades of Violet: Dark Violet (August 1861 trial printing, formerly Scott 60); Violet on Thin Paper (August-September 1861 regular issue, Scott 70c -- the shade offered here); Pale Gray Violet (1861 regular issue, Scott 70d) and Blackish Violet (ca. 1863 printing, Scott 78c).
With 2003 P.F. certificate
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