Sale 1062 — The Golden Oak Collection of Superb United States
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 17-18 December, 2013
Category — 1861-66 Issue, cont. (Scott 70-70d)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
202
24c Dark Red Lilac, "Boston Purple" (70 var). Intense shade and impression, beautifully centered, Boston "Paid" in oval cancel (associated with early 1861 shades), Extremely Fine, the rare and distinctive Boston Purple and Rich Red Lilac shades are described in an article by William K. Herzog (Chronicle 124), this stamp is ex Caspary, Moody (where described as "Red Violet"), Klein and Zoellner, with 1988 P.F. certificate as Red Lilac
315
1,400