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)
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24c Violet, Thin Paper (70c). Unusually dark shade and proof-like impression, well-balanced margins, centrally-struck target cancelVERY FINE AND CHOICE. AN ATTRACTIVE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 24-CENT VIOLET ON THIN PAPER.
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 1983 and 1996 P.F. certificates.
2,250
700