Sale 1062 — The Golden Oak Collection of Superb United States
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 17-18 December, 2013
Category — 1861-66 Issue, cont. (Scott 71-78c)
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24c Grayish Lilac (78a). Deep rich color and proof-like impression, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, cork cancel struck at upper left leaves entire design clearly visibleEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1863 24-CENT IN THE GRAYISH LILAC SHADE. THIS STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E., WHICH IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
With 1983 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded and only three others share this grade.
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