Sale 1096 — The Robert R. Hall Collection of Outstanding United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 28-30 April, 2015
Category — 1861-66 Issue, cont. (Scott 69-78c)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
152
24c Grayish Lilac (78a). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade and detailed impression on bright white paper with virtually colorless gum (all hallmark characteristics of the 1863 printing)EXTREMELY FINE. A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1863 GRAYISH LILAC SHADE. VERY SCARCE IN THIS HIGH-QUALITY ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION.
With 1986 P.F. certificate (submitted as No. 78, opinion states No. 70a Brownish Lilac -- we disagree)
2,750
2,600