Sale 1109 — U.S. 1847-69 Issues, featuring the Kenneth D. Gilbart Collection
Sale Date — Wednesday, 30 September, 2015
Category — 1861-66 Issue, Off-Cover, Cont. (Scott 69-78c)
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24c Violet, Thin Paper (70c). Warm shade nicely complemented by blue Cincinnati O. Aug. 20 circular datestamp, portion of a second red cancel at bottom, Fine, this distinctive Violet shade is the so-called "Cincinnati Violet", this is undoubtedly an 1861 use which would make it tied for the earliest known use, with 1976 P.F. certificate and attached note from the P.F. which states "while we feel that this is a probably 1861 usage, we do not wish to express this on our certificate..."
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