Sale 1122 — The Hanover Collection of Superb-Quality U.S. Stamps-Part One
Sale Date — Thursday, 7 April, 2016
Category — 1875 Re-Issue of 1861-66 Issue (Scott 102-111)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
62°
24c Deep Violet, Re-Issue (109). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color and detailed impression on bright paper, unusually choice centering with balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE. THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT DENOMINATIONS TO OBTAIN IN SUCH CHOICE CONDITION.
The 24c Re-Issue was printed from the original plate of 200 subjects. A total of 10,000 was printed (50 impressions). Only 346 of the 24c were sold; the remaining 9,654 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
Ex Golin and Gorham. With 1985, 1999 and 2007 P.F. certificates (XF 90)
5,750
10,000