Sale 1159 — 2017 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Tuesday, 27 June, 2017
Category — 1861-66 Issue (Scott 56-78)
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24c Red Lilac (70). Original gum, bright color and proof-like impression, well-centered with balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1861 RED LILAC.
The 1861 Issues (5c and up) are exceedingly scarce in well-centered, original-gum condition. Although one finds the 24c unused without gum in this grade, original-gum examples are often poorly centered or faulty.
With 2000 P.S.E. (as 70a Brown Lilac) and 2010 P.F. certificates
3,000
2,000