Sale 1159 — 2017 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Tuesday, 27 June, 2017
Category — 1861-66 Issue (Scott 56-78)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
96
24c Grayish Lilac (78a). Original gum, choice centering with well-balanced margins all around, beautiful bright colorEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1863 ISSUE.
This shade is particularly difficult to obtain in sound, centered and original-gum condition. A Power Search of our sale records will confirm this statement.
Ex Hansen. With 1995 P.S.E. and 1974, 1994 and 2004 P.F. certificates
2,900
2,100