24c Violet, Thin Paper (70c). Choice centering, rich color nicely complemented by bold blue grid cancels (possibly Cincinnati or Louisville)

EXTREMELY FINE. A WONDERFUL EXAMPLE OF THE TRUE 24-CENT 1861 VIOLET ON THIN PAPER.

The 24c 1861 exists in four basic shades of Violet: Dark Violet (August 1861 trial printing, formerly Scott 60); Violet on Thin Paper (August-September 1861 regular issue, Scott 70c -- the shade offered here); Pale Gray Violet (1861 regular issue, Scott 70d) and Blackish Violet (ca. 1863 printing, Scott 78c).

Ex "Golden Oak". With 1999 and 2014 P.F. certificates (VF-XF 85)

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