Sale 1209 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 22-23 October, 2019
Category — 1861-66 Issue (Scott 56-78)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1122
24c Gray (78b). Block of sixteen, original gum, few h.r., one possibly Mint N.H., several lightly hinged, rich color, couple small faults including light diagonal crease affecting three at top and one towards bottom with toned spotVERY GOOD CENTERING. THIS IS THE LARGEST RECORDED UNUSED MULTIPLE OF THE 1862 24-CENT GRAY. A WONDERFUL SHOWPIECE.
From our 2013 Rarities of the World sale. The Scott Catalogue does not price this shade as a multiple. Scott Retail as four blocks of four of the more common Lilac shade is $72,000.00.
E. 7,500-10,000
6,000