Sale 1219 — The Edward Morton Collection of Outstanding Quality U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 8-9 April, 2020
Category — 1861-66 Issue, cont. (Scott 67-70d)
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24c Red Lilac (70). Near perfect centering with wide and balanced margins, deep rich color and proof-like impression beautifully complemented by blue "Chicago Ills. Oct. 15" double-circle datestampEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 24-CENT RED LILAC ISSUE IS GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. -- THE HIGHEST AWARDED.
Ex "Natalee Grace" and "Clipper City". With 1997 and 2017 P.F. certificates. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,750.00). This is the highest grade awarded to a Scott 70
325
3,250