24c Green & Violet (120). Block of four with right sheet selvage, original gum with very slight disturbance from hinge removal (accompanying certificate states "original gum" with no qualifiers), bright colors and very fresh paper, centered to top, few perf separations expertly and sensibly reinforced (not mentioned on certificate)

FINE. ONE OF ONLY FIVE RECORDED UNUSED BLOCKS OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL, AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE WITH SHEET SELVAGE. A REMARKABLE SHOWPIECE.

Our records of 24c 1869 unused multiples include a block of nine (off-center), a block of six (Sale 1180, lot 176) and three blocks of four. Two of the blocks of four have perfs that do not touch the design, and at least one of them has faults. The ex Moody and Burrus block needs to be reexamined. It is doubtful that any other blocks exist.

Ex Walske and Wingate, and from our 1965 Rarities sale. With 2002 P.F. certificate

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