24c Purple, H. Grill (142). Unusually deep rich color, several easily noticeable rows of grill points, bold strike of crossroads cancel, almost perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS REMARKABLE STAMP IS WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE 1870 24-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY GRILLED ISSUE IN EXISTENCE. ONE OF THE KEYS TO A SUPERB SET OF THIS ISSUE.

Scott 142 is not known in unused condition. Therefore, anyone wishing to complete this set must obtain this stamp in used condition. The example offered here, with rich color, clear grill, superb centering and bold cancel, is a truly stunning example of this rarity in the finest condition attainable.

With 1999, 2013 P.F. and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $14,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded and one of three to achieve it; nonetheless, we feel this stamp deserves a grade of XF-Superb 95. The last time we offered an example in XF 90 grade was in our 2012 Merlin sale.

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