24c Blackish Violet, Reprint (45). Without gum as issued, intense shade and impression on bright paper, almost perfectly centered

EXTREMELY FINE. A GORGEOUS EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1860 REPRINT. THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST WE HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED.

The Continental Bank Note Company reprinted the 24c stamp from the original plate of 200 subjects. 10,000 were printed (50 impressions). Only 479 were sold; the remaining 9,521 were destroyed on July 23, 1884, by order of the Postmaster General. Due to the narrow spacing between subjects, many have perforations touching the design at either top or bottom. The example offered here is one of the finest.

Ex "Hanover". With 1992 and 2004 P.F. certificates.

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