Sale 1334 — The Dr. George Haikel Collection: Stamps and Covers of Exceptional Beauty and Rarity

Sale Date — Tuesday, 12 November, 2024

*A buyer’s premium of 0% of the winning bid was added as part of the total purchase price on all lots in this sale. Buyers were responsible for applicable sales tax, customs duty and any other prescribed charges. By placing a bid, bidders agreed to the terms and conditions in effect at the time of the sale.

Category — 1851-56 Issue thru 1875 Reprint of 1857-60 Issue

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Sale 1334, Lot 18, 1851-56 Issue thru 1875 Reprint of 1857-60 Issue

24c Gray Lilac (37). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color and proof-like impression, unusually choice centering

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1860 24-CENT GRAY LILAC. ONE OF ONLY FOUR EXAMPLES GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E., THE HIGHEST GRADED AWARDED.

Collectors looking for Gem-quality stamps (unused and used) from the 1857 perforated issue know that one of the most difficult denominations to obtain is the 24c value. The margins are often narrow, with the design almost always touched by perforations (if not cut in) at top or bottom. This is one of the finest original-gum examples we have ever offered.

Ex Dr. Morris. With 1984 and 1993 P.F. and 2024 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95). This is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only three others.

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