Sale 914 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Monday, 19 June, 2006
Category — 1861-66 Issue
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
456
24c Blackish Violet (78c). Deep rich color in the true Blackish Violet shade, proof-like impression, quartered cork cancel, choice centering for this difficult issue, light corner creases, small toned spots at bottom, minor perf flawsVERY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT BLACKISH VIOLET. PROBABLY THE RAREST OF ALL 1861 ISSUE SHADES.
With 1996 A.P.S. certificate
7,500
2,200
