24c Blackish Violet (78c). Original gum, incredibly deep rich color and proof-like impression, s.e. at right, few toned perf tips at left

A FINE AND EXCEEDINGLY RARE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT BLACKISH VIOLET. THIS IS THE ONE OF THE RAREST STAMPS OF THE 1861-66 ISSUE, ESPECIALLY IN ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION.

The number of 24c Blackish Violet stamps with original gum known to us can be counted on one hand. Notable examples are the Caspary/Lilly stamp and the Wunderlich/Zoellner copy, which realized $40,000 hammer in our 1998 auction.

With 2001 P.F. certificate

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