Sale 941 — The John F. Odeneal Collection of Superb Mint U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 3 October, 2007
Category — 1861-66 Issue
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1042
24c Lilac (78). Full original gum which is only very lightly hinged, radiant color on post office-fresh paper which is as fresh as the day it was printed, choice centering with well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE. THE 24-CENT 1861-63 ISSUE IS EXTREMELY RARE IN SOUND AND WELL-CENTERED ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION. A FAR GREATER CHALLENGE TO ACQUIRE IN THIS GRADE THAN MANY COLLECTORS REALIZE.
Scott values, which are influenced by the quantity of poorly-centered copies extant, are irrelevant in the current market for choice original-gum classics.
With 2001 P.F. certificate
2,500
5,500