Sale 953 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 25-28 March, 2008
Category — 1861-66 Issue (Scott 56-78)
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24c Red Lilac (70). Perfectly centered with balanced margins all around, deep shade and proof-like impression on bright paper, blue Chicago double-circle datestampEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT RED LILAC SHADE IN THE FINEST CONDITION ATTAINABLE.
This stamp is certainly one of the finest examples of the early 24c 1861 Red Lilac shade we have handled, in terms of centering, margins, cancellation and overall condition.
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2,700