Sale 953 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 25-28 March, 2008
Category — 1861-66 Issue (Scott 56-78)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
364
24c Lilac (78). Original gum with slight disturbance from hinge removal, remarkable shade with strong violet hue, fresh and brightVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1863 24-CENT LILAC.
With 1987 P.F. certificate as "previously hinged"
2,750
3,000