24c Gray Lilac (37). Original gum, lightly hinged, beautifully centered, wonderfully fresh color and impression on bright white paper

EXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 24-CENT GRAY SHADE.

Collectors looking for Gem quality stamps (unused and used) from the 1857 perforated issue know that one of the most difficult denominations to obtain is the 24c value. The margins are often narrow, with the design almost always touched (if not in) at top or bottom. This is the finest original-gum example of the 24c Gray shade we have offered in years.

With 1987 and 2005 P.F. certificates

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