Sale 962 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Friday, 24-26 September, 2008
Category — 1857-60 Issue (Scott 18-39)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2293
24c Gray Lilac (37). Original gum, lightly hinged, exceptionally well-centered, fresh color and impression on bright white paperVERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 24-CENT ISSUE.
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.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $4,350.00)
1,700
2,800
