24c Lilac (78). Original gum, lightly hinged and with pristine gum, wonderful warm shade on crisp paper, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins

EXTREMELY FINE GEM IN THE FINEST CONDITION ATTAINABLE. THE 24-CENT 1861-63 ISSUE IS VERY RARE IN SOUND AND WELL-CENTERED ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION. THIS PHENOMENAL STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E., WHICH IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE.

With 1987 and 1995 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (OGh, XF-Superb 95). This is the highest grade awarded to date and the only example to achieve this grade. Despite the fact that only two have been graded, collectors who hold out for a potential 98 will likely have a very long wait -- it may not exist in higher grades.

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