24c Dark Lilac (78). Original gum, extraordinary dark charcoal shade and fine detailed impression, beautifully centered with wide margins framing the design in white, tiny natural inclusion

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1861 IN A DISTINCTIVE DARK LILAC SHADE RARELY SEEN IN THIS CONDITION.

The Dark Lilac shade is listed in the Scott catalogue as a separate shade. It has a distinctly more intense color, but still retains the purplish cast that separates it from the Gray and Blackish Violet shades of the post-1863 printings.

Owner's small red backstamp. With 1997 P.F. certificate.

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