Sale 973 — 2009 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Saturday, 13 June, 2009
Category — 1861-66 Issue
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
86
24c Lilac (78). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade and impression, well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1863 24-CENT LILAC. THIS ISSUE IS DIFFICULT TO FIND WITH SUCH CHOICE CENTERING.
With 1989 and 2006 P.F. certificates (XF 90)
2,600
3,750