Lot 152 o
1863, 24¢ lilac, socked-on-the-nose strike of the fancy Bat of Hingham, Mass. and portion of red transit cancels, choice centering amid wide margins, exceptional color and impression, Extremely Fine and choice.Scott No. 78 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $1,000
Lot 153 o
1863, 24¢ grayish lilac, waffle grid cancel, beautifully centered amid uncommonly wide margins, strong vivid gray lilac color, Extremely Fine to Superb, this is the highest grade and one of four to share this grade; with 2000 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $3,500).Scott No. 78a $400.
AN EXCEPTIONAL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1863 24¢ GRAYISH LILAC ISSUE.
Realized: $1,800
Lot
154 
1863, 24¢ grayish lilac, tied by New York foreign mail grid cancel, red "N.York Br. Packet 'Paid 19' Aug" exchange office credit cds on 1867 cover to London, redirected to Islington on arrival with Great Britain 1858 1 d red (SG 43) tied by bold "London SP 7 '67" duplex, Very Fine and most attractive forwarded use; with 1993 Rendon certificate. Scott No. 78a Estimate $500 - 750.