Lot 868
1870, 24¢ purple, disturbed o.g., exceptional centering within large evenly balanced margins all around, remarkably rich color for this nortorious pale color issue, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 1985 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $9,250 for o.g.).Scott No. 153 $1,800.
A CHOICE ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 24¢ NATIONAL BANK NOTE ISSUE.