Lot 2121 ()
1866, 15¢ black, no gum, nicely centered amid well balanced margins, strong bold color and crisp impression, Very Fine and choice; with 1989 P.S.E. certificate.Scott No. 77 $1,900 for no gum.
Realized: $1,150
Lot 2122
1863, 24¢ lilac, full o.g., well centered amid nicely balanced margins (especially so for this issue), bright fresh color with sharp impression, Very Fine and choice, a lovely original gum example of this very difficult issue; with 1999 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 78 $2,750.
AN CHOICE MINT ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1863 24¢ LILAC ISSUE.
Realized: $1,900
Lot 2123 ()
1863, 24¢ lilac, no gum, attractive centering amid wide margins, strong bold color and a crisp detailed impression on bright paper, F.-V.F., a lovely mint stamp; with 1997 A.P.S. certificate.Scott No. 78 $950 for no gum.
Realized: $475