Lot 3174
1863, 24¢ lilac, deep rich color, tied by circular grid cancel, red "N. York Am. Pkt. 'Paid 3' Aug 24" exchange cds (inverted date slug) on 1867 folded letter to London, England, red London Paid (9.4) entry cds and receiving backstamp, Extremely Fine; with 2009 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 78 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $290
Lot 3175 o
1863, 24¢ grayish lilac, choice centered with strong detailed impression and rich color on bright paper, sharp four-ring target cancel and bit of red transit postmark, Extremely Fine and attractive; with 2009 and 2015 P.S.E. certificates, both Graded (XF 90, SMQ $1,000).Scott No. 78a $425.
Realized: $725
Lot 3176
1863, 24¢ grayish lilac, tear and nick, used with 1¢ blue (63), 3¢ rose (65) and 10¢ green (68) pair, tied by circular grid cancels duplexed with "San Francisco, Cal. Sep 3, 1864" cds on blue folded cover to London, England, endorsed "Via Panama" at lower left, red "N. York, Br. Pkt. '38' Sep" credit exchange cds, red London Pair arrival cds; right 10¢ minor corner crease, horizontal file fold away from stamps, still a Very Fine and attractive four-color 1861-issue franking at double the 24¢ rate to Great Britain; with 2020 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 78a Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $525