Sale 117: The Dr. Armando Grassi Collection

Lot 3245 o   

1863, 24¢ grayish lilac, bold blue Baltimore, Md. town and target duplex cancel, beautiful rich color and uncommonly deep shade, exceptional detailed impression and choice centering, an Extremely Fine gem; with 2004 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 78a    $425.

A MARVELOUS EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 24-CENT GRAYISH LILAC FEATURING OUTSTANDING CENTERING, FRESH COLOR, SHARP IMPRESSION AND A BEAUTIFUL BLUE CANCELLATION.



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Realized: $400

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Lot 3246 o   

1863, 24¢ grayish lilac, full neat strike of red Newark town cancel, rich bold color, Very Fine and attractive; with 1989, 1991 P.F. & 2017 P.S.A.G. certificates.
Scott No. 78a    $465.

AN OUTSTANDING STAMP WITH THIS VIVID COLOR CANCEL FOR THE FINEST COLLECTION.



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Realized: $375

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Lot 3247 o   

1863, 24¢ "Steel" gray, large margins and wonderfully centered, rich color especially for this notoriously pale shade, neat target cancel, Extremely Fine and choice; with 1993 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 78b    $450.

A VERY DIFFICULT SHADE TO FIND AND IN THIS GEM CONDITION, IT IS A TRUE RARITY.



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Realized: $600

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