Lot 2111
1861, 24¢ dark violet, First Design, o.g., fairly light hinging, rich deep dark violet shade enhancing a crisp detailed impression, well centered for this difficult issue, Very Fine, this being among the finest sound mint original gum stamps with only a small handful exist as such; with 1975 and 2001 P.F. certificates.Scott No. 60 $15,000.
A STUNNING EXAMPLE OF THE VERY RARE 1861 24¢ "AUGUST" ISSUE AND ONE OF THE FEW WITH ORIGINAL GUM AND IN SOUND CONDITION.
Realized: $10,500