Lot 3172 o
1863, 24¢ lilac, exceptionally well centered within large margins all around, strong color, canceled by Boston segmented grid and bit of red exchange cds, Extremely Fine; with 2003 P.F., 2006 and 2012 P.S.E. certificates, latter two Graded (XF-S 95, SMQ $3,500), with only four graded higher.Scott No. 78 $400.
A WONDERFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 24¢ LILAC 1863 ISSUE, GRADED XF-S 95 BY THE P.S.E.