Lot 3173 o
1863, 24¢ lilac, exceptionally well centered within unusually large even margins, intense shade and impression on bright paper, segmented cork cancel, an Extremely Fine gem, ex-Morton; with 2012 and 2015 P.F. certificate, latter graded (XF-S 95 XQ), also with 2013 P.S.A.G. certificate graded (Superb 98).Scott No. 78 $400.
A HANDSOME LARGE-MARGINED USED EXAMPLE OF THE 24¢ LILAC 1863 ISSUE WITH GREAT EYE APPEAL, GRADED XF-S 95 XQ BY THE P.F., THE "XQ" DENOTING EXTRAORDINARY QUALITY.