Lot
3242 
1863, 24¢ lilac, o.g., lightly hinged, beautifully centered, bright Post Office color and freshness, an Extremely Fine gem; with 1993 P.S.E. & 2001 P.F. certificates.Scott No. 78 $2,750.
THE 1861-66 24¢ ISSUE IS EXTREMELY RARE IN SOUND, WELL-CENTERED ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION. THE SHADE AND IMPRESSION OF THIS STAMP ARE VERY RARELY ENCOUNTERED.
This lovely stamp shows every background line and detail of the lathe work with perfect clarity.
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Realized: $2,000