Lot 1828 o
1862, 24¢ Washington color study, of 11 stamps showing all the major shades except the rare blackish violet, with additional minor shade varieties for Scott #70, 78 (lilac and dark lilac) and 78a, includes the scarce violet and a sound example of the pale gray violet, various cancels; some small faults, a Very Fine and seldom offered study; accompanied by eight certificates.Scott No. 70//78 $8,675.
Realized: $1,600