Lot 1940 o
1869, 24¢ green & violet, light quartered cork and small portion of red transit cancels, perfect centering of design within large beautifully balanced margins, rich vibrant colors in bright paper, a Superb gem, one of two examples to receive this grade with only one higher (98J); with 2016 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $14,250).Scott No. 120 $650.
WITHOUT QUESTION OF OF THE FINEST USED EXAMPLES OF THE 1869 24¢ PICTORIAL ISSUES IN EXISTENCE.
Realized: $8,500