Lot 153 o
1863, 24¢ grayish lilac, waffle grid cancel, beautifully centered amid uncommonly wide margins, strong vivid gray lilac color, Extremely Fine to Superb, this is the highest grade and one of four to share this grade; with 2000 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $3,500).Scott No. 78a $400.
AN EXCEPTIONAL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1863 24¢ GRAYISH LILAC ISSUE.
Realized: $1,800