Lot
189 
1870, 24¢ purple, o.g., lightly hinged, exceptional centering within wide margins, strong brilliant color, Extremely Fine to Superb, this being one of four examples to receive this grade with only one higher (95J); with 1993 P.F. and 2003 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $9,250). Scott No. 153 $1,700.
A CHOICE ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 24¢ NATIONAL BANK NOTE ISSUE.
Realized: $5,500