Lot 4106 o
1860, 24¢ gray lilac, red grid cancel, exceptional centering amid wide margins with design clear of perforations at top and bottom (extremely rare thus), intensely rich color, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2020 Crowe certificate Graded (XF-Sup 95, SSV $3,650).Scott No. 37 $375.
AN OUTSTANDING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1860 24¢ WASHINGTON ISSUE.
Although the 24¢ denomination was introduced in 1857, it was not put into use until July 1860. The issue was demonetized only thirteen months later. The 24¢ denomination was primarily used for the 24¢ U.S.-G.B. treaty rate to the United Kingdom. Toppan Carpenter's typically erratic perforating continued with the 24¢ issue, coupled with the short period of use, are the primary reasons why superb used examples of the 24¢ 1860 are so difficult to find.
Realized: $1,050