Lot
4143 
1861-66 (1875 Re-issue), 24¢ dark violet, o.g., lightly hinged, rich vibrant color on bright paper, choice centering amid evenly balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with only 346 sold; with 2004 P.F. & 2007 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90, SMQ $12,600). Scott No. 109 $6,000.
A WONDERFUL ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 24¢ RE-ISSUE, AN EXCEEDINGLY DIFFICULT ISSUE TO FIND IN SUCH CHOICE CONDITION.
Realized: $9,500