Lot 1318
1861, 24¢ steel blue (70b), rich distinctive color and prooflike impression on bright paper. Full lightly hinged original gum. Exceptionally fresh and choice Very Fine.
Scott $11,000
A PRISTINE MINT EXAMPLE OF THIS EARLY PRINTING, ESPECIALLY RARE WITH FULL ORIGINAL GUM.
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
The 24¢ Steel Blue is one of the rarest 1861 issues, and even more so with original gum. There are less than a dozen certified sound mint examples.
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