Lot 195
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1870, 24¢ purple, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing (142), quite nicely centered for the 24¢ grilled Bank Note. Bright color with complimentary and rare purple target cancel and grill points visible front and back. Fresh Very Fine. Scott $9,000
AN ESPECIALLY CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 24¢ H GRILL, WHICH IN ADDITION TO HAVING PRETTY COLOR, HAS A COLOR MATCHING CANCEL RATHER THAN USUAL HEAVY BLACK CANCELS.
Expertization: with 1998 P.F. certificate.
Provenance: Wingate
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Realized $7,500 |