Lot 124
 
1867, 24¢ gray lilac, F. grill (99), block of four. Actually, rather well centered for this value, strong color on bright paper, clearly defined grills, detailed impression. Full lightly hinged original gum. Particularly fresh and Fine.
Scott $40,000
A RARE AND EXCEPTIONALLY FRESH ORIGINAL GUM BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE 1868 24¢ F GRILL IN SOUND CONDITION; AND ARGUABLY THE FINEST KNOWN.
Expertization: 2007 P.F. Certificate.
In our records we record the following mint 1868 24¢ F grill blocks of four: 1. Ex-Caspary, 2. Ex-Lilly, Klein, 3. Ex-Ishikawa (with right selvage), 4. Ex-Sinkler, and 5. The example offered here. All have similar or lesser centering.
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