Lot 349
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1870, 24¢ purple, grilled (142), exceptionally well centered, with lovely pastel color, a nicely defined grill and neatly struck quartered cork cancels, faint pressed crease visible on reverse, Extremely Fine appearance. Scott $6,500
CONSIDERING THAT MOST OF THE GRILLED 24¢ NATIONALS ARE POORLY CENTERED WITH WEAK COLOR AND HEAVY CANCELS, THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST APPEARING EXTANT.
Expertization: 1998 P.F. Certificate.
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Realized $4,000 |