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24c Deep Violet, Re-Issue (109). Original gum, deep rich color, well-balanced margins, perfs scissors-separated top and bottom but intactVERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE.
Only 346 sold. With 1987 P.F. certificate
24c Deep Violet, Re-Issue (109). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color and proof-like impression, choice centering with balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS EASILY ONE OF THE FINEST ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLES OF THE 24-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE.
The 24c Re-Issue was printed from the original plate of 200 subjects. 10,000 were printed (50 impressions). Only 346 of the 24c were sold; the remaining 9,654 were destroyed on July 16, 1884. The quantity sold for the 24c (346) is close in number to several lower values, including the 12c and 15c (389 and 397, respectively). However, the 24c is scarcer and appears less frequently at auction. It is also one of the three values most difficult to obtain in choice original-gum condition (the others are the 3c and 30c).
With 1967 and 1998 P.F. certificates. With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $12,600.00). This is a very conservative grade in our opinion. Viewed in relation to P.S.E.'s grading guide, we feel this is deserving of a 95. In any case, only two stamps grade higher than this 90 (both at 95)
24c Deep Violet, Re-Issue (109). Large part original gum described on accompanying certificates as original gum, deep rich color and detailed impression, Very Fine, only 346 sold, with 1969 and 2000 P.F. and 1992 P.S.E. certificates
24c Deep Violet, Re-Issue (109). Original gum, h.r., rich color, Fine, only 346 sold, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate
24c Deep Violet, Re-Issue (109). Original gum, h.r., intense shade, well-centered with balanced margins, a couple short perfs at bottom right, appears Very Fine, with 2012 P.F. certificate
24c Deep Violet, Re-Issue (109). Original gum, lightly hinged, sharp proof-like impression on crisp bright paper, beautiful centering with long and full perforationsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A WONDERFULLY CHOICE EXAMPLE OF ONE OF THE RAREST 1861-66 RE-ISSUES. THE 24-CENT IS EXCEEDINGLY DIFFICULT TO LOCATE IN THIS SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION.
The 24c Re-Issue was printed from the original plate of 200 subjects.10,000 were printed (50 impressions). Only 346 of the 24c were sold; the remaining 9,654 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
The quantity issued for the 24c 1861 Re-Issue (346) is close in number to several lower values, including the 12c and 15c (389 and 397, respectively). However, the 24c is scarcer and appears less frequently at auction. It is also one of the three values most difficult to obtain in choice original-gum condition (the others are the 3c and 30c). Though this is not graded, looking at the P.S.E. Population Report, two are graded 95 (we have never offered either) and four are graded 90 (last we offered was in 2010).
With 1994 P.F. certificate
24c Deep Violet, Re-Issue (109). Slightly disturbed original gum, exceptional color and impression on bright paper, single corner perf crease, otherwise Fine, only 346 sold
24c Deep Violet, Re-Issue (109). Original gum, deep rich color and proof-like impression, well-centered but reperfed at bottom, appears Extremely Fine, small red backstamp, only 346 sold, with 1972 P.F. (as sound) and 2017 P.S.E. certificates
24c Deep Violet, Re-Issue (109). Original gum, rich re-issue color, sharp detailed impression, Fine, only 346 sold
24c Deep Violet, Re-Issue (109). Redistributed original gum, excellent color and impression on bright white paper, Fine, only 346 sold, with 1987 P.F. certificate
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