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24c Lilac (78). Well-centered, rich color, face-free strike of circular datestamp cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 2015 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85)
24c Lilac (78). Jumbo margins and choice centering, pastel shade complemented by bold blue target cancel and Baltimore Md. circular datestamp from a duplex device, an Extremely Fine Gem example of the Lilac shade (Scott 78) despite its conservative grade and incorrect identification as Scott 70, with 2020 P.S.E. certificate as No. 70, which it is not (VF 80 Jumbo), accompanied by the Dec. 1864 cover to England from which this stamp originates (and 2000 P.S.E. certificate for on-cover), the shade, paper and use in Dec. 1864 all point to Lilac, Scott 78
24c Lilac (78). Wide margins including huge straddle pane margin at right with centerline, dark shade, circular grid and trace of red cancels, Extremely Fine, a striking stamp, with 2020 P.F. certificate
24c Lilac (78). Intense shade and detailed impression on bright paper, unusually wide and balanced margins, bold strike of segmented cork cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL WIDE-MARGINED USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1863 24-CENT IN THE LILAC SHADE.
With 2012 and 2015 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95 XQ). The "XQ" denotes extraordinary quality. With 2013 P.S.A.G. certificate (Superb 98)
24c Lilac (78). Remarkably detailed impression on bright paper, neat strike of target and red transit cancel at left, gorgeous centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1863 24-CENT IN THE LILAC SHADE.
With 2015 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,500.00)
24c Lilac (78). Wide margins and choice centering, fresh color, cork cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2001 P.F. certificate
24c Lilac (78). Rich color, cancelled by bold strike of Waterbury Conn. Bridgeport Fireman fancy cancel, (Rohloff E-6), stamp with light creasesEXTREMELY FINE STRIKE OF THE FAMOUS BRIDGEPORT FIREMAN FANCY CANCELLATION, WHICH WAS CREATED IN WATERBURY BY POSTMASTER JOHN W. HILL. ITS USE ON A 24-CENT STAMP IS LIKELY UNIQUE.
This cancel was inspired by the annual Bridgeport Fireman's Parade through Waterbury. It is almost always seen on 3c stamps, though a few are known on 1c stamps or on a 3c entire. This use on a 24c stamp is truly remarkable -- we can only fantasize about what the cover must have looked like.
Ex Hessel and Jennings. With 1976 P.F. and 1994 P.S.E. certificates.
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24c Lilac (78). Rich color on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, red quartered cork cancel, fresh and Extremely Fine, a pretty stamp, with 1988, 2000 and 2016 P.F. certificates
24c Lilac (78). Brilliant color, Jumbo margins, neat strike of Bat fancy cancel of Hingham Mass. (Skinner-Eno PA-BT 1), trace of red circular datestamp at leftEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 1863 24-CENT LILAC WITH A "BAT" FANCY CANCEL.
Ex Saadi. With 1990 P.F. and 2014 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $1,950.00 without premium for the fancy cancel)
24c Lilac (78). Rich color, bold strike of unusual large grid in circle handstamp, wide margins, Very Fine and choice, ex Koppersmith, with 1987 and 1992 P.F. certificates
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