12c Black (69). Almost
perfectly centered with well-balanced margins, intense shade, bold strike
of circle of V's cancel and part of red circular datestamp at top,
Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.F. certificate
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24c Red Lilac (70).
Original gum, absolutely stunning deep rich color and sharp proof-like
impression, choice centering with remarkably well-balanced
marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL STAMP IN TERMS OF COLOR, IMPRESSION, CENTERING, AND FRESHNESS OF PAPER AND GUM.
With a growing awareness by collectors that 1861 Issues (5c and up) are exceedingly scarce in well-centered, original-gum condition, we would expect this stamp to draw keen competition. Although one finds the 24c unused without gum in this grade, original-gum examples are often poorly centered or faulty. Only on rare occasions has our firm offered a 24c Red Lilac of this quality. The 1861-62 Red Lilac shade is actually one of the scarcest of the 24c color varieties to find in sound well-centered original-gum condition, despite its lower Scott catalogue value relative to the other shades.
With 2002 P.F. certificate (Image)
24c Red Lilac (70). Deep
rich color, light strike of grid cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.F.
certificate (Image)
24c Red Lilac (70). Deep
rich color, neat strike of grid cancel, fresh and Very Fine, with 2004
P.S.E. certificate (Image)
24c Red Lilac, Brown Lilac
(70, 70a). Fresh colors, grid cancels, Very Fine and choice, with 1988
and 1985 P.F. certificates (Image) 
24c Steel Blue (70b).
Part original gum, bright Steel Blue color, well-centered with full and
intact perforations at bottom, small corner crease at top
rightEXTREMELY FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT STEEL BLUE 1861 ISSUE, WHICH IS EXTREMELY RARE WITH ORIGINAL GUM.
The Steel Blue shade was produced early in the series of 24c 1861 colors, and it is extremely scarce in any condition. Examples with original gum are rare, and those with Very Fine or Extremely Fine centering are of tremendous rarity.
With 1987 P.F. certificate (Image)
24c Steel Blue (70b).
Unused (no gum), beautiful true Steel Blue shade, unusually well-centered,
nibbed perf at leftVERY FINE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE ELUSIVE 24-CENT 1861 STEEL BLUE. RARE IN THIS SOUND UNUSED CONDITION.
With 1984 P.F. certificate (Image)
24c Steel Blue (70b).
Superb centering and margins, intense color and impression nicely
contrasted by red grid cancel, long and full perfs all
aroundEXTREMELY FINE. A STRIKING EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 24-CENT STEEL BLUE. ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE WITH A RED GRID CANCEL.
With 2004 P.F. certificate (Image)
24c Steel Blue (70b).
Well-balanced margins, deep rich color in the true Steel Blue color, bold
grid cancel, Very Fine and choice example of the 24c Steel Blue, with 1982
P.F. certificate (Image)
24c Steel Blue (70b).
Beautifully centered with nicely balanced margins, deep shade on fresh
paper, bold large Boston "Paid" grid cancel, tiny corner crease, otherwise
Extremely Fine (Image)
24c Violet, Thin Paper
(70c). Deep rich color nicely contrasted by red grid cancel,
Very Fine and choice, with 1996 P.F. certificate
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