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24c Violet, Thin Paper (70c). Unusually dark shade and proof-like impression, well-balanced margins, centrally-struck target cancel VERY FINE AND CHOICE. AN ATTRACTIVE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 24-CENT VIOLET ON THIN PAPER. The 24c 1861 exists in four basic shades of Violet: Dark Violet (August 1861 trial printing, formerly Scott 60); Violet on Thin Paper (August-September 1861 regular issue, Scott 70c — the shade offered here); Pale Gray Violet (1861 regular issue, Scott 70d) and Blackish Violet (ca. 1863 printing, Scott 78c). With 1983 and 1996 P.F. certificates. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 224 |
US$700.00 |
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24c Violet, Thin Paper (70c). Choice centering, rich color nicely complemented by bold blue grid cancels (probably Cincinnati) EXTREMELY FINE. A WONDERFUL EXAMPLE OF THE TRUE 24-CENT 1861 VIOLET ON THIN PAPER. The 24c 1861 exists in four basic shades of Violet: Dark Violet (August 1861 trial printing, formerly Scott 60); Violet on Thin Paper (August-September 1861 regular issue, Scott 70c — the shade offered here); Pale Gray Violet (1861 regular issue, Scott 70d) and Blackish Violet (ca. 1863 printing, Scott 78c). With 1999 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 223 |
US$1,800.00 |
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24c Steel Blue (Scott 70b). Rich color, bold socked-on-the-nose strike of large Boston “Paid” grid, few small faults, Very Fine appearance, with 1996 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 220 |
US$190.00 |
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24c Pale Gray Violet, Thin Paper (Scott 70d). Deep rich color and detailed impression nicely contrasted by red target cancel, choice centering EXTREMELY FINE. A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT PALE GRAY VIOLET ON THIN PAPER. ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE WITH THE RED CANCEL. Ex “J & J”. With 1988 P.F. certificate. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 229 |
US$6,750.00 |
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24c Violet, Thin Paper (Scott 70c). Perfectly centered with wide margins, intense Violet color and proof-like impression, bold blue “Cincinnati O. Aug. 10” circular datestamp and also part of red foreign transit handstamp at bottom, most recent certificate notes corner perf crease at top right and 1mm tear at top left, Extremely Fine appearance, combined with the blue and red cancellations, the shade of this stamp and its superb overall appearance make this a desirable stamp, with 1985 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 226 |
US$1,300.00 |
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24c Violet, Thin Paper (Scott 70c). Wonderful margins and centering with perforations clear of design all around, magnificent deep “Cincinnati” shade with appropriate dark blue “Cincinnati O. Dec. 6” double-circle datestamp, slightly nibbed perfs at top, still Very Fine and choice, tremendous eye-appeal Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 225 |
US$400.00 |
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24c Pale Gray Violet, Thin Paper (70d). Near perfect centering with unusually wide margins, the delicate early shade on thin crisp paper, razor-sharp strike of large green 6-ring target cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN EXTRAORDINARY STAMP THAT COMBINES ONE OF THE RAREST 1861 SHADES WITH A TRUE GREEN CANCEL — IN SUPERB FLAWLESS CONDITION. The 24c Pale Gray Violet shade, Scott 70d, comes from an early 1861 printing on thin paper, a characteristic shared by the Violet and Steel Blue stamps. Scott 70d’s rarity has been more widely recognized in recent years. This stamp, cancelled by a large 6-ring target in deep green ink, is incalculably rare. While we must always allow for the possibility of another example, it requires great imagination to envision another superbly-centered 24c Pale Gray Violet in sound condition, cancelled in green. This is not an offering likely to duplicated. With 1988 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 228 |
US$14,000.00 |
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24c Violet, Thin Paper (Scott 70c). Intense shade and impression on bright paper, cancelled by well-struck criss-crossed grids, few shortish perfs not mentioned on accompanying certificate, otherwise Extremely Fine, a stamp with nice visual appeal, with 1996 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 227 |
US$500.00 |
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24c Dark Red Lilac, “Boston Purple” (70 var). Intense shade and impression, beautifully centered, Boston “Paid” in oval cancel (associated with early 1861 shades), Extremely Fine, the rare and distinctive Boston Purple and Rich Red Lilac shades are described in an article by William K. Herzog (Chronicle 124), this stamp is ex Caspary, Moody (where described as “Red Violet”), Klein and Zoellner, with 1988 P.F. certificate as Red Lilac Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 202 |
US$1,400.00 |
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24c Red Lilac (Scott 70). Intense shade and impression, neat strike of San Francisco cogwheel cancel and also red transit datestamp at left, Very Fine, with 2007 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 208 |
US$250.00 |
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24c Red Lilac (Scott 70). Intense shade and proof-like impression, well-struck 11-bar grid cancel, wide margins, Extremely Fine, with 1994 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 207 |
US$375.00 |
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24c Brown Lilac (Scott 70a). Radiant color and crisp impression, neat strike of target cancel and red circular datestamp at lower left, superior centering EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 24-CENT BROWN LILAC, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. With 1994 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ value $3,000.00). Only two have graded higher (at 95J and 98, offered in our Kirke and Merlin sales) and only five others share this grade. This is the first example in this grade we have offered. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 209 |
US$3,000.00 |
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24c Red Lilac (Scott 70). Deep rich color and proof-like impression, choice centering with wide and balanced margins, neat strike of Oroville Cal. double-circle datestamp, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, with 1989 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 204 |
US$400.00 |
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24c Red Lilac (Scott 70). Deep shade and proof-like impression, perfectly centered, neat strike of segmented cork cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 24-CENT RED LILAC ISSUE. THIS STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. — THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED. With 2000 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ price $4,900.00). This is the highest grade awarded. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 203 |
US$2,100.00 |
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24c Red Lilac (Scott 70). Intense shade and impression nicely complemented by red grid cancel which appears to float on top of the design, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 1994 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 206 |
US$500.00 |