1860, 24¢ gray lilac, o.g., never hinged, remarkable centering amid wide margins with perfs clear of design at top and bottom, uncommonly deep rich color and crisp impression on bright paper, Extremely Fine and choice, in the P.S.E. Population Report, only six never hinged examples have ever been graded, with this being the highest award grade, the next highest being an 85 (two examples).; with 2013 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90). Scott No. 37  $1,400 for hinged. TRULY OUTSTANDING AND WITHOUT QUESTION THE FINEST KNOWN MINT NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1860 24¢ GRAY LILAC ISSUE IN EXISTENCE. $0 (Image)

1860, 24¢ gray lilac, part o.g., rich color, reperfed at right and tiny thin, Very Fine appearance. Scott No. 37  $1,400. $0 (Image)

1860, 24¢ gray lilac, block of 4, full o.g. with fairly light hinging, wide margins, fresh and bright with strong bold color, Very Fine; with 2014 P.S.E. Graded certificate (VF 80). Scott No. 37  $9,500. AN ATTRACTIVE ORIGINAL GUM BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE 1860 24¢ GRAY LILAC. $0 (Image)

1860, 24¢ gray lilac, neat large Boston "Paid" in grid cancel, choice centering amid wide margins with perfs clear of design, wonderful rich gray lilac color on bright paper, Extremely Fine, choice so nice; with 1983, 1996 and 2010 P.F. certificates, the later Graded (XF 90, SSV $1,100). Scott No. 37  $375. $0 (Image)

1860, 24¢ gray lilac, black grids and red town corner cancels, wide margins, rich color and sharp proof-like impression, Very Fine and attractive; with 2010 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 37  $375. $0 (Image)