1860, 24¢ gray lilac. Beautifully centered single in combination with 1857, 3¢ dull red paying the 27¢ French mail rate to Florence, Italy, tied by large Boston "Paid" handstamp with "Boston, Paid 24, Nov 14" exchange cds alongside, reverse with "Boston, Br. Pkt." and Paris transit cds's, cover with part backflap and restored nick at top, Very Fine appearance; with 1961 R.P.S. certificate. Scott No. 37+26  Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. $0 (Image)

1860, 24¢ gray lilac. O.g., very lightly hinged, well centered especially for the issue, deep rich color, bright and uncommonly fresh, Very Fine and choice; with 2001 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 37  $1,700. $0 (Image)

1860, 24¢ gray lilac. O.g., hinge remnants, centered to bottom with large margins around, rich shade, tiny perf crease at top left, otherwise Fine. Scott No. 37  $1,700. $0 (Image)

1860, 24¢ gray lilac. Red grid cancel, wide margins, strong bright color, Very Fine; with 2001 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 37  $400. $0 (Image)

1860, 24¢ gray lilac. Red town cancel, well centered, corner crease at top left, Very Fine appearance; with 2005 A.P.S. certificate. Scott No. 37  $440. $0 (Image)