1870, 24¢ Purple, o.g., fairly light hinging, exceptional centering amid large beautifully balanced margins, stunning rich color and crisp detailed impression which is often lacking on this issue, Extremely Fine to Superb, with one of only four examples to obtain this grade with only one higher; with 2004 P.F. and 2005 & 2007 P.S.E. certificates, the later Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $9,250). Scott No. 153  $1,800. A MAGNIFICENT GEM MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 24¢ NATIONAL BANK NOTE ISSUE. $0 (Image)

1870, 24¢ Purple, full o.g., small hinged remnant, uncommonly wide margins, detailed impression enhanced by deep rich color not normally encountered on this issue, Very Fine and attractive; with 2015 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 153  $1,800. AN EYE-ARRESTING MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 24¢ BANKNOTE ISSUE. $0 (Image)

1870, 24¢ Purple, in combination with 1873, 2¢ brown + 10¢ brown, horizontal strip of three on 1874 cover to Ahmednugger, India, all tied by segmented cork cancels, red "Boston, Paid, Aug 5" exchange cds, red "London, Paid, 17 Au 74" transit cds and red "2d" credit handstamp, reverse with Sea Post Office and receiving postmarks, Extremely Fine; with 2000 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 153+157+161  Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. ONE OF THE FINEST THREE COLOR FRANKING COVERS TO INDIA FROM THE FAMOUS BISSELL CORRESPONDENCE. $0 (Image)