1870, 24¢ purple, waffle grid cancel, precision centering amid large beautifully balanced margins, rich bold color seldom encountered on this issue, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2013 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $1,200). Scott No. 153  $230. $0 (Image)

1870, 24¢ purple, red target cancels, exceptional centering amid well balanced margins, rich bright color, trivial short perf at top, Extremely Fine and choice; with 1987 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates. Scott No. 153  $230. $0 (Image)

1870, 24¢ purple, red NYFM cancel (Weiss GE-EP11), nicely balanced margins, strong bright color, Extremely Fine; with 2009 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 153  $245. $0 (Image)

1870, 24¢ purple, red NYFM cancel (Weiss ST-MP5), choice centering amid large well balanced margins, strong bright color and clear detailed impression, Extremely Fine; with 1985 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 153  $245. $0 (Image)

1870, 24¢ purple, red NYFM cancels (Weiss ST-MP3), well centered, bright vivid color, Extremely Fine; with 1993 and 2010 P.F. certificates, the later Graded (XF 90, SSV $450). Scott No. 153  $245. $0 (Image)