1870, 24¢ purple, grilled. Cork cancel, nicely centered, typical shade, clear grill impression, F.-V.F., a very rare key grill issue and a tough stamp in sound condition; with 1998 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 142  $6,500. $0 (Image)

1870, 24¢ purple, grilled. Usual centering and color, small faults, about Fine appearance, still extremely rare variety, listed but unpriced in Scott. Scott No. 142  $6,500 for normal. $0 (Image)