1861, 24¢ dark violet, First Design. O.g., lightly hinged, rich deep dark violet shade enhancing a crisp detailed impression, well centered for this difficult issue, Very Fine, with 2012 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 60; $15,000.

A CHOICE ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 24¢ FIRST DESIGN ISSUE. Scott $15,000
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Scott $15,000

1861, 90¢ dull blue, First Design, imperf. Margins clear to mostly large, rich deep color on bright paper, Very Fine, Scott catalog value for half of a pair, with 2011 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 62a; $2,250. Scott $2,250
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Scott $2,250

1861, 90¢ dull blue, First Design, imperf. Horizontal pair, without gum, ample margins, deep bold color; horizontal crease, Very Fine appearance, with 1967 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 62a; $5,500. Scott $5,500
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Scott $5,500