24c Lilac and Blackish Violet Shades, 1863 Issue (Scott 78-78c)
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
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| 879 |
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 24c Lilac (78). Brilliant color, Jumbo margins, neat
strike of Bat fancy cancel of Hingham Mass. (Skinner-Eno PA-BT 1), trace of red circular datestamp at left, Extremely Fine, a huge stamp, with 1990 P.F. certificate
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E. $ 400-500
SOLD for $2,800.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 880 |
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 24c Grayish Lilac (78a). Horizontal pair, brilliant
color, each with perfect strike of Bat fancy cancel of Hingham Mass. (Skinner-Eno PA-BT 1), Very Fine and choice, a gorgeous pair, with 1987 and 1992 P.F. certificates, the former as Scott 70a (Image)Search for comparables at
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E. $ 750-1,000
SOLD for $3,250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 881 |
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 24c Lilac (78). Rich color nicely complemented by
Blue Bird fancy cancel of Rockford Ill. (Skinner-Eno PA-B 18), Very Fine and choice, we have offered only a half-dozen unduplicated examples of this cancel since keeping computerized records but always on 3c stamps, this use on a 24c stamp is
a phenomenal rarity, with 1995 P.F. certificate (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 500-750
SOLD for $1,700.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 882 |
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 24c Grayish Lilac (78a). Wide margins, rich color,
cancelled by perfect strike of Horse Head fancy cancel of New York City (Skinner-Eno PA-H 13), small diagonal crease at bottom right of little consequenceEXTREMELY FINE STRIKE OF THE HORSE HEAD FANCY CANCELLATION OF NEW YORK
CITY. The Horse Head and Union Soldier's Head cancellations are two of the more famous fancy cancellations to be used in New York City. With 1997 P.F. certificate
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E. $ 1,000-1,500
SOLD for $5,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 883 |
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 24c Grayish Lilac (78a). Perfect strike of Union
Soldier's Head fancy cancel of New York City (Skinner-Eno PH-F 73), Extremely Fine strike of this rare fancy cancel, ex Koppersmith, with 1988 and 1992 P.F. certificates
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E. $ 500-750
SOLD for $3,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 884 |
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 24c Dark Lilac (78 var). Deep rich color in this
distinct subshade, perfect strike of Star and Rays fancy cancel of Westborough Mass. (Skinner-Eno ST E 18a), Very Fine and choice, a beautiful stamp, with 1991 P.F. certificate (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 400-500
SOLD for $1,300.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 885 |
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 24c Lilac (78). Rich color and proof-like
impression, bold Skull fancy cancel of Cambridge Mass. (Skinner-Eno PH-M 32), trace of red cancel at upper right, Very Fine strike, extremely rare pictorial fancy cancel on the 24c 1861-63 Issue (Image)Search for comparables at
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E. $ 500-750
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 886 |
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 24c Lilac (78). Pretty shade, bold large "L"
letter fancy cancel of Lockport N.Y., Extremely Fine, a gorgeous stamp, with 1989 P.F. certificate (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 400-500
SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 887 |
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 24c Lilac (78). Warm shade, clear strike of
hollow 5-Point Star fancy cancel, additional red cancel at lower right, Very Fine and choice, with 1996 P.F. certificate (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 300-400
SOLD for $475.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 888 |
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 24c Lilac (78). Bright shade, perfect strike of
"Paid" Shield with Stars and Stripes fancy cancel of Dedham Mass. (Skinner-Eno PM-PE 4), trace of red cancel at lower left, small corner crease at bottom left, small repairs at right, still an Extremely Fine strike of this attractive fancy
cancel and very rare on a high-value stamp, with 1992 P.F. certificate (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 300-400
SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 889 |
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 24c Grayish Lilac (78a). Radiant color beautifully
complemented by red "PAID" in lozenge cancel, Very Fine strike, a pretty stamp, with 1977 P.F. certificate (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 465.00
SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction |
