DESCRIPTION

24¢ Gray Lilac, F. Grill (99), Positions 84-87/94-97R6, block of eight from the right pane with “ENGRAVED BY THE NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY CITY OF NEW YORK.” imprint and “NO. 6 Plate.” in bottom selvage, lightly hinged original gum with tiny hinge slivers along perimeter to protect the integrity of the perforations, a few separations in selvage, crisp shade

PROVENANCE

* George H. Worthington, J. C. Morgenthau sale, 8/21-23/1917, lot 391

* Wharton Sinkler (not in sales; Mekeel’s 1/4/1926 and 3/25/1935)

* Amos Eno, Harmer, Rooke sale, 5/18/1954, lot 33, to Weills for Phillips

* Benjamin D. Phillips (collection sold privately to Weills, 1968)

* Siegel Auction Galleries, 1983 Rarities of the World, 4/23/1983, Sale 618, lot 119, to Chapin

* John C. Chapin (collection sold privately to William H. Gross, 2002)

CENSUS, LITERATURE AND EXHIBITION REFERENCES

* John C. Chapin, A Census of United States Classic Plate Blocks 1851-1882, 1984 Supplement, Collectors Club Philatelist, May-June 1984, fig. 2

* World Stamp Show 2016 Court of Honor (Gross)

CONDITION NOTES

* Very Fine; ink spot and inclusion in top right stamp, minor separations

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