Lot 703
1879, 1¢ dark ultramarine. O.g., lightly hinged, well centered, fresh and Extremely Fine; with 1990 and 2003 P.F. certificates.Scott No. 182 $350.
Realized: $425
Lot 704
1879, 2¢ vermilion. O.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), beautifully centered with huge margins, bright fresh Post Office color, an Extremely Fine gem; with photocopy of 1987 P.F. certificate for pair.Scott No. 183 $150.
Realized: $325
Lot 705
1879, 3¢ green. O.g., never hinged, fresh Post Office color, large margins, Very Fine and choice; with 1999 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 184 $425 for hinged.
Realized: $250
Lot 706
1879, 3¢ green. Lovely example with beautiful centering and pristine color, o.g., hinged, Extremely Fine; with 2002 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 184 $120.
Realized: $135
Lot 707 /
1879, 3¢ green. Top margin plate block of 16 with imprint, o.g., 8 stamps never hinged, bright color, hinge reattachment between 5th & 6th vertical rows and other reinforced separations, otherwise Fine.Scott No. 184 $2,230.
Realized: $220
Lot 708
1879, 5¢ blue. O.g., large even margins, bright fresh color, Very Fine and choice, a gorgeous stamp; with 2002 P.F. certificate and 2006 P.S.E. Graded certificate (VF 80, $550).Scott No. 185 $550.
Realized: $450
Lot 709 ()
1879, 6¢ pink. Unused, bright delicate shade, Very Fine and attractive; with 1987 and 2005 P.F. certificates.Scott No. 186 $450.
Realized: $180
Lot 710 o
1879, 6¢ pink. Cork cancel, beautifully centered amid well balanced margins, strong bright color, Extremely Fine, choice so nice.Scott No. 186 $28.
Realized: $90
Lot 711 ()
1879, 10¢ brown, without secret mark. Unused, well centered with huge margins, fresh color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, a lovely stamp; with 1991 P.S.E. certificate and 2005, 2006 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (VF-XF 85, $1,400).Scott No. 187 $1,400.
Realized: $1,050
Lot 712 o
1879, 10¢ brown, without secret mark. Neat central grid cancel, exceptional centering amid large beautifully balanced margins, rich bright color, an Extremely Fine gem, a striking gem.Scott No. 187 $28.
Realized: $3,000