Lot 1975
1879, 1¢ dark ultramarine. Full o.g., choice centering, rich bright color, Extremely Fine; with 2008 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $800).Scott No. 182 $350.
Realized: $400
Lot 1976 P
1879, 2¢ vermilion, small die proof. On card, immaculate, hint of minor oxidizing, Very Fine.Scott No. 183P2 $190.
Realized: $50
Lot 1977 P
1879, 2¢ vermilion, small die proof. On card, immaculate, Very Fine.Scott No. 183P2 $190.
Realized: $90
Lot 1978 o
1879, 3¢ green. Left margin single with crazy perfs from margin fold over, sharp neat duplex cancel, precision centering amid exceptionally wide margins, vibrant rich color and crisp impression, Extremely Fine and choice, a striking gem; with 2005 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 184 $1.
Realized: $120
Lot 1979 o
1879, 3¢ green. Light cancel, choice centering amid huge margins, strong bright color, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo; with 2008 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup Jumbo 95J, $135 for 95 & $470 for 98).Scott No. 184 $1.
Realized: $115
Lot 1980 o
1879, 3¢ green. Very light purple cancel, well centered amid large margins, strong bold color, Extremely Fine.Scott No. 184 $1.
Realized: $20
Lot 1981 o
1879, 3¢ green. Neat geometric cancel, large oversized margins, deep bold color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.Scott No. 184 $1.
Realized: $35
Lot 1982 E
1877, 3¢ P.B.N.C. Washington essays. Die on proof paper, five die essays, 184-E5b brown, and 184-E5c (4) two scarlet on yellow, one olive green on pale pink, and one dull violet on buff, Very Fine.Scott No. 184-E5b $700.
Realized: $100
Lot 1983 E
1877, 2¢-3¢ Banknote Essays. Eight essays, 183-E2b (2) green and blue violet, 184-E1b dull violet, 184-E1i deep carmine, 184- E1k green and 184-E5f (3) red-orange, rose lilac, and carmine, o.g. where applicable, few have minor flaws, mostly Very Fine.Scott No. 184-E $775.
Realized: $100
Lot 1984 E
1877, 3¢ C.B.N.C. Washington essay. Complete unadopted design, plate on white paper, perf'd and gummed, twelve essays, 184-E12d (7) four with o.g., one part o.g., 184-E12c green, and 184-E13d (5) one o.g. brown single and one o.g. red brown block of four, couple with minor flaws, F.-V.F. overall. Brazer No. 115aE-Fd.Scott No. 184-E12d $1,000.
Realized: $125