Lot
2012 
1861, 3¢ brown rose, First Design, o.g., lightly hinged, rich deep color, fresh and Very Fine; with 2004 P.F. certificate (formerly Scott 56). Scott No. 56-E15h $550.
Realized: $500
Lot
2013 ()
1861, 5¢ brown, First Design, without gum, remarkably well centered amid usual tight margins only impinging on the outer frameline at top and bottom, rich deep color on bright paper, sealed virtually unnoticeable tear at bottom and small thins at top, Extremely Fine appearance; with 2015 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 57 $27,500.
A WONDERFULLY WELL CENTERED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 5¢ FIRST DESIGN ISSUE.
Of the approximately 35 examples available, most are either off-centered or have perforations well into the central design. This is one of the few exceptionally centered examples that exhibit none of qualities.
Realized: $9,000
Lot 2014 o
1861, 10¢ dark green, First Design, red unobtrusive town cancel, intensely rich color and sharp impression, choice centering and margins especially for this notoriously tight margin issue, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, despite the grade of "85", this is one of the finest examples in terms of centering, color and cancel we have offered in a long time; with 2014 P.F. Graded certificate (VF-XF 85, SSV $2,300).Scott No. 62B $1,600.
Realized: $2,100
Lot 2015 o
1861, 10¢ dark green, First Design, red town cancel, precision centering and well balanced margins, tiny tear and small filled thin, Extremely Fine appearance, an extremely difficult stamp this well centered; with 2000 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 62B $1,600.
Realized: $475