Lot 1528 o
Brandreth, B., 1¢ black, perf'd, silk paper, strong color and impression, corner crease and thin, Fine appearance, rare with only 17 examples recorded in the Aldrich census (10 of which are reported faulty).Scott No. RS32b $775.
Realized: $1,000
Lot 1529 E
Brandreth, B., 1¢ black, "Guaranteed Genuine" essay, on India mounted on card, stamp size with wide margins, deep color, nick and a few tears slightly detracting, otherwise Very Fine, a very scarce rejected essay which prompted the revision of Brandreth's "United States Certificate of Genuiness" small stamp.Scott No. RS34E Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $230
Lot 1530 P
Brandreth, B., 1¢ black, large die proof, on India, stamp size with ample balanced margins, fresh with deep color, Very Fine.Scott No. RS34P1 $225.
Realized: $190
Lot 1531 o
Brandreth, B., 1¢ black, imperf, silk paper, margins ample to in at bottom left, deep color, small tear at upper right, F.-V.F. appearance, scarce and undercataloged, with 31 examples reported.Scott No. RS34b $275.
Realized: $280