Lot 1912 E
1869, 5¢ Washington essay, large lettering, in orange, die on thick cloudy bond (35x33mm), rich deep color, Very Fine. Brazer No. 115aE-Ei.Scott No. 115-E1i $600.
Realized: $190
Lot 1913
1869, 6¢ ultramarine, o.g., hinge remnant, strong color and crisp impression, fresh and F.-V.F., a scarce mint Pictorial issue; with 2015 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 115 $2,750.
Realized: $850
Lot 1914 E
1869, 10¢ Lincoln essay, in deep red, die on India off card (52x44mm), bright and fresh, Very Fine. Brazer No. 116E-Da.Scott No. 116-E1c $1,100.
Realized: $300
Lot 1915 E
1869, 10¢ Lincoln safety essay, underprint design 14, blue on scarlet, die on thin wove (28x30mm), rich vivid colors and exceptional freshness, Very Fine and choice, a very rare safety essay. Brazer No. 115aE-Fd.Scott No. 115-E12b $5,500.
Realized: $1,700
Lot 1916
1869, 10¢ yellow, full o.g., small hinge remnant and adherence, bright and fresh with rich brilliant color, F.-V.F. and attractive; with 2015 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 116 $2,000.
Realized: $600
Lot 1917
1869, 10¢ yellow, o.g., small hinge remnants, rich deep color, reperfed at left, Very Fine appearance; with 2015 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 116 $2,000.
Realized: $325
Lot 1918 E
1869, 12¢ S.S. Adriatic essay, small numerals, group of 8 different colors, plate on stamp paper, perf'd, gummed and grilled, Fine group.Scott No. 117-E2e $1,000.
Realized: $290
Lot 1919
1869, 12¢ green, full o.g., large part o.g., strong bold color on bright paper, fresh and Fine; with 2015 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 117 $1,900.
Realized: $270
Lot 1920
1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type I, large part o.g., attractively centered, fresh with bright colors, F.-V.F., a handsome example official this very scarce mint Pictorial issue; with 2015 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 118 $9,500.
Lot 1921 o
1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type I, segmented cork cancel, choice centering amid wide margins, strong bright colors, Extremely Fine and attractive; with 2003 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $1,450).Scott No. 118 $850.
Realized: $900