Lot 42 o
1856, 5¢ Red Brown, light "New Orleans" cds postmark, four enormous even margins with deep, rich color and sharp early impression, an Extremely Fine gem; with 1963 and 1998 P.F. certificates.Scott No. 12 $700.
ONE OF THE FINEST USED EXAMPLES WE HAVE EVER OFFERED OF THE 1856 5¢ RED BROWN.
This is a notoriously difficult stamp to find in this choice condition as most examples are cut in or touched. When a four margin example is found, more often than not, the margins have been cut at an angle and do not have this wonderful "boxed" appearance.
Lot 43 o
1856, 5¢ Red Brown, right margin single showing small traces of imprint along margin edge, large Boston "Paid" in grid cancel, large evenly balanced margins and wide sheet margin, deep bold color, an Extremely Fine gem, ex-Caspary; with 2016 P.S.A.G. certificate.Scott No. 12 $700.
AN OUTSTANDING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1856 5¢ RED BROWN ISSUE.
Lot
44 
1856, 5¢ Red Brown, Vertical Strip of 3, margins clear to mostly large showing portions of adjacent stamps at right, tied by "New Orleans, La., Jun 30, 1857" cds's on folded letter to Paris, France, additional tied by small manuscript mark at center and red French transit at bottom, red "New York, Paid 12, Jul 8" exchange cds, forwarded with France with numerous transit backstamps, Extremely Fine; with 2016 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 12 Estimate $7,500 - 10,000.
A CHOICE VERTICAL STRIP OF THE 1856 5¢ RED BROWN ISSUE ON COVER TO FRANCE.
Lot 45 o
1855, 10¢ Green, Type I, black cds and red transit postmark, four large even margins, rich color and fine early impression, Extremely Fine to Superb, a lovely gem; with 2011 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $2,700), with only 9 graded higher.Scott No. 13 $900.
Realized: $1,900
Lot
46
1855, 10¢ Green, Type II, Horizontal Strip of Three, ample to large margins and rich color, tied by grid cancels on cover to Munchen, Germany, matching bold "Peace Dale, R.I., Jun 23" origin cds, red "N. York Br. Pkt., Paid 7, Jun 25" exchange cds and Aachen boxed transit date stamp, with "via Prussian Closed mail" endorsement at top left, original enclosure; cover missing backflap, Extremely Fine; with 1998 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 14 Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
AN EXCEPTIONAL PRUSSIAN CLOSED MAIL USAGE TO GERMANY WITH ALL POSTMARKS BOLDLY STRUCK.
Realized: $1,700
Lot 47 o
1855, 10¢ Green, Type IV, position 3R1 (recut at top), light New Orleans, La. town cancel, large margins all around, rich color enhancing a early detailed impression on bright paper, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2009 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $7,250).Scott No. 16 $1,650.
A STUNNING GEM EXAMPLE OF THE 1855 10¢ GREEN TYPE IV ISSUE.
Realized: $5,250
Lot 48 o
1855, 10¢ Green, Type IV, Position 74L1 (recut at top), black grid and French transit date stamp cancels, huge margins, rich intense color, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 1991 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $7,250).Scott No. 16 $1,650.
A MARVELOUS USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1855 10¢ TYPE IV ISSUE, OF WHICH ONLY 3 EXAMPLES HAVE GRADED HIGHER.
Realized: $4,500
Lot
49
1855, 10¢ Green, Type IV, position 65L1 (recut at top), large margins and strong bold color, tied by "Warren, R.I., May 6" cds on cover to Matanzas, Cuba, red New York exchange cds and manuscript "Per steamer Isabel - via Charleston - S.C." routing endorsement, blue "NA" and matching "1" rate handstamps, reverse with Havana entry and receiving postmarks, Extremely Fine, ex-Grunin; with 1987 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 16 Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
AN EXTREMELY RARE AND CHOICE SINGLE USAGE OF THE 1855 10¢ TYPE IV ISSUE TO CUBA.
Realized: $1,450
Lot 50 o
1851, 12¢ Gray Black, left margin single, bold blue Philadelphia town cancel, huge margins showing portions of adjacent stamps at top and bottom with wide sheet margin at left, rich color and a sharp proof-like impression on bright fresh paper, Superb; with 2012 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $3,250).Scott No. 17 $265.
A MAGNIFICENT USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 12¢ ISSUE BEARING A COMPLIMENTARY COLOR CANCELLATION.
Lot 51 o
1851, 12¢ Gray Black, blue Cincinnati cds, four large even margins for this notoriously tight margin issue, lovely color and impression, Extremely Fine to Superb, a gorgeous stamp with this decorative blue Cincinnati postmark; with 2016 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $1,300).Scott No. 17 $265.
Realized: $750