Lot 1820
1861, 3¢ lake, original gum, reperfed, great freshness, F.-V.F (Scott #66TC6).Scott No. 66 $2,000.
Realized: $475
Lot 1821
1861, 5¢ buff, top margin single, full o.g., neatly hinged once, wide margins, stunning rich color and beautifully fresh, selvage separated and reattached, F.-V.F., ex-Lars Amundsen; with 1959 R.P.S.L., 1995 H. Richter (stating o.g., n.h.) and 2013 P.F. certificates.Scott No. 67 $27,500.
AN EXTREMELY RARE ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 5¢ BUFF ISSUE.
Lot 1822 S
1861, 10¢ dark green, overprinted "Specimen", block of 4, full o.g., intensely rich color, bright and fresh, Very Fine and choice, a scarce multiple.Scott No. 68SB $800 for singles.
Realized: $1,200
Lot 1823 o
1861, 10¢ yellow green, town and target duplex cancel, beautifully centered amid large oversized margins, rich vibrant color, an Extremely Fine jumbo; with 2006 P.F. Graded certificate (XF 90, SSV $210).Scott No. 68 $60.
Realized: $130
Lot 1824 o
1861, 10¢ yellow green, horizontal pair, Extremely Fine, a gem pair.Scott No. 68 $115.
Realized: $70
Lot 1825 o
1861, 12¢ black, cork cancel, choice centering within large well balanced margins, rich color, Extremely Fine; with 2016 P.F. Graded certificate (XF 90, SSV $325).Scott No. 69 $100.
Realized: $270
Lot 1826 o
1861, 12¢ black, small thins, with absolutely choice bold, blue "(S)TEAMBO(AT)" cancel, striking (unlisted in Scott with this cancel!), Fine.Scott No. 69 $150.
Realized: $60