Lot 1912 o
1869, 1¢ buff, couple faults, but with magnificent "on the nose" ornate fancy cancel, Fine appearance, a unique showpiece.Scott No. 112 $400.
Lot 1913 o
1869, 1¢ buff, beautifully struck fancy cancel, Fine and attractive.Scott No. 112 $150.
Realized: $60
Lot 1914
1869, 2¢ brown, block of 12, full o.g., couple stamps at top with slightly disturbed o.g., attractive overall centering, brilliant color on fresh paper, top stamps with horizontal crease, otherwise F.-V.F.; with 2015 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 113 $9,800 for two block and pairs.
A RARE LARGE MINT MULTIPLE OF THE 2¢ PICTORIAL ISSUE - A WONDERFUL SHOWPIECE.
Lot 1915 o
1869, 2¢ brown, light town and grid cancels, precision centering amid beautifully balanced margins, rich color, Extremely Fine to Superb, an exceptional gem; with 2001 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $775).Scott No. 113 $85.
Realized: $500
Lot 1916 o
1869, 2¢ brown, bold strike of what appears to be an insect, F.-V.F.Scott No. 113 $100.
Realized: $50
Lot 1917
1869, 3¢ ultramarine, o.g., never hinged, bright and exceptionally fresh, Fine, a pristine mint stamp.Scott No. 114 $250 for hinged.
Realized: $180
Lot 1918 o
1869, 3¢ ultramarine, nicely centered with choice radial geometric fancy cancel, Very Fine, ex-Ishikawa.Scott No. 114 Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $130
Lot 1919 o
1869, 3¢ ultramarine, central grid cancel, choice centering within oversized margins, rich bright color, an Extremely Fine jumbo; with 2010 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 114 $18.
Realized: $180
Lot 1920 o
1869, 3¢ ultramarine, reperf at left, but with "on the nose" 1870 in circle cancel, F.-V.F. and attractive; with 2014 P.S.A.G. certificate.Scott No. 114 $100.
Realized: $50
Lot 1921 o
1869, 3¢ ultramarine, tiny thins but with fabulous "on the nose" fancy cancel, Fine.Scott No. 114 $150.
Realized: $80