Lot
2491 
Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ blue, attempted 1891 late use to prepay the 10¢ registry fee on registered United States 2¢ green entire to New York N.Y., each with three-ring target cancels and matching "Stubb Tex. Aug 10" cds, New York (8.25) arrival backstamp, Post Office OX7 seal at left tied by "Received in Bad Condition" purple handstamp on reverse and pink "Request Examination on Delivery" label affixed below stamps, Very Fine and unusual late use; with 2016 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 11 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $500
Lot
2492 
Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ blue, bottom margin plate "No. 4" block of 12 with "Banknote Engraver - Richmond, Va." imprint, o.g., never hinged, wide margins, exceptional deep color and freshness, Extremely Fine and choice, a stunning never hinged plate block; with 2014 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 12 $475.
Realized: $725