Lot 861
1870, 1¢ ultramarine, o.g., very lightly hinged, well centered, bright vibrant color on bright white paper, Very Fine to Extremely Fine; with 2006 P.F. Graded certificate (VF-XF 85, SSV $950).Scott No. 145 $675.
Realized: $675
Lot 862
1870, 2¢ red brown, full o.g., evenly balanced margins and beautifully centering, strong bright color, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2006 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $800).Scott No. 146 $325.
Realized: $575
Lot 863
1870, 6¢ carmine, o.g., lightly hinged, rich brilliant color, wide margins, fresh and Very Fine; with 2004 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 148 $1,000.
Realized: $600
Lot 864 o
1871, 7¢ vermilion, quartered cork cancels, precision centering and even margins, rich brilliant color, Extremely Fine and choice; with 1985, 2010 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates, the latter two Graded (XF 90, SMQ $200).Scott No. 149 $100.
Realized: $140
Lot 865 E
1870, 7¢ N.B.N.C. Stanton essay, in dull red brown, nearly complete adopted design, die on India, die sunk on card (91x82mm), bright and fresh, Very Fine; with 2014 P.F. certificate. Brazer No. 115aE-Fd.Scott No. 149-E6 $500.
Realized: $270
Lot 866
1870, 15¢ bright orange, o.g., rich vibrant color, Fine; with 1988 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 152 $3,500.
Lot 867 o
1870, 15¢ bright orange, neat circle of wedge cancel, precision centering amid nicely balanced margins, brilliant color, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2013 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $450).Scott No. 152 $220.
Realized: $350
Lot 868
1870, 24¢ purple, disturbed o.g., exceptional centering within large evenly balanced margins all around, remarkably rich color for this nortorious pale color issue, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 1985 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $9,250 for o.g.).Scott No. 153 $1,800.
A CHOICE ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 24¢ NATIONAL BANK NOTE ISSUE.
Lot 869
1870, 24¢ purple, part o.g., strong color, wide margins, couple shorter perfs, Very Fine; with 2016 P.S.E. Graded certificate (VF 80).Scott No. 153 $1,800.
Lot 870 o
1870, 24¢ purple, light segmented cork cancel, beautifully centered amid large margins, bright color, Extremely Fine; with 2008 & 2015 P.S.E. certificates, both Graded (XF 90, SMQ $625).Scott No. 153 $230.
Realized: $375