Lot 879
1879, 2¢ vermilion, o.g., never hinged, strong bright color, choice centering with well balanced margins, Extremely Fine; with 2008 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $950).Scott No. 183 $370.
Realized: $725
Lot 880
1879, 3¢ green, o.g., very lightly hinged, choice centering within oversized margins, rich deep color, very fresh, an Extremely Fine jumbo; with 2006 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 184 $90.
Realized: $120
Lot 881
1879, 5¢ blue, o.g., lightly hinged, attractively centered amid large margins, fresh with deep color, Very Fine; with 2006 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 185 $450.
Realized: $325
Lot 882
1879, 6¢ pink, o.g., very lightly hinged, very well centered amid extremely wide margins, strong bright color, an Extremely Fine jumbo, one of the largest mint examples we have ever encountered; with 1992& 2009 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90 XQ, SSV $1,800 for 90).Scott No. 186 $900.
Realized: $1,050
Lot 883
1879, 6¢ brown rose, o.g., wide margins, bright and fresh, F.-V.F.; with 2012 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 186 $900.
Lot 884
1879, 6¢ pink, vertical bisect, tied by "New York PO Mar 22 '82" duplex on piece of blue cover to local New York City address, Very Fine and unlisted bisect.Scott No. 186 var. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $100
Lot 885 o
1879, 6¢ pink, negative letter "B" cancel, choice centering amid large oversized margins, soft pastel color, an Extremely Fine jumbo; with 2017 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 186 $25.
Realized: $200
Lot 886
1879, 10¢ brown, with secret mark, o.g., lightly hinged, wide margins, fresh with rich color, Very Fine and attractive; with 1999 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 188 $1,800.
Realized: $1,050
Lot 887
1879, 15¢ red orange, o.g., lightly hinged, rich brilliant color, bright and fresh, Very Fine; with 1997 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 189 $200.
Realized: $110
Lot 888
1879, 30¢ full black, full o.g., deep intense color, Very Fine; with 1997 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 190 $900.
Realized: $350