Lot 1642
1869, 2¢ brown, without grill, o.g., lightly hinged, nicely centered amid uncommonly wide margins for this variety, brilliant color and exceptionally fresh, Very Fine for this, a very rare without grill variety with approximately a dozen examples known including a block of four, many many of which are faulty and/or cutting into the design; with 1995 and 2010 P.F. certificates.Scott No. 113b $14,000.
AN EXTREMELY RARE SOUND ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 2¢ PICTORIAL ISSUE WITHOUT GRILL.
Realized: $5,500
Lot 1643
1869, 3¢ ultramarine, without grill, gem top right corner margin single, o.g., barest trace of hinge, well centered amid wide margins, rich color on very fresh bright paper without the usual toning, Extremely Fine; with 1991 and 2010 P.F. certificates.Scott No. 114a $13,000.
ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN EXAMPLES OF THE RARE 1869 3¢ PICTORIAL WITHOUT GRILL - A GREAT CONDITION RARITY OF THIS ELUSIVE STAMP.
Realized: $6,250
Lot 1644 P
1869, 6¢ deep dull blue, trial color large die proof, full die sinkage on card, 51 x 71mm, with imprint at bottom, h.r.'s, rich color which is distinctly different from the issued stamp for the large die color, Extremely Fine and choice, with 2016 P.F. certificate, which no longer accompanies, rare, ex-Laehder.Scott No. 115TC1ae $2,500.
Lot 1645
1869, 6¢ ultramarine, full o.g., hinge remnant, wide margins, rich bold color, fresh and Very Fine; with 2001 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 115 $2,750.
Realized: $725
Lot 1646
1869, 24¢ green & violet, full o.g., strong colors, Fine, a presentable original gum example of this rare mint Pictorial high value; with 1987 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 120 $7,500.
Realized: $750
Lot 1647 o
1869, 24¢ green & violet, crossroad cancels, large margins, strong bright colors, F.-V.F.; with 1989 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 120 $650.
Realized: $170
Lot 1648 o
1869, 24¢ green & violet, light cork cancel, nicely centered, strong colors, tiny corner perf crease, Very Fine appearance; with 2017 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 120 $650.
Realized: $190
Lot 1649 E
1869, 30¢ Burgoyne essay, in scarlet, die on India, die sunk on card, die on India, removed from card, 68 x 50 mm, a magnificent engraving, fresh and rare, Extremely Fine. Brazer No. 121E-Ca.Scott No. 121-E1a $800.
Lot 1650 E
1869, 30¢ Burgoyne essay, in black, die on India, die sunk on card, die on India, removed from card, 69 x 50 mm, with imprint at bottom, fresh, intense printing, Extremely Fine and scarce. Brazer No. 121E-Ca.Scott No. 121-E1a $800.
Lot 1651 E
1869, 30¢ Burgoyne essay, in blue, die on ivory paper, die on India, die sunk on card, die on ivory paper, with imprint at bottom, Extremely Fine, a gorgeous fresh example of this exceedingly rare 1869 Pictorial essay. Brazer No. 121E-Cc.Scott No. 121-E1g $1,000.