Lot 167 o
1859, 12¢ black, plate III, perfectly centered with large well-balanced margins, proof-like color and impression on crisp white paper, nicely contrasted by face-free strike of red 3¢ integral credit datestamp, a stunning Superb gem, ex-Drucker, "Natalie Grace"; with 1982 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates, latter Graded (Superb 98, SMQ $6,750).Scott No. 36B $290.
THE FINEST USED EXAMPLE OF THE 12¢ 1857 ISSUE FROM PLATE 3, THE ONLY USED EXAMPLE GRADED SUPERB 98 BY THE P.S.E.
Plate 3 stamps (Scott 36B) are characterized primarily by uneven or broken outer framelines of the design. The subjects on Plate 1, which produced Scott Nos. 17 and 36, have even framelines that were extensively recut. With Plate 3, stamp spacing was increased horizontally to make room for the perforations. While one would expect that in the intervening period since Plate One, that much improvement was made in stamp production and quality, but that was not to be the case with Plate Three. The stamps are of relatively poor quality, missing part or all of many of the frame lines, are blurred in appearance, and were on poorer quality paper. Stamps from both plates with the centering and wide margins evident in this example are extraordinary.
Realized: $12,500
Lot 168 E
1851, 24¢ Washington essay, by Toppan, Carpenter, Casilear & Co., complete design proof and frame only progressive essay, compound dies in black, frame only, die on India, mounted on card (approximately 45x101mm), showing complete design as issued at top (37TC) and frame only progressive die below, engraver layout line visible around each die, reverse with pencil "From Jos. E. Ralph, J.M. Bartels", Very Fine, listed as a footnote in Scott catalog below 37-E2 but unpriced. Brazer No. 52E-A var.Scott No. 37-E2 var. Estimate $7,500 - 10,000.
THE UNIQUE COMPOUND DIE PROOF OF THE 1857 24¢ WASHINGTON COMPLETE DESIGN AND THE PROGRESSIVE FRAME ONLY.
Only two other examples of the frame only die essay are known (R.A. Siegel Lakeshore and Hulme sales). One these examples is of similar state as the example in this proof while the other example differs in the engraver layout lines and burnishing.
Lot
169 
1860, 24¢ gray lilac, perfectly centered within unusually wide margins, bright color, light strike of red grid cancel leaves design clearly visible, a Superb gem, ex-Drucker, "Natalie Grace"; with 1999 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates, latter Graded (Superb 98, SMQ $8,500.00). Scott No. 37 $465.
ONE OF THE FINEST USED EXAMPLES OF THE 24¢ 1860 ISSUE, ONE OF ONLY FOUR USED EXAMPLES GRADED SUPERB 98 BY THE P.S.E. THIS ISSUE IS RARELY ENCOUNTERED IN SUCH OUTSTANDING CONDITION.
Although the 24¢ denomination was introduced in 1857, it was not put into use until July 1860. The issue was demonetized only thirteen months later. The 24¢ denomination was primarily used for the 24¢ U.S.-G.B. treaty rate to the United Kingdom. Toppan Carpenter's typically erratic perforating continued with the 24¢ issue, coupled with the short period of use, are the primary reasons why superb used examples of the 24¢ 1860 are so difficult to find.
Realized: $10,500
Lot
170 
1860, 24¢ gray lilac, well centered and deep color, tied by bold blue "Cincinnati, O., Aug 15" cds and grid duplex on cover to Perth, Scotland, with red and blue Flag Patriotic design with verse below, red "3" credit handstamp and London entry cds, receiving backstamp; stamp with a few perf flaws at right, otherwise Very Fine, ex-Matthies. Scott No. 37 $4,000.
Lot
171
1860, 24¢ gray lilac, in combination with 1859, 10¢ green, type V slightly overlapping on folded letter to Quito, Ecuador in care of U.S. Consul at Guyaquil, canceled by grid handstamp with matching "Bloomsburg, Pa., May 3" origin cds below, New York red "24" cent credit handstamp and "Panama, May 20, 1861" transit cds; 24¢ with margins flaws, Very Fine appearance, ex-"Sevenoaks". Scott No. 37+35 Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
A SCARCE USE AT THE 34¢ PACKET RATE TO ECUADOR FROM THE BUCKALEW CORRESPONDENCE.
Lot 172 E
1857, 30¢ black, die essay, on India mounted on card (55x66mm), showing incomplete shading in scroll at sides of "30" value, bold color, Very Fine and choice, Scott catalog value for cut to stamp size #38-E1 at $1,750, this full card example is considered to be unique, ex-"Lake Shore"; with 2005 P.F. certificate (for "38-E1VAR").Scott No. 38-E2 var. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
AN EXTREMELY RARE 1857 30¢ FRANKLIN PROGRESSIVE DIE ESSAY WHICH IS UNLISTED IN FULL CARD FORMAT.
Realized: $1,900
Lot
173
1860, 30¢ orange, full o.g., well centered amid remarkably wide margins, radiant color on bright fresh paper, Extremely Fine and choice, with only eight examples to receive this grade with only six examples grading higher; with 2018 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF 90, SMQ $5,000). Scott No. 38 $1,900.
AN EXCEPTIONAL WIDE MARGIN MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 1860 30¢ FRANKLIN ISSUE.
Realized: $2,800
Lot
174 ()
1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 10¢ blue green, without gum as issued, deep rich color, F.-V.F., a handsome sound example of the 1875 10¢ Reprint; with 2006 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 43 $2,500.
Realized: $1,450