Sale 101: The Westpex Sale

Lot 871    

1857, 1¢ blue, type V, position 57L5, fresh early impression, tied by sharp "Paid" in circle, partial red "Providence, R.I." cds on local drop cover, Very Fine and attractive drop cover, Ashbrook notes on reverse stating early impression.
Scott Nos. 24    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $210

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Lot 872    

1857, 1¢ blue, type V, position 95L5, clear impression, large margins, tied by "Paid" in grid and "Boston, Mass., June 23" cds on 1858 printed notice to Providence R.I., Extremely Fine gem use, Type V stamps from Plate 5 are twice as scarce as Type Va stamps.; with 2003 P.F. certificate.
Scott Nos. 24    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $190

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Lot 873    

1857, 1¢ blue, type Va, position 7R5, tied by "Mobile Ala., Oct 3" cds on 1858 blue printed circular to Providence R.I., F.-V.F., plate by Celler.
Scott Nos. 24 var.    $400.

Realized: $160

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Lot 874    

1857, 3¢ rose, type I, recut bust and bottom of medallion circle, position 47R6, used with 3¢ rose, type I (25), pos. 57R6, each tied by bold "Cincinnati O., Sep 11" cds on buff Burnet House corner card cover to Marquette, Mich.; barely reduced at right, Very Fine and scarce variety used on cover, ex-Celler.
Scott Nos. 25 var., 25; $1,930+    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $750

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Lot 875    

1857, 3¢ rose, type I, position 68L4, tied by pretty blue "Nashua, N.H., Aug 5, 1858" cds on cover to North Sutton N.H.; reduced at left, Very Fine and attractive, ex-Celler.
Scott Nos. 25    $382.

Realized: $120

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