Lot 578 o
1873, 12¢ blackish violet, C.B.N.C. printing, central quartered cork cancel, well centered amid tall margins, an Very Fine to Extremely Fine jumbo; with 2022 Crowe certificate Graded (85J, SMQ $210).Scott No. 162 $135.
Realized: $130
Lot 579 ()
1873, 15¢ yellow orange, C.B.N.C. printing, silk fiber paper, regummed, nicely centered, bright color, small corner crease at bottom right, F.-V.F. and rare paper variety; with 2005 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 163 var. $3,000 as o.g.
Realized: $200
Lot 580
1879, 15¢ red orange, A.B.N.C. printing, o.g., lightly hinged, well centered amid nicely balanced margins, fresh with strong bright color, Very Fine and choice; with 1983 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 189 $180.
Realized: $190
Lot 581
1882, 6¢ rose, o.g., exceptionally fresh and quite well centered with marvelous color, Very Fine.Scott No. 208 $825.
Realized: $650
Lot 582
1887, 3¢ vermilion, bottom plate block of 12, Fine and scarce never hinged plate block.Scott No. 214 $2,750 as n.h. pl. blk of 12.
Realized: $500
Lot 583
1888, 4¢ carmine, o.g., very lightly hinged, exceedingly well centered, strong color, Very Fine.Scott No. 215 $180.
Realized: $475
Lot 584 o
1888, 90¢ purple, wide margins, strong color, neatly canceled by Supplementary Mail "1" vertical-bar ellipse (PF does not confirm), Extremely Fine and choice; with 2006 P.F. certificate Graded (XF 90, SMQ $650).Scott No. 218 $250.
Realized: $270
Lot 585 o
1888, 90¢ purple, registry oval cancels, choice centered and well balanced margins, deep color, Extremely Fine.Scott No. 218 $225.
Realized: $110
Lot 586
1890, 90¢ orange, o.g., lightly hinged, uncommon rich intense color, Very Fine, a striking mint high value.Scott No. 229 $475.
Realized: $400