Lot
1987 (
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Charleston, S.C., Steinmeyer's City Post, 1859, 2¢ black on pink. Complete sheet of 10, without gum as issued, full sheet margins with post proprietor "J.F. Steinmeyer, Jr." signature at bottom, trivial small thins in margins well away from stamps, Very Fine and choice, Scott catalog notes that signed sheets sell for about 50% more; with 1998 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 4LB20 $2,250.
Realized: $1,900
Lot 1988 o
New York, N.Y., U.S. City Despatch Post, 1842-45, 3¢ black on blue green. Red "U.S." in octagon cancel, large margins, tiny scissor cut in top margin, Extremely Fine.Scott No. 6LB5 $175.
Realized: $28
Lot 1989 o
New York, N.Y., U.S. City Despatch Post, 1842-45, 3¢ black on blue green. Red "U.S." in octagon cancel, large margins, natural gum wrinkles, otherwise Very Fine (no photo).Scott No. 6LB5 $175.
Realized: $20
Lot 1990 o
Bouton's City Dispatch Post, 1848, 2¢ black on gray blue. Red "Paid Bouton" cancel, ample to mostly large margins, Very Fine.Scott No. 18L2 $250.
Realized: $240
Lot
1991 ()
Wells Fargo & Co., 1861, $4 green. Without gum, large margins, Very Fine and choice; with 2004 A.P.S. certificate. Scott No. 143L2 $300.
Realized: $325
Lot 1992 E
Wells Fargo & Co., 1861, $1 red. In black on glossy card, with 10¢ frame and three different "25" values at left and complete $1 design with numeral denominations at right, Very Fine, very scarce.Scott No. 143L3E Estimate $2,500 - 3,000.
Realized: $2,900
Lot 1993 o
Wells Fargo & Co., 1861, $1 red. Blue running pony oval cancel, ample margins to just shaving at right, bright color, F.-V.F.Scott No. 143L3 $750.
Realized: $300