Lot 1609 ()
Newspaper, 1875 Special Printing, 6¢ gray black. Without gum as issued, nicely centered and far better than normally encountered, deep vibrant shade, fresh and Very Fine; with 2002 P.F. certificate.Scott No. PR36 $675.
Realized: $575
Lot 1610 ()
Newspaper, 1875 Special Printing, 9¢ gray black. Without gum as issued, bright and fresh, with a rich shade and sharp impression, F.-V.F.; with 2001 P.F. certificate.Scott No. PR38 $900.
Realized: $475
Lot 1611 ()
Newspaper, 1875 Special Printing, 10¢ gray black. Without gum as issued, well centered, vibrant shade and quite fresh, razor sharp impression, Very Fine; with 1988 P.F. certificate.Scott No. PR39 $1,150.
Realized: $950
Lot 1612 ()
Newspaper, 1875 Special Printing, 12¢ pale rose. Without gum as issued, well centered amid large margins, bright and vibrant color, very fresh, Very Fine, choice this nice; with 2004 P.F. certificate.Scott No. PR40 $1,500.
Realized: $1,100
Lot 1613 ()
Newspaper, 1875 Special Printing, 36¢ pale rose. Without gum as issued, large margins, bright color, Fine and attractive, scarce with only 330 issued; with 1985 and 2002 P.F. certificates.Scott No. PR42 $2,500.
Realized: $1,500
Lot 1614 ()
Newspaper, 1875 Special Printing, 84¢ pale rose. Without gum as issued, beautifully centered, strong bright color, very fresh, Very Fine and choice, a lovely example of this rare Special Printing, certainly among the finest of the 164 that where issued; with 1995 P.F. certificate.Scott No. PR46 $4,500.
Realized: $4,500
Lot 1615
Newspaper, 1879, 12¢ red. O.g., fairly light hinging, large margins, bold color, fresh and Very Fine.Scott No. PR63 $400.
Realized: $625
Lot 1616
Newspaper, 1879, 12¢ red. O.g., lightly hinged, well centered amid large margins, beautiful rich color, Very Fine, a very scarce variety; with 2004 P.F. certificate.Scott No. PR63 var $400 for normal.
Realized: $240
Lot 1617
Newspaper, 1879, $1.92 pale brown. Full o.g., well centered amid nicely balanced margins, bold color, fresh and Very Fine, a very attractive stamp; with 2003 P.S.E. graded certificate (VF 80).Scott No. PR71 $450.
Realized: $500
Lot 1618
Newspaper, 1879, $6 blue. O.g., lightly hinged, large margins and strong color, F.-V.F., a tough stamp; with 1995 P.F. certificate.Scott No. PR73 $950.
Realized: $725