Lot
145 (
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1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 3¢ scarlet. Without gum as issued, nicely centered amid large margins, radiantly rich color and remarkably fresh, Very Fine, a premium example and one of the scarcest of the 1857 reprints with only 479 ever issued; with 2005 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 41 $3,250.
Realized: $3,250
Lot
146 ()
1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 10¢ blue green. Without gum as issued, choice centering amid uncommonly large and well balanced margins leaving the design intact, intensely rich and deep color enhancing a prook-like impression, pristine bright white paper, an Extremely Fine gem, extremely rare in such exceptional condition and one of the most difficult of the 1875 Reprint to obtain in premium condition, among the finest of the 516 issued; with 1994 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates. Scott No. 43 $3,000.
Realized: $4,750
Lot
147 ()
1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 10¢ blue green. Without gum as issued, choice centering amid beautifully balanced margins which are complete free of the design, rich bold color enhancing a sharp detailed impression, fresh and pristine, Extremely Fine and choice, a exceptional example of this very scarce reprint, quite certainly among the finest of the 516 issued; with 2005 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 43 $3,000.
Realized: $4,500