Lot 1030 P
1861-67, 1¢-90¢ Second Designs complete, plate proofs on card, set of 10 plus the 24¢ red lilac (couple light tone spots) which is so often missing from the set, all with large to huge margins, bright and fresh, with original Post Office envelope that they where sold in, Very Fine and choice.Scott No. 63P4-77P4 $1,015.
Realized: $625
Lot 1031
1861, 3¢ rose, o.g., lightly hinged, large margins, strong bright color, Very Fine.Scott No. 65 $150.
Realized: $120
Lot 1032 P
1861, 3¢ rose, imperf proof on stamp paper, horizontal pair, without gum, mostly ample margins, strong color, F.-V.F.Scott No. 65Pc $1,000.
Realized: $475
Lot 1033 E
1861, 3¢ N.B.N.C. "Premiere Gravure" essay, in deep orange red, complete design, die on semi-transparent stamp paper, wide margins, Very Fine.Scott No. 65-E15b $750.
Realized: $475
Lot 1034 E
1861, 3¢ N.B.N.C. "Premiere Gravure" essay, in black, complete design, die on India, full even margins, very fresh, Very Fine.Scott No. 65-E15c $2,000.
Realized: $325
Lot 1035 P
1861, 3¢ lake, trial color small die proof, immaculate, Extremely Fine.Scott No. 66TC2 $250.
Realized: $220
Lot 1036 E
1861, 5¢ Jefferson essay, by Toppan, Carpenter & Co., in black, vignette only, die I on proof paper (41x34mm), Very Fine.Scott No. 67-E1a $650.
Realized: $240
Lot 1037 E
1861, 5¢ N.B.N.C. "Premiere Gravure" essay, in brown, complete design, small die on white wove, on card, immaculate, Extremely Fine.Scott No. 67-E9b $325.
Realized: $260
Lot 1038 P
1861, 10¢ green, large die proof, "Specimen" overprint, die on india, fresh, bold color, small hinge thin at top, F.-V.F., a scarce 'salesmen' specimen sample.Scott No. 68P1 var. Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $450
Lot 1039 P
1861, 10¢ green, small die proof, immaculate, Extremely Fine.Scott No. 68P2 $225.
Realized: $230