Lot 699 ()
1875 Special Printing, 24¢ dull purple. Without gum as issued, deep color & sharp impression, Extremely Fine and attractive, one of the finest known examples of this rare Special Printing; with 1966, 1997 and 2006 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90, $17,900) and 2006 P.S.E. Graded certificate (VF-XF 85, $12,000).Scott No. 175 $5,000.
Realized: $11,000
Lot 700
1875, 2¢ vermilion. O.g., deep rich color, well centered, Very Fine and attractive; with 1992 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 178 $475.
Realized: $170
Lot 701
1875, 5¢ blue. O.g., well centered, bright fresh color, Very Fine and choice; with 2004 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 179 $850.
Realized: $350
Lot 702 o
1875, 5¢ blue. Socked-on-the-nose New York town cancel, large margins, Very Fine and attractive.Scott No. 179 $25.
Realized: $60