Lot 1229 ()
Executive Dept., 1873, 1¢ carmine. Unused, rich vibrant color, very fresh, F.-V.F.; with 2004 P.F. certificate.Scott No. O10 $450.
Realized: $145
Lot 1230
Executive Dept., 1873, 2¢ carmine. O.g., well centered amid large margins, bright with rich bold color, Very Fine and choice, tough this nice; with 2007 P.S.E. graded certificate (VF-XF 85, SMQ $800).Scott No. O11 $550.
Realized: $600
Lot 1231
Justice Dept., 1873, 2¢ purple. Block of 4, full o.g., strong bright color, nicely centered throughout, Very Fine, an attractive block; with 2007 P.F. certificate.Scott No. O26 $1,400.
Realized: $675
Lot 1232 o
Navy Dept., 1873, 7¢ ultramarine. Cork cancel, wide margins and deep color, Very Fine and choice.Scott No. O39 $230.
Realized: $180
Lot 1233 S
State Dept., 1875 Special Printing, 6¢ bluish green, Overprinted "Specimen". Without gum as issued, nicely balanced margins and strong bright color, Very Fine, choice; with 2006 P.S.E. certificate.Scott No. O60SD $250.
Realized: $400
Lot 1234
State Dept., 1873, 12¢ dark green. Full o.g., large margins, beautiful deep rich color, fresh and Very Fine, a beauty; with 2004 P.F. certificate.Scott No. O63 $310.
Realized: $260
Lot 1235 S
State Dept., 1875 Special Printing, 90¢ bluish green, Overprinted "Specimen". Without gum as issued, well centered, bright color, Very Fine; with 2007 P.F. certificate.Scott No. O67SD $500.
Realized: $725
Lot 1236
State Dept., 1873, $2 green & black. O.g., hinged, rich color, small tone spot, otherwise F.-V.F.Scott No. O68 $1,350.
Realized: $300
Lot 1237
State Dept., 1873, $20 green & black. Full o.g., bit of hinge remnant, a remarkably fresh stamp with large margins, unusually deep and very rich colors enhancing a sharp proof-like impression, Very Fine for this, a gorgeous mint high value; with 2006 P.S.E. certificate.Scott No. O71 $5,000.
Realized: $3,750
Lot 1238
War Dept., 1873, 24¢ rose. O.g., very lightly hinged, fresh with beautiful rich color, Extremely Fine.Scott No. O91 $80.
Realized: $140