Lot 1742 P
1861, 3¢ scarlet, trial color plate proof on India. Block of four, brilliant color, Very Fine.Scott No. 74TC3 $500.
Realized: $160
Lot 1743 P
1861, 3¢ scarlet, trial color proof on stamp paper, perf'd. Nice fresh color, regummed, F.-V.F., a rare mint stamp; with 2000 P.S.E. certificate.Scott No. 74TC $7,000.
Realized: $1,700
Lot 1744 P
1861, 3¢ scarlet, trial color proof on stamp paper, perf'd. Pale shade variety, without gum, fresh with bright vibrant color, Fine, a very rare stamp; with 1951 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 74TC $7,000.
Realized: $1,350
Lot 1745 o
1862, 5¢ red brown. Black and red cancels, nice color, fresh and Fine; with 1991 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 75 $600.
Realized: $160
Lot 1746 P
1863, 5¢ brown & 1869, 1¢ buff, plate proofs on card. Blocks of four, fine to very fine and fresh; 112P4 with 1985 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 76P4, 112P4 $440.
Realized: $110
Lot 1747 ()
1863, 5¢ brown. No gum, fresh and bright, horizontal crease at bottom, F.-V.F. appearance; with 2000 P.S.E. certificate.Scott No. 76 $675.
Realized: $80
Lot 1748 o
1863, 5¢ brown. Neat crossroads cancel, beautifully centered with clear even margins around, bright strong color, Extremely Fine and choice; with 1991 & 2007 P.F. certificates and 2008 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $445).Scott No. 76 $150.
Realized: $375
Lot 1749 P
1866, 15¢ deep blue, trial color plate proof on India. Extremely Fine.Scott No. 77TC3 $335.
Realized: $100
Lot 1750 ()
1866, 15¢ black. No gum, beautiful sharp color, fresh and Very Fine; with 1990 P.S.E. certificate.Scott No. 77 $1,750.
Realized: $850
Lot 1751 o
1866, 15¢ black. Light nearly face-free segmented cork cancel, perfectly centered amid beautifully balanced margins, rich vibrant shade and crisp impression, Extremely Fine and choice, a lovely gem which looks like a "95"; with 1994 P.F. certificate and 2008 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $575).Scott No. 77 $225.
Realized: $800