Lot 1947
1873, 3¢ green. O.g. block of four, light gum mottling, fresh and bright, Fine.Scott No. 158 $625.
Realized: $75
Lot 1948 o
1873, 3¢ green. Full fancy negative "May" cancel, rich color, Very Fine and choice.Scott No. 158 Estimate $75 - 100.
Realized: $40
Lot 1949
1873, 3¢ green, grilled. O.g., exceptional freshness, bright bold color, F.-V.F., a scarce grill variety; with 2007 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 158e $500.
Realized: $350
Lot 1950 P
1873, 6¢ pink, large die proof. 88 x 103mm, Very Fine.Scott No. 159P1 $750.
Realized: $135
Lot 1951
1873, 6¢ dull pink. O.g., l.h., fresh color, Fine; with 1988 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 159 $475.
Realized: $85
Lot 1952 P
1873, 7¢ orange, small die proof. On card, immaculate, Very Fine.Scott No. 160P2 $175.
Realized: $130
Lot 1953 ()
1873, 7¢ orange vermilion. No gum, fiery color, quite fresh, F.-V.F.; with 1988 P.F. certificate for pair.Scott No. 160 $600.
Realized: $325
Lot 1954 P
1873, 10¢ brown, large die proof. 88 x 103mm, hinge remnants on reverse, Very Fine.Scott No. 161P1 $450.
Realized: $80
Lot 1955 ()
1873, 10¢ brown. No gum, large margins, strong bright color, Very Fine; with 1983 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 161 $500.
Realized: $210
Lot 1956 o
1873, 10¢ brown. Fairly light cork cancel, nicely centered amid immense boardwalk margins all around, bright vivid color, a Very Fine jumbo, by far the largest well centered 1873, 10¢ brown issue we have ever encountered; with 2001 and 2007 P.F. certificates.Scott No. 161 $25.
Realized: $675