Lot 1967 o
1873, 30¢ gray black. Neat town cancel, choice centering and margins, strong vibrant color, Extremely Fine, very attractive; with 2008 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $390).Scott No. 165 $130.
Realized: $300
Lot
1968 
1873, 90¢ rose carmine. O.g., strong bright color, small thin at top, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 166 $2,750.
Realized: $450
Lot 1969 o
1873, 90¢ rose carmine. Light duplex cancels, rich color, F.-V.F.Scott No. 166 $275.
Realized: $125
Lot 1970 o
1873, 90¢ rose carmine. Registry oval cancel, large margins, bright color, faint trace of purple mark in lower left corner of design, Extremely Fine and choice, a wonderful stamp; with 2008 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 166 $275.
Realized: $325
Lot 1971 o
1875, 2¢ vermilion. Very light cancellation, precision centering amid uncommonly large well balanced margins all around, rich and intensely brilliant color, Extremely Fine to Superb, a striking used gem and a rarity in such choice condition, this being the only reported example to grade as such with only one higher; with 2007 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $350).Scott No. 178 $13.
Realized: $1,100
Lot 1972 P
1875-83 Banknote Issues, Trial color plate proofs. Four singles, 179TC2 scarlet, 179TC3 black, 205TC3 green and 210TC4 lake, the first is reduced and has some of the card backing remaining, otherwise Very Fine.Scott No. 179TC2//210TC4 $665.
Realized: $100
Lot 1973 E
1875-83 Banknote Issues, Essays on Experimental Papers. Five single stamps on experimental paper, including 178(2) on horizontally laid paper, #179 pink laid paper, #209 black brown on experimental paper, and #210 honeycomb watermarked paper, o.g., Fine to Very Fine; #179 with 1988 P.F. certificate.Estimate $200 - 250.
Realized: $100
Lot
1974 ()
1875, 5¢ blue. No gum, huge margins, well centered, a Very Fine jumbo; with 1990 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 179 $325.
Realized: $100