Lot 1630 o
1861, 24¢ Violet, light large Boston "Paid" in grid cancel, attractively centered, strong color, few small margin flaws not detracting, Very Fine appearance; with 2006 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 70c $2,250.
Realized: $300
Lot 1631 o
1861, 30¢ Orange, circle of wedges cancel, precision centering, bold color, Extremely Fine to Superb, a lovely used gem; with 2012 P.F. and P.S.A.G. certificates, the latter Graded (95, SSV $1,850).Scott No. 71 $180.
Realized: $1,000
Lot 1632
1861, 90¢ Blue, o.g., rich color, tiny thin, fresh and F.-V.F. appearance; with 1996 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 72 $3,250.
Realized: $475
Lot 1633
1863, 2¢ Black, o.g., never hinged, virtually perfect centering amid balanced margins, strong shade and exceptional freshness, an Extremely Fine gem, a marvelous gem never hinged single; with 2011 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 73 $375 for hinged.
Realized: $1,800
Lot 1634
1863, 2¢ Black, right margin single, o.g., lightly hinged, choice centering amid well balanced margins, strong color and sharp proof-like impression, Extremely Fine and choice, a lovely mint 2¢ Blackjack; with 2011 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 73 $375.
Realized: $625
Lot 1635 P
1861, 3¢ Scarlet, Plate Proof on Card, large margins, tied on small piece by "New York, D" station D oval cancellation, Fine and very rare used example; with 1996 A.P.S. certificate.Scott No. 74P4 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $240
Lot 1636 o
1862, 5¢ Deep Red Brown, segmented grid cancel, beautifully centered amid this issues typically tight margins, gorgeous rich fiery color, Extremely Fine and attractive, ex Welling; with 1986 P.F. and 2013 P.S.A.G. certificates, the latter Graded (90, SSV $1,150).Scott No. 75 $475.
Realized: $950
Lot 1637 o
1862, 5¢ Dark Red Brown, circle of "V"'s cancel, beautifully centered with design clear of perfs, lovely deep color, Extremely Fine; with 2008 P.S.E. certificate.Scott No. 75 $475.
Realized: $400
Lot 1638 o
1863, 5¢ Brown, blue Cincinnati town and grid duplex cancel, bright color, wide margins, Very Fine; with 2012 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 76 $135.
Realized: $220
Lot 1639 o
1863, 5¢ Brown, black segmented cork and small portion of red and blue cancels, strong color, F.-V.F.; with 2012 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 76 $120.