Lot 1697 ()
1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 3¢ scarlet, without gum as issued, well centered for this notoriously off-centered issue, rich radiant color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with only 479 issued; with 2000 P.F. and 2012 P.S.E. certificates, the later Graded (VF-XF 85, SMQ $6,250).Scott No. 41 $3,000 for the grade of fine.
A CHOICE PRISTINE EXAMPLE OF THE 3¢ SCARLET REPRINT.
Realized: $4,250
Lot 1698 ()
1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 5¢ orange brown, without gum as issued, centered into top, strong bright color, Fine; with 1975 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 42 $1,200.
Realized: $575
Lot 1699 ()
1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 90¢ deep blue, without gum as issued, intensely rich color on bright paper, attractively centered, Very Fine, a lovely example of the 1875 90¢ Washington Reprint issue; with 1988 and 2011 P.F. certificates.Scott No. 47 $4,000.
Realized: $3,000