Lot 187 o
1857, 10¢ green, type II, central "Paid 3" cancel, precision centering amid beautifully balanced margins, perforation well clear of design all around, stunning deep rich color, Extremely Fine and choice, under graded in our opinion; with 2011 P.F. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $650).Scott No. 32 $200.
A GEM USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 10¢ TYPE II ISSUE.
Lot 188
1859, 10¢ green, type V, o.g., never hinged, exceptional centering within wide margin all round, deep rich color, an Extremely Fine gem, a marvelous mint gem in pristine never hinged condition; with 2008 Weiss certificate.Scott No. 35 $225 for hinged.
Realized: $1,300
Lot 189
1859, 12¢ black, plate III, horizontal pair, o.g., never hinged, rich intense color on fresh paper, F.-V.F.; with 2016 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 36B $1,500 for hinged.
THE ONLY RECORDED MULTIPLE OF THE 1859 12¢ PLATE III ISSUE IN NEVER HINGED CONDITION.
Only two never singles have ever been certified by the Philatelic Foundation in never hinged condition, one of which is the sole never hinged example sold by Siegel Auctions.
Realized: $1,000
Lot 190 P
1860, 24¢ black, trial color large die proof on India, on card (46 x 44mm), showing die layout lines, deep color, very fresh, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Finkelburg.Scott No. 37TC1ae $7,000.
THE RARE 1860 24¢ TRIAL COLOR LARGE DIE PROOF IN BLACK - BELIEVED TO BE UNIQUE.
Lot 191
1860, 24¢ gray lilac, horizontal pair, o.g., never hinged, rich bold color, left stamp with short perforation at top, F.-V.F.Scott No. 37 $3,150 for hinged.
AN EXTREMELY RARE MINT MULTIPLE OF THE 1860 24¢ ISSUE IN NEVER HINGED CONDITION.
Realized: $1,150
Lot 192 E
1860, 90¢ blue, progressive die essay on India (45 x 52mm) on large card (150 x 215mm), incomplete design missing "U.S. Postage" & "Ninety Cent" tablets at top and bottom, incomplete curvature lines in top scroll, card signed by engraver at lower right, Extremely Fine, unlisted in the Scott catalog.Scott No. 39-E1 Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.
A UNIQUE AND UNLISTED PROGRESSIVE DIE ESSAY OF THE 1860 90¢ ISSUE - THE ONLY KNOWN INCOMPLETE DIE ESSAY KNOWN FOR THIS ISSUE.
This essay design has the same light design guidelines as one of the rare 90¢ black trial colors that still retains the working die guidelines.
Lot 193
1860, 90¢ blue, right margin straddle-pane single, full o.g., exceptional centering within wide margins showing full plate guideline at right, rich color on bright paper, Extremely Fine; with 2014 P.S.E. certificate.Scott No. 39 $3,000.
AN EXCEPTIONAL MINT EXAMPLE OF ONE OF THE FEW STRADDLE-PANE 1860 90¢ ISSUES IN EXISTENCE.