Lot 2018
1870, 6¢ carmine, disturbed original gum, small faults but great looking, Very Fine appearance; with 2010 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 148 $1,000.
Realized: $210
Lot 2019 o
1871, 7¢ vermilion, grid cancel, perfectly centered with large evenly balanced margins, rich vibrant color, Superb, one of five examples to receive this grade with only three examples grading higher; with 2011 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $1,675).Scott No. 149 $100.
AN EXCEPTIONAL GEM EXAMPLE OF THE 1871 7¢ NATIONAL BANKNOTE ISSUE.
Realized: $1,450
Lot 2020 o
1871, 7¢ vermilion, gorgeous, an Extremely Fine gem.Scott No. 149 $100.
Realized: $120
Lot 2022 ()
1870, 12¢ dull violet, regummed, still Very Fine.Scott No. 151 $1,100.
Realized: $250
Lot 2023 o
1870, 15¢ bright orange, neat waffle grid cancel, choice centering and well balanced margins, strong bright color, Extremely Fine; with 2016 P.F. Graded certificate (XF 90, SSV $525).Scott No. 152 $220.
Realized: $230
Lot 2024 o
1870, 15¢ bright orange, Extremely Fine and choice.Scott No. 152 $220.
Realized: $160
Lot 2025 o
1870, 24¢ purple, light circle of wedges cancel, precision centering amid beautifully balanced margins, strong vibrant color, Extremely Fine to Superb, an exceptional gem; with 2016 P.F. Graded certificate (XF-S 95, SSV $1,350).Scott No. 153 $230.
Realized: $1,200
Lot 2026 o
1870, 24¢ purple, nicely centered, bright and fresh with red cork cancel, fresh and Very Fine; with 2000 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 153 $245.
Realized: $170
Lot 2027 o
1870, 24¢ purple, absolutely gorgeous New York Foreign Mail Cancel, F.-V.F.Scott No. 153 $230.
Realized: $80