Lot 1484
1873, 2¢ brown, o.g., never hinged, rich color and sharp detailed impression, wide margins and pristine freshness, Very Fine and choice, a very scarce Continental issue in never hinged condition; with 2018 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 157 $325 for hinged.
Lot 1485 P
1873, 3¢ black, Trial Color Plate Proof on India, complete right pane of 100 on original card backing, showing imprint and large portion of plate number "15" at top and bottom, upper right corner defect and wrinkle affecting two stamps, F.-V.F. and rare complete pane.Scott No. 158TC3a $1,375.
Current Opening Bid: $180
Lot 1486
1873, 6¢ dull pink, top margin plate "No. 18" single, full o.g., wide margins, fresh with strong bright color, Very Fine and choice, a handsome and scarce mint plate number single; with 2016 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 159 $375.
Realized: $700
Lot 1487
1873, 15¢ yellow orange, o.g., lightly hinged, strong bright color, beautifully centered amid large margins, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2002 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 163 $2,000.
Realized: $2,900
Lot 1488
1875, 2¢ vermilion, o.g., very lightly hinged, rich radiant color, bright and fresh, Very Fine; with 1980 P.F. & 2000 P.S.E. certificates.Scott No. 178 $325.
Realized: $375