1861, 1¢ blue, type I (18). Position 90R12, excellent centering within exceptionally wide margins, fresh color, town postmark, Extremely Fine, the only used example at this grade by either the PF or PSE, and the highest grade by either house is a 95 (less than 10 awarded). Unpriced as a 90J (SMQ $1,600 for normal 90) (photo). $500

Expertization: with 2019 P.F. certificate graded XF 90J. US$0 (Image)

Scott $500

1857, 1¢ blue, type II (20). Beautifully centered, lovely color with a red cancel, Extremely Fine. SSV $2,500 (SMQ $2,400), a choice stamp (photo). $310

Expertization: with 1995, 2021 P.F. certificates, the latter graded XF-SUP 95.

Provenance: "Country Manor". US$0 (Image)

Scott $310

1857, 1¢ blue, type IIIa (22). Very wide break at top, essentially perfectly centered, deep rich color, detailed impression, town postmark, Extremely Fine. SSV $1,700 (SMQ $1,825) (photo). $475

Expertization: with 1983 P.F. certificate and 2021 PSAG certificate, the latter graded 90. US$0 (Image)

Scott $475

Sale No: 365
Lot No:28
Symbol:Cat No:22

1857, 1¢ blue, type IIIa (22). Tied with 3¢ Type IIia (26) by "New York Aug 20 1861" duplex, on "patriotic cover", minor flap tear, Very Fine, scarce, demonetized use, three days after the new stamps were issued (Photo). Estimate 500 - 750 US$500-750 (Image)

1857, 1¢ blue, type IV (23). Left margin single, position 61R1L, single recut at top only, rather well centered for the very difficult 1¢ type IV perforated, intense color on bright paper, grid cancel, F.-V.F. SMQ $450 (photo). $600

Expertization: with 2011, 2020 P.F. certificates and 2022 P.S.E. certificate, the last graded F 70. US$0 (Image)

Scott $600

1857, 1¢ blue, type V (24). Perfectly centered, beautiful color on fresh paper, nice strike black carrier cancel, Extremely Fine, a choice gem, only 5 grade higher at the PSE and none at the PF. SSV $850 (SMQ $825) (photo). $52

Expertization: with 2015 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 95. US$0 (Image)

Scott $52

1857, 3¢ dull red, type III (26). Superb centering, choice color and impression, neat town postmark, Extremely Fine, a stunning gem, only 3 have graded higher (98J) by the PF and PSE combined, there are no 100s. SSV $800 (SMQ $800) (photo). $10

Expertization: with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate 98. US$0 (Image)

Scott $10

1857, 3¢ dull red, type IV (26A). Choice centering with margins clear all around allowing the type characteristics to be plainly visible, town postmark, fresh and choice Extremely Fine, only 4 graded higher, all by the PSE. SSV $1,400 (SMQ $1,475) (photo). $150

Expertization: with 2020 P.S.A.G. certificate 95. US$0 (Image)

Scott $150

1858, 5¢ brick red, type I (27). Beautifully centered, lovely warm color, light face-free town postmark, Extremely Fine, quite scarce in this superlative quality. SSV $2,500 (SMQ $3,000) (photo). $1,450

Expertization: with 2017 P.S.A.G. certificate 85. US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,450

1858, 5¢ Indian red, type I (28A). With a lovely rich unmistakable color, strong impression, beautifully centered for any 5¢ of this issue, neat Philadelphia postmark, Extremely Fine, only 6 others share this grade and only one graded higher (95). SMQ $8,000 (photo). $3,750

AN OUTSTANDING USED EXAMPLE OF THIS OFTEN MISIDENTIFIED STAMP.

Expertization: with 2004, 2022 P.S.E. certificates, the latter graded XF 90. US$0 (Image)

Scott $3,750

1859, 5¢ brown, type I (29). Exceptional centering especially for an 1857-61 5¢, beautiful color on fresh paper, neat face-free town postmark, Extremely Fine. SSV $4,250 (photo). $325

Expertization: with 1988 P.F. certificate and 2015 P.S.A.G. certificate 95, 2015 P.S.E. certificate no longer present graded XF 90. SMQ for a 90 $1,100.

Provenance: Myerson. US$0 (Image)

Scott $325

1861, 5¢ orange brown, type II (30). Beautifully centered, warm rich color, light blue town postmark, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, pretty stamp. SSV $1,850 (SMQ $2,150) (photo). $1,330

Expertization: with 1987, 2011 P.F. certificates an 2021 P.S.A.G certificate, the last graded 85. US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,330

1860, 5¢ brown, type II (30A). Rich color, pretty blue town postmark, fresh and Very Fine. SSV $280 (SMQ $300) (photo). $350

Expertization: with 2008 P.F. certificate and 2017 P.S.A.G. certificate, the latter graded 80. US$0 (Image)

Scott $350

1857, 10¢ green, type II (32). Choice centering, bright fresh color, face-free cancels, an Extremely Fine gem, only three are graded higher (98, 1 PF and 2 PSE). SMQ $2,750 (photo). $190

Expertization: with 1988, 2021 P.F. certificates, the latter graded XF-SUP 95. US$0 (Image)

Scott $190

1857, 10¢ green, type III (33). Beautifully centered within generous margins, lovely rich color, grid cancel, Extremely Fine. SMQ $725 (photo). $190

Expertization: with 1984 P.F. certificate and 2008 P.S.E. certificate, the latter graded XF 90. US$0 (Image)

Scott $190

1857, 12¢ black, plate I (36). Beautifully centered for this exceptionally narrow margined issue, with the perfs clear virtually all around, prooflike color and impression, neat town postmark, an Extremely Fine gem. SSV $800 (SMQ $950) (photo). $300

Expertization: with 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 90. US$0 (Image)

Scott $300

Sale No: 365
Lot No:41
Symbol:Cat No:36

1857, 12¢ black, plate I (36). Pair, used on 3¢ entire with 3¢ Type III (26) rounded corner perf, tied by "Houston Tex" town postmarks and red "N. York AM packet Paid", "Aachen" boxed transit manuscript "Pr Prussian closed mail", to Oldenburg, Germany, blue boxed "Oldenburg" backstamp manuscript docketing on reverse of flap dates this 17 June 1859, handsome Very Fine usage (Photo). Estimate 400 - 500

Provenance: White, Emerson. US$400-500 (Image)

1860, 30¢ orange (38). Exceptional centering with perfs essentially clear all around, brilliant color, neat grid cancel, choice Extremely Fine. SMQ $1,200 (photo). $500

Expertization: with 1988, 2001 P.F. certificates and 2022 P.S.E. certificate, the last graded XF 90.

Provenance: Gorham. US$0 (Image)

Scott $500

Sale No: 365
Lot No:43
Symbol:Cat No:39

1860, 90¢ blue (39). Part original gum, well centered, rich color, Very Fine (photo). $3,000 US$0 (Image)

Scott $3,000

1860, 90¢ blue (39). Blue town cancel, deep rich color, reperfed, sealed tear, small tone spot, none of which are readily apparent, handsome Very Fine appearance and virtually never seen with a blue town postmark (photo). $10,400

Expertization: with 1989, 2011 P.F. certificates. US$0 (Image)

Scott $10,400

1860, 90¢ blue (39). Beautifully centered, rich color, black grid cancel, couple small expert repairs, Very Fine appearing example of this rare used (without pen cancel) stamp (photo). $10,000

Expertization: with 2020 Crow certificate. US$0 (Image)

Scott $10,000

1860, 90¢ blue (39). Grid cancel, intense color, small repair at left and reperfed at right, still a most attractive example of this rare used (without pen cancel) stamp, includes the original lot sheet from a 1940s Kelleher auction when the catalogue value was $120! (photo). $10,000 US$0 (Image)

Scott $10,000

1860, 90¢ blue (39). New Orleans c.d.s. cancel, bright color on fresh paper, bottom left and top right corners expertly repaired, 2mm tear at top right, faults not withstanding, a choice appearing example of this used high value which is rarely seen with a readable town cancel (photo). $10,000

Expertization: with 2008 P.S.E. certificate. US$0 (Image)

Scott $10,000