U.S., General Issues, 1869, Grant Essay, By George T. Jones, in Black & Light Violet (Scott 112-E1b), die on India in red, cut to stamp size, with light gray overprint, small piece missing at the top right, fault has been masked with piece of red paper for exhibit purposes, bright color, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Brazer 112E-Ab.
Scott $3,500.
Scott $3,500
Suggested Bid $600-750 (Image)

Scott $3,500
Suggested Bid $600-7

U.S., General Issues, 1869, 1¢-90¢ Pictorials Complete, Large Die Proofs (Scott 112P1-122P1), all slightly reduced, 12¢ with slight soiling, Fine to Very Fine, all 1998 P.F. certs.
Scott $8,550.
Scott $8,550
Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000 (Image)

Scott $8,550
Suggested Bid $1,500

U.S., General Issues, 1869, 15¢-90¢ Pictorials Complete, Centers Inverted, Plate Proofs on Card (Scott 120aP4-129aP4), complete set in matching sheet margin singles, fresh, very fine and choice, Ex Berlin, realized $13,500 in 2007 auction.
Scott $16,250.
Scott $16,250
Suggested Bid $7,500-9,000 (Image)

Scott $16,250
Suggested Bid $7,50

Sale No: 122
Lot No:699
Symbol:Cat No:112b

U.S., General Issues, 1869, 1¢ Buff, Without Grill (Scott 112b), full o.g., centered bottom left, fresh, Fine for this, extremely rare sound example of the 1¢ 1869 pictorial without grill, probably fewer than ten are known, 2016 P.F. cert.
Scott $32,500 .
Scott $32,500 ,
Suggested Bid $3,000-4,000 (Image)

Scott $32,500 ,
Suggested Bid $3,

Sale No: 122
Lot No:700
Symbol:ECat No:113-E3e

U.S., General Issues, 1869, 2¢ Postrider Essay, Small Numerals, in Blue and Deep Brown-Rose (Scott 113-E3e), blocks of 4, o.g., plate on stamp paper, perfed, gummed and grilled, Fine to Very Fine, Ex Finkelburg (still mounted on a portion of his exhibit page). Brazer 113E-De.
Scott $640.
Scott $640
Suggested Bid $200-250 (Image)

Scott $640
Suggested Bid $200-250

Sale No: 122
Lot No:701
Symbol:ECat No:114-E6b

U.S., General Issues, 1869, 3¢ Locomotive Essay, Small Numerals, in Brown Rose (Scott 114-E6b), block of 6, unused, plate on stamp paper, imperf, bottom right sheet margin, Very Fine and choice. Brazer 114E-Cf.
Scott $510+.
Scott $510+
Suggested Bid $150-180 (Image)

Scott $510+
Suggested Bid $150-18

Sale No: 122
Lot No:703
Symbol:ECat No:114-E6d

U.S., General Issues, 1869, 3¢ Locomotive Essay, Small Numerals (Scott 114-E6d), 3 blocks of 4, o.g. or without gum, green, brown, and red brown, plate on stamp paper, perfed, gummed and grilled, unused (green o.g.), brown two copies soiled, Fine to Very Fine. Brazer 114E-Ch.
Scott $960.
Scott $960
Suggested Bid $200-250 (Image)

Scott $960
Suggested Bid $200-250

Sale No: 122
Lot No:704
Symbol:Cat No:114a

U.S., General Issues, 1869, 3¢ Ultramarine, Without Grill (Scott 114a), full o.g., Very Fine, the lower-value 1869's without grill are much rarer than the high values, and seldom encountered in choice condition, 1993, 2010 P.F. certs.
Scott $13,000 .
Scott $13,000 ,
Suggested Bid $4,000-5,000 (Image)

Scott $13,000 ,
Suggested Bid $4,

Sale No: 122
Lot No:705
Symbol:ECat No:115-E2c

U.S., General Issues, 1869, 5¢ Washington Essay, Small Lettering (Scott 115-E2c), 3 blocks of 4, plate on wove, imperf and gummed, o.g., dull red brown, buff, dull red violet, all with nice margins all around, fresh, Very Fine and choice. Brazer 115aE-Fc.
Scott $600.
Scott $600
Suggested Bid $200-250 (Image)

Scott $600
Suggested Bid $200-250

U.S., General Issues, 1869, 5¢ Washington Safety Essay, Underprint Design 18, Black on Scarlet (Scott 115-ESP18), die on thin wove, large margins all around, 32mm x 28 mm, small thin spot at top, very fine appearance, unique, Ex Finkelburg and Heimburger. Brazer 115aE-Fd.
Scott $3,250 .
Scott $3,250 ,
Suggested Bid $1,000-1,300 (Image)

Scott $3,250 ,
Suggested Bid $1,0

Sale No: 122
Lot No:707
Symbol:Cat No:115

U.S., General Issues, 1869, 6¢ Ultramarine (Scott 115), pair, full o.g., off-center, otherwise Fine, 2004 A.P.S. cert.
Scott $5,250.
Scott $5,250
Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Scott $5,250
Suggested Bid $300-4

U.S., General Issues, 1869, 10¢ Lincoln Essay, in Deep Orange (Scott 116-E1c), complete die on India, die sunk on card full size, Very Fine and choice. Brazer 116E-Da.
Scott $1,100.
Scott $1,100
Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Scott $1,100
Suggested Bid $300-4

Sale No: 122
Lot No:710
Symbol:ECat No:116-E1L

U.S., General Issues, 1869, 10¢ Lincoln Essay, in Orange (Scott 116-E1L), block of 4, l.h. to o.g., plate on stamp paper, perfed and gummed, excellent color, Very Fine and attractive. Brazer 116E-Dk.
Scott $800.
Scott $800
Suggested Bid $500-600 (Image)

Scott $800
Suggested Bid $500-600

U.S., General Issues, 1869, 10¢ Declaration of Independence Essay, in Red Brown (Scott 116-E2a), die on India, die sunk on card, die on India, measuring 32mm x 32mm; tiny wrinkle at top, very fine. Brazer 116E-Ea.
Scott $4,250.
Scott $4,250
Suggested Bid $800-1,000 (Image)

Scott $4,250
Suggested Bid $800-1

U.S., General Issues, 1869, 10¢ Eagle, Shield & Flags Essay, in Blue (Scott 116-E4), die on India paper, 33mm x 52mm with National imprint at bottom, bright color and very fine, Ex Heimburger. Brazer 116E-Fb.
Scott $2,500.
Scott $2,500
Suggested Bid $500-650 (Image)

Scott $2,500
Suggested Bid $500-6

U.S., General Issues, 1869, 10¢ Black, Trial Color Large Die Proof (Scott 116TC1ae), on India paper and still affix to the card, Very Fine.
Scott $2,500.
Scott $2,500
Suggested Bid $500-700 (Image)

Scott $2,500
Suggested Bid $500-7

U.S., General Issues, 1869, 12¢ S.S. Adriatic Essay, Small Numerals, in Green (Scott 117-E2c), complete die on India, about die block size, nice color, overall Very Fine. Brazer 117E-Cb.
Scott $1,350.
Scott $1,350
Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Scott $1,350
Suggested Bid $300-4

U.S., General Issues, 1869, 12¢ S.S. Adriatic Essay, Small Numerals, 5 Different Colors (Scott 117-E2e), o.g., plate on stamp paper, perfed, gummed and grilled, usual centering, fresh, Fine to Very Fine for this. Brazer 117E-Ce.
Scott $625.
Scott $625
Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)

Scott $625
Suggested Bid $150-200

Sale No: 122
Lot No:718
Symbol:PCat No:119P3

U.S., General Issues, 1869, 15¢ Brown & Blue, Type II, Plate Proof on India (Scott 119P3), bottom margin plate #41 block of 8, great margins and color, Extremely Fine.
Scott $4,000.
Scott $4,000
Suggested Bid $1,100-1,400 (Image)

Scott $4,000
Suggested Bid $1,100

Sale No: 122
Lot No:719
Symbol:PCat No:119P3

U.S., General Issues, 1869, 15¢ Brown & Blue, Type II, Plate Proof on India (Scott 119P3), bottom margin plate #24 block of 10, extremely fine.
Scott $4,240+.
Scott $4,240+
Suggested Bid $1,200-1,500 (Image)

Scott $4,240+
Suggested Bid $1,20

Sale No: 122
Lot No:720
Symbol:Cat No:119

U.S., General Issues, 1869, 15¢ Brown & Blue, Type II (Scott 119), block of 6, full o.g., "small closed tear at bottom", excellent intense colors, Fine and attractive, scarce multiple, Ex Caspary, Bechtel, Zoellner and Curtis, 1998 P.F. cert.
Scott $22,500 (for block and pair).
Scott $22,500 (for block and pair),
Suggested Bid $4,000-5,000 (Image)

Scott $22,500 (for block and pair),<