Sale No: 5133
Lot No:3063
Symbol:Cat No:147 var.

1870, 3¢ green, N.B.N.C. printing, double kiss impression (Scott 147 var), an eye-catching variety, with "U.S. Postage" and vignette's background re-impressed at Washington's forehead; the stamp fresh, tied by double-ring "Northampton/Aug/5/ME." c.d.s. and adjacent four-ring target; a few perforations rubbed at top due to stamp placement; oil stain in address panel of no consequence; with enclosure, Fine to Very Fine, add some cachet to your Bank Note collection, with 1983 A.P.S. certificate. (Image)

Sale No: 5133
Lot No:3064
Symbol:Cat No:154

1870, 30¢ black, N.B.N.C. printing (Scott 154), used with a 6¢ carmine (148), both tied by cork cancels on an 1870 linen-lined legal-size cover from Boston to Baltimore; reduced at both ends and repaired, stamps with slight perforation flaws, still a fairly attractive example of this scarce franking.
Scott $875+
Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)

Scott $875+
Suggested Bid $150-20

1870, 30¢ black, N.B.N.C. printing (Scott 154), a magnificent looking stamp, with flawless color, impression and freshness, with big margins and a circle-of-Vs cancel; tiny tear at top, above "ST" in "Postage", Extremely Fine appearance, with 2018 P.F. certificate.
Scott $275
Suggested Bid $350-500 (Image)

Scott $275
Suggested Bid $350-500