Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ dark blue, die II, bottom margin plate "No. 4." block of 12 with "Archer & Daly" removed, o.g., lightly hinged, exceptionally fresh with large margins all around, few paper wrinkles, otherwise Extremely Fine. This is the final state of the plate just prior to the plates being turned over to Keating & Ball. Scott No. 12d  $450. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ dark blue, die II, bottom margin plate "No. 3." block of 12 with "& Daly" removed, typical dry o.g., large margins to just in at lower left, few small tone spots, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 12d  $450. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ dark blue, die II, perf'd, horizontal strip of 3, straight edge on two sides, heavy horizontal gum crease and small thins from crackly o.g., otherwise F.-V.F. and quite rare; with 1988 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 12f var.  Estimate $400 - 600. $0 (Image)