SBK #2W; 1843-46 6r Black, horizontal background lines, type V, position 20, a very fine example displaying margins ranging from ample to very large, fresh with strong color, exceptionally possessing full original gum, which is very rarely encountered, very fine and rare; 1999 Renggli and Von der Weid certificates (SBK CHF2,800+). (Image)

Est. $1,500-2,000

SBK #5; 1845 5c Black and yellow-green, Small Eagle, a very fine, fresh unmounted example from the left of the sheet, full original gum, margins varying from clear to huge, two very faint vertical creases -just one being stated in the certificate- naturally caused by the gum and not detracting; 1999 Von der Weid certificate (SBK CHF4,600+). (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500

SBK #6; 5c Black and dark green, Big Eagle, detailed impression, predominantly complete to ample margins at left, stated to possess full original gum in the certificate with a natural small portion of gum lacking at top right and without any trace of hinge usage, very fine and rare; 1999 Von der Weid certificate (SBK CHF3,000). (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500

SBK #8a, 1845 2½r Black, light blue and carmine, a splendid marginal example from the bottom of the sheet, uniformly large margins on other three sides, originating from the 39 position in the sheet of 40 and featuring "white dot above the tail" constant plate flaw which is characteristic of this position, boasting the attractive combination of the three colors which are remarkably bright, good embossing, of great desirability possessing full original gum, this being an extraordinary characteristic; superb, one of the most beautiful single unused examples available of this highly desirable and iconic stamp of worldwide philately; 1996 Von der Weid and Abt certificates (SBK CHF25,000+). (Image)

Est. $15,000-20,000

SBK #10; 1850 5c Black and red, a remarkable example with full original gum, clear and fresh impression, ample to mainly large margins, very fine and scarce; 1998 Renggli certificate (SBK CHF3,500). (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500

SBK #12; 1850 2½r Black and red, outstandingly fresh, very good margins with part of the dividing ornament on three sides, very infrequently exhibiting complete design of the double pointing arrow with ribbon at right, full original gum being remarkably fresh and this being an exceptional feature, a superb example of this difficult stamp in unused condition; 1997 Von der Weid and 1999 Renggli certificates (SBK CHF11,000+). (Image)

Est. $4,000-5,000

SBK #16II; 1850 10r Yellow, black and red, good impression and colors, mainly large margins, unusually presenting full original gum, extremely fine (SBK CHF1,300+). (Image)

Est. $500-750

SBK #17II; 1851 5r Light blue and red, type 10, stone C1-LO, very fresh, large balanced margins all around, uncommonly boasting full original gum, very fine and scarce thus; 2002 Renggli certificate, signed Estoppey (SBK CHF800+). (Image)

Est. $400-500

SBK #22B; 1854-55 5r Brown, Bern printing, first period, medium thick paper, an astonishing example from the upper left corner of the sheet, of remarkable freshness, clear to enormous margins, in addition possessing full original gum, a superb exhibition item; 2004 Renggli certificate (SBK CHF1,100+). (Image)

Est. $400-500

SBK #22G; 1857-62 5r Brown-black, Bern printing, fourth period, Zurich paper, intense color and outstandingly neat impression, good to huge margins with part of frame line from neighboring stamp at top, unmounted with full original gum, superb; 2004 BPB certificate (SBK CHF320+). (Image)

Est. $100-150

SBK #23A; 1854 10r Blue, Munich printing, Third Period, deep color and attractive embossing, quite balanced ample margins all around, unmounted with full original gum, very fine; 2000 Renggli certificate (SBK CHF1,100+). (Image)

Est. $300-400

SBK #24B; 1854-55 15r Rose, Bern printing, first period, medium thick paper, very fresh in an attractive pastel shade, margins ranging from clear to wide, unmounted with full original gum; 2003 Renggli certificate, signed Moser (SBK CHF1,600+). (Image)

Est. $400-500

SBK #24F; 1856 15r Light rose, Bern printing, first period, thin paper, a very attractive delicate shade, clear to mainly even margins, full original gum with suspicion of hinge usage in very small place at top and not being stated in both certificates, where it is described to be never hinged, very fine and rare; 1999 Renggli and 1996 Von der Weid certificates (SBK CHF4,500+). (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500

SBK #26A; 1854 40r Light yellow-green, Munich printing, third period, delicate shade exhibited on a clear impression, mainly large margins, good embossing, unmounted with full original gum, extremely fine; 2003 Renggli certificate (SBK CHF2,600+). (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

SBK #26G; 1857-62 40r Green, Bern printing, fourth period, Zurich paper, a marginal example from the base of the sheet, touching at left, clear to good margins in other respects, mint with original gum, fine; (undated) Von der Weid certificate (SBK CHF625). (Image)

Est. $150-200

SBK #31; 1862 10r Blue, white paper, unusually crisp impression and deep shade, quite well centered, unused with full original gum with a small portion being slightly toned, fine and scarce (SBK CHF1,700). (Image)

Est. $200-300

SBK #35; 1862 60r Bronze, white paper, very fresh, centered to right and displaying the design complete, unmounted with original gum, fine and rare; 1997 Guinand certificate, signed A. Diena (SBK CHF5,000). (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500

SBK #36a; 1862 1fr Reddish bronze, white paper, good color, slightly centered to the left, unmounted with original gum, tiny natural gum disturbance being mentioned for accuracy and not registered in the certificate, fine and rare; 1999 Renggli certificate (SBK CHF4,200). (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

SBK #41; 1867-78 30r Ultramarine, white paper, very fresh, slightly centered to upper right, unmounted with original gum, very fine; 1995 Renggli certificate (SBK CHF2,000). (Image)

Est. $400-500

SBK #53; 1882 2r Olive-brown, white paper, never hinged, very fine; 2002 BPB certificate (SBK CHF1,250). (Image)

Est. $250-300

SBK #58A-64A; 1882-89 2r to 15r Purple, complete set of seven values, never hinged, very fine; the 15r Yellow accompanied by 1992 Renggli certificate (SBK CHF3,350). (Image)

Est. $400-500

SBK #66B; 1888 20r Orange, perforation 9¾:9¼, refulgent color, never hinged, fine and rare; 2000 Renggli certificate (SBK CHF2,700). (Image)

Est. $400-500

SBK #66C; 1891-98 20r Orange, perforation 11½:11, outstandingly fresh, good centering, unmounted with original gum, very fine; 2004 BPB certificate (SBK CHF2,400). (Image)

Est. $500-750

SBK #68C; 1891-98 30r Brown, perforation 11½:11, centered to the bottom , unmounted with original gum, fine; signed Moser (SBK CHF1,700). (Image)

Est. $300-400

SBK #69B; 1888 40r Grey, perforation 9¾:9¼, strong color, very good centering and perforations, unmounted with origional gum, superb; 1999 Renggli certificate (SBK CHF2,600). (Image)

Est. $500-750