(Shades) 1¢ Dark Blue, intense color and impression, tied by neat "Jamaica Plain Ms Apr 3 1861" cds on unsealed orange buff cover to Walpole N.H. at the 1¢ circular rate, Very Fine and choice use, ex-Cipolla; with 2008 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 63b  $800 off cover. $0 (Image)

(Shades) 1¢ Dark Blue, exceptionally well centered within balanced margins, deep rich color with a strong impression, tied by red "Providence R.I. Jun 25 1862" cds on yellow local cover with street address; no flap, Very Fine, ex-Watt White; with 2002 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 63b  $800 as off-cover. $0 (Image)

(Shades) 1¢ Dark Blue, three singles with incredibly deep shade, cancelled by blue grids on small cover to Newtonville Mass., matching "Stoneham Ms. Jul 30" cds, with interesting 1862 enclosure discussing July 4th celebrations; reduced slightly at left and small tear at left, Very Fine, beautiful color approaching the elusive Indigo shade. Scott No. 63b  $2,400 as used singles. $0 (Image)