1855, 10¢ Green, Type I, black cds and red transit postmark, four large even margins, rich color and fine early impression, Extremely Fine to Superb, a lovely gem; with 2011 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $2,700), with only 9 graded higher. Scott No. 13  $900. $0 (Image)

1855, 10¢ Green, Type II, Horizontal Strip of Three, ample to large margins and rich color, tied by grid cancels on cover to Munchen, Germany, matching bold "Peace Dale, R.I., Jun 23" origin cds, red "N. York Br. Pkt., Paid 7, Jun 25" exchange cds and Aachen boxed transit date stamp, with "via Prussian Closed mail" endorsement at top left, original enclosure; cover missing backflap, Extremely Fine; with 1998 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 14  Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. AN EXCEPTIONAL PRUSSIAN CLOSED MAIL USAGE TO GERMANY WITH ALL POSTMARKS BOLDLY STRUCK. $0 (Image)

1855, 10¢ Green, Type IV, position 3R1 (recut at top), light New Orleans, La. town cancel, large margins all around, rich color enhancing a early detailed impression on bright paper, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2009 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $7,250). Scott No. 16  $1,650. A STUNNING GEM EXAMPLE OF THE 1855 10¢ GREEN TYPE IV ISSUE. $0 (Image)

1855, 10¢ Green, Type IV, Position 74L1 (recut at top), black grid and French transit date stamp cancels, huge margins, rich intense color, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 1991 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $7,250). Scott No. 16  $1,650. A MARVELOUS USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1855 10¢ TYPE IV ISSUE, OF WHICH ONLY 3 EXAMPLES HAVE GRADED HIGHER. $0 (Image)

1855, 10¢ Green, Type IV, position 65L1 (recut at top), large margins and strong bold color, tied by "Warren, R.I., May 6" cds on cover to Matanzas, Cuba, red New York exchange cds and manuscript "Per steamer Isabel - via Charleston - S.C." routing endorsement, blue "NA" and matching "1" rate handstamps, reverse with Havana entry and receiving postmarks, Extremely Fine, ex-Grunin; with 1987 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 16  Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. AN EXTREMELY RARE AND CHOICE SINGLE USAGE OF THE 1855 10¢ TYPE IV ISSUE TO CUBA. $0 (Image)