1857, 1¢ blue, type II, o.g., lightly hinged, rich color and crisp impression, fresh and Very Fine. Scott No. 20  $900. $0 (Image)

1857, 1¢ blue, type III, position 66R4, C relief, well centered single just barely in at bottom with margins around, on 1858 printed merchant circular notice to Suffield, Conn., tied by neat "Hartford, Ct." cds, Extremely Fine, a gem circular rate usage, very rare in such exceptional condition; with 2004 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 21  $3,000. $0 (Image)