1857, 10¢ green, type I. Horizontal strip of four (positions 91-94L1), wide margins, tied by "New Orleans, La., Mar 27, 1859" cds's on folded letter to Vera Cruz, Mexico, "3" reales due handstamp at left, Very Fine, an extremely rare multiple usage of the 1857 10¢ green, type I; with 1989 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 31  Estimate $10,000 - 15,000. $0 (Image)

1857, 10¢ green, type I. (position. 92L1), beautifully centered single neatly tied by "San Francisco, Cal., Jul 20, 1859" cds on violet cover with fancy chain watermark design, addressed to Dunbarton, N.H., cover slightly reduced at right, Extremely Fine and choice, a gorgeous usage on such and unusual fancy envelope; with 1991 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 31  Estimate $2,000 - 2,500. $0 (Image)

1857, 10¢ green, type I. Manuscript "10" cancel, rich color, thin at bottom, F.-V.F. appearance; with 2003 A.P.S. certificate. Scott No. 31  $550 for pen cancel. $0 (Image)