1860, 30¢ orange, full o.g., choice centering especially so for this tight margin issue, rich vibrant color, very fresh, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, a lovely mint stamp; with 2013 P.S.E. Graded certificate (VF-XF 85, SMQ $3,250). Scott No. 38  $2,150. $0 (Image)

1860, 30¢ orange, full o.g., well centered amid nice balanced margins, rich bold color, Extremely Fine and choice, an exceptional original gum example of the 1860 30¢ Franklin issue; with 1983 and 2003 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 38  $2,150. $0 (Image)

1860, 30¢ orange, neat grid cancel, exceptional centering amid uncommonly wide margins, gorgeous rich deep color, an Extremely Fine to Superb gem, a truly magnificent used example of the 1860 30¢ Franklin issue; with 2012 P.S.A.G. and 2013 P.F. Graded certificates (95 & XF-Sup 95 XQ respectively, SSV $4,000 for 95). Scott No. 38  $425. $0 (Image)

1860, 30¢ orange, neat deep blue Cincinnati, O. town and grid cancels, choice centering amid wide margins, beautiful rich deep color, Extremely Fine, a lovely stamp with complimentary color cancel; with 2005 and 2013 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 38  $455. $0 (Image)

1860, 30¢ orange, imperf, without gum as issued, ample to mostly huge margins around, rich bright color, Extremely Fine and choice, most likely the finest example of this 1860 30¢ Imperforate issue (formerly Scott 38a); with 1970 and 1998 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 38Pa  $1,500. $0 (Image)