1860, 30¢ orange. Well centered, horiz. crease which ends in mended tear, tied by grid cancel on 1861 cover to Paris with pre-printed address, postmarked red "New York" accounting cds with red London transit & two strikes of red "PD" in oval (one of which additional ties the 30¢ adhesive), flap missing & last name of addressee partially eradicated, Fine. Scott No. 38  Estimate $400 - 600. $0 (Image)

1860, 30¢ orange. Unused, exceptionally centered amid uncommonly wide margins, with a lovely orange color and rich shade, a Superb gem, a one-in-a-million stamp; with 1999 P.F. certificate and 2005 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $2,650). Scott No. 38  $1,050. $0 (Image)

1860, 30¢ orange. Unused, rich color, gum and oxidation since been removed, Fine; with 1983 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 38  $1,050. $0 (Image)

1860, 30¢ orange. Grid cancel, well centered, strong color, Very Fine. Scott No. 38  $500. $0 (Image)

1860, 30¢ orange. Red grid cancel, stamp is slightly oxidized, well centered, F.-V.F. Scott No. 38  $540. $0 (Image)

1860, 30¢ orange. Dotted grid cancel, precision centering, rich bold color, inconsequential scuff affecting one perf, Extremely Fine, a gorgeous stamp; with 2008 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 38  $500. $0 (Image)