1861, 1¢ blue, type I. horizontal strip of three from Plate 12, remarkably dark shade and choice centering, tied by "New-York Jul. 16" duplex cancels on cover to Philadelphia, missing small part of top flap, fresh and Extremely Fine, a superb strip and very attractive cover, with 1991 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 18  Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. $0 (Image)

1861, 1¢ blue, type I. horizontal strip of three, choice centering for this difficult issue, tied by "Springfield Ill. May 15, 1861" circular datestamps on red and blue "Our Country" Flag, Globe and Verse Patriotic cover to Greenville Ill., manuscript "I didn't have any three cent stamps (Jo)" in small script below stamps, gently cleaned, few toned spots and some minor edgewear, Very Fine, scarce and attractive usage of the 1¢ Type I stamps on a Patriotic. Scott No. 18  Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. $0 (Image)

1861, 1¢ blue, type I. Two singles in the form of a vert. pair (type I, II) + type I single tied by grids, "Concord N.H. Aug. 14, 1861" double-circle datestamp on red and blue Liberty and Union, Now and Forever Waving Flag Patriotic cover to Windsor Vt., some overall wear, top stamp light crease, Very Fine appearance, scarce and attractive usage. Scott No. 18, 20, 18  Estimate $500 - 750. $0 (Image)

1861, 1¢ blue, type I. Red Carrier cancel, F.-V.F.; with 2006 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 18  $735. $0 (Image)