1866, 15¢ black. three singles, tied by grid of squares on 1867 cover to Germany, red New York exchange postmark and a manuscript magenta '36' crossed out and re-rated '45', F.-V.F. Scott No. 77  Estimate $300 - 400. $0 (Image)

1866, 15¢ black. three singles (2 damaged by opening) tied by circle of wedges cancels on 1869 folded letter to France, red "New Paid York" cds and blue French entry postmark.; cover with minor file creases and part of the back is separating, Fine. Scott No. 77  Estimate $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

1866, 15¢ black. Bold killer, used on 1867 folded cover to Wien, Austria, "New Orleans, La. Sep 27" cds and red New York exchange postmark and blue Austria entry marking by Bremen Mails; stamp with corner crease, F.-V.F.; with 2002 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 77  Estimate $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

1866, 15¢ black. No gum, beautiful sharp color, fresh and Very Fine; with 1990 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 77  $1,750. $0 (Image)

1866, 15¢ black. Light nearly face-free segmented cork cancel, perfectly centered amid beautifully balanced margins, rich vibrant shade and crisp impression, Extremely Fine and choice, a lovely gem which looks like a "95"; with 1994 P.F. certificate and 2008 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $575). Scott No. 77  $225. $0 (Image)

1866, 15¢ black. Grid of squares cancel, beautifully centered, Extremely Fine; with 2002 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 77  $225. $0 (Image)

1866, 15¢ black. Light circle of wedges cancel, well centered, Very Fine; with 1999 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 77  $225. $0 (Image)

1866, 15¢ black. Cork and town cancels, exceptional centering amid beautifully balanced margins, rich color, Extremely Fine; with 2006 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 77  $225. $0 (Image)

1866, 15¢ black. Quartered cork cancel, beautifully centered, minute corner crease at lower left, Very Fine appearance. Scott No. 77  $225. $0 (Image)