1869 (1880 Re-issue), 1¢ buff, tied in combination with 1890 1¢ dull blue by part strikes of oval grid on small cover to local address with "Rutland Vt. Jul. 2 5 PM 90" duplex datestamp, cover open at top & right, Very Fine, a rare mixed Franklin Issue cover with the 1¢ 1869 Pictorial Re-issue, ex Sheriff; with 2005 P.F. certificate. Scott Nos. 133+219  Estimate $500 - 750. $0 (Image)

1869 (1880 Re-issue), 1¢ buff, o.g., very lightly hinged, choice centering amid large margins, rich color and remarkably fresh, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2014 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 133  $325. $0 (Image)

1869 (1880 Re-issue), 1¢ buff, light unobtrusive town corner cancel, perfect centering amid beautifully balanced margins all around, rich bold color and sharp detailed impression, Extremely Fine to Superb, one of two used example to grade as such with only one higher; with 2011 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $3,400). Scott No. 133  $450. AN OUTSTANDING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1¢ PICTORIAL SOFT PAPER RE-ISSUE. $0 (Image)