1879, 15¢ red orange, nicely centered and rich color, tied by "New York, Jul 16, 89" duplex postmark on cover to Natal, South Africa, with illustrated Catholic Publisher corner card, reverse with transit cds's and illustrated building front ad, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 189  Estimate $150 - 200. $0 (Image)

1879, 15¢ red orange, o.g., never hinged, well balanced margins, strong bright color, Extremely Fine, a beautiful never hinged example of the 15¢ American Banknote issue; with 2013 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $2,650). Scott No. 189  $675. $0 (Image)

1879, 15¢ red orange, o.g., never hinged, precision centering amid well balanced margins, fresh with strong bright color, Extremely Fine, an exceptional stamp in never hinged condition; with 1987 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 189  $675 for o.g. $0 (Image)