1857 (circa.) 2p Blue (Worn Impression) on Bluish Wove Paper, Imperforate A nicely used example with ample even margins; minute thin speck mentioned for accuracy, sharp and nearly complete concentric rings cancel, VF (SG 22 £1,600) (Image)

Cat. Value 1500 $

1859 2p Deep Blue "Sherwin" on Bluish Paper, Imperforate A lightly used example of this attractive classic stamp, tiny sealed flaw at lower left, clear margins except at lower right, an affordable example of this "primitive" classic stamp, Fine appearance (Scott cat. $11,000; SG 40 £8,000) (Image)

Estimate 1500 $

1859 2p Pale Blue "Dardenne" on White Laid Paper, Imperforate A brilliant fresh example, barely touching frame at top left to very large margins, concentric rings in black and portion of red transit at lower right, F-VF (SG 44 £850) (Image)

Cat. Value 850 $