1861, 1¢ Franklin essay, by Toppan, Carpenter & Co., in black. Vignette plus lettering, die on proof paper. Full size with die sink, 8 in colors; in orange, scarlet, red violet, yellow brown (3), green and black, Very Fine.
Scott No. 63-E2a; $800. Scott $800
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Scott $800

1861, 1¢ Franklin essay, by Toppan, Carpenter & Co., in black. Vignette, labels plus side ornaments, die on proof paper. (60x69mm), bold color and sharp impression, Very Fine, a very scarce early stage progressive essay, with 1986 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 63-E3a; $1,250. Scott $1,250
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Scott $1,250

1861, 3¢ black, trial color large die proof on India. Die sunk on 76 x 74mm card showing full die sinkage, die no. 441 and National Bank Note Co. imprint at bottom, intense shade, Extremely Fine and choice trial color proof.
Scott No. 65TC1ae; $2,500. Scott $2,500
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Scott $2,500

1861, 3¢ rose. Horizontal strip of 3, each with green fancy "Button" cancel of Peoria, Ill.; right stamp with light diagonal crease, otherwise Very Fine, unlisted in Skinner-Eno and likely unique in multiple format, with 2018 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $750 - 1,000. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

1861, 5¢ brown yellow. Blue grid cancel, rich distinctive color, Fine.
Scott No. 67a; $1,100. Scott $1,100
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Scott $1,100

1861, 12¢ Washington essay, by Toppan, Carpenter & Co., in black. Complete design, die on India, cut to shape, bright and fresh, Very Fine, very scarce.
Scott No. 69-E4b; $500. Scott $500
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Scott $500

1861, 24¢ Washington essay, by Toppan, Carpenter & Co., in black. Vignette plus frame, die on proof paper. Full size with die sink, four different; in scarlet, ultramarine, red violet and violet brown, Very Fine.
Scott No. 70-E3a; $400. Scott $400
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Scott $400

1861, 24¢ Washington essay, by Toppan, Carpenter & Co., in black. Complete design, die on India, cut close, deep color, Very Fine.
Scott No. 70-E4b; $400. Scott $400
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Scott $400

1861, 24¢ steel blue. Red grid cancel, choice centering, rich true color; filled thins, Extremely Fine appearance.
Scott No. 70b; $850. Scott $850
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Scott $850

1861, 30¢ N.B.N.C. "Premiere Gravure" essay, in black. On India, die sunk in card. (153x197mm), hybrid die essay, Very Fine, very scarce.
Scott No. 71-E2a; $1,750. Scott $1,750
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Scott $1,750

1863-68, 2¢ black, red cancellations. Group of 14 singles, five with grill; all bearing various red cancellations, including fancy geometrics, circle of wedges and "V"'s, star, etc., three items on piece, few flaws, a Very Fine group, one with 2002 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 73, 93; Estimate $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

1861-66 (1875 Re-issue), 5¢ brown. Part o.g., deep rich color, short perf at right, F.-V.F., very scarce with only 672 sold, with 1964 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 105; $2,500. Scott $2,500
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Scott $2,500

1861-66 (1875 Re-issue), 10¢ green. Without gum, attractively centered amid wide margins, deep rich color, F.-V.F., an attractive example of this very scarce stamp, with only 451 sold.
Scott No. 106; $1,400. Scott $1,400
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Scott $1,400