1869, 2¢ brown, without grill. O.g., lightly hinged, nicely centered amid uncommonly wide margins for this variety, brilliant color and exceptionally fresh, Very Fine for this, a very rare without grill variety with approximately a dozen examples known including a block of four, many many of which are faulty and/or cutting into the design, with 1995 and 2010 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 113b; $14,000.

AN EXTREMELY RARE SOUND ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 2¢ PICTORIAL ISSUE WITHOUT GRILL. Scott $14,000
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Scott $14,000

1869, 3¢ ultramarine, without grill, gem top right corner margin single. O.g., barest trace of hinge, well centered amid wide margins, rich color on very fresh bright paper without the usual toning, Extremely Fine, with 1991 and 2010 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 114a; $13,000.

ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN EXAMPLES OF THE RARE 1869 3¢ PICTORIAL WITHOUT GRILL - A GREAT CONDITION RARITY OF THIS ELUSIVE STAMP. Scott $13,000
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Scott $13,000

1869, 6¢ deep dull blue, trial color large die proof. Full die sinkage on card, 51 x 71mm, with imprint at bottom, h.r.'s, rich color which is distinctly different from the issued stamp for the large die color, Extremely Fine and choice, with 2016 P.F. certificate, which no longer accompanies, rare, ex-Laehder.
Scott No. 115TC1ae; $2,500. Scott $2,500
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Scott $2,500

1869, 6¢ ultramarine. Full o.g., hinge remnant, wide margins, rich bold color, fresh and Very Fine, with 2001 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 115; $2,750. Scott $2,750
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Scott $2,750

1869, 24¢ green & violet. Full o.g., strong colors, Fine, a presentable original gum example of this rare mint Pictorial high value, with 1987 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 120; $7,500. Scott $7,500
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Scott $7,500

1869, 24¢ green & violet. Crossroad cancels, large margins, strong bright colors, F.-V.F., with 1989 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 120; $650. Scott $650
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Scott $650

1869, 24¢ green & violet. Light cork cancel, nicely centered, strong colors; tiny corner perf crease, Very Fine appearance, with 2017 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 120; $650. Scott $650
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Scott $650

1869, 30¢ Burgoyne essay, in scarlet. Die on India, die sunk on card. Die on India, removed from card, 68 x 50 mm, a magnificent engraving, fresh and rare, Extremely Fine. Brazer No. 121E-Ca.
Scott No. 121-E1a; $800. Scott $800
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Scott $800

1869, 30¢ Burgoyne essay, in black. Die on India, die sunk on card. Die on India, removed from card, 69 x 50 mm, with imprint at bottom, fresh, intense printing, Extremely Fine and scarce. Brazer No. 121E-Ca.
Scott No. 121-E1a; $800. Scott $800
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Scott $800

1869, 30¢ Burgoyne essay, in blue. Die on ivory paper, die on India, die sunk on card. Die on ivory paper, with imprint at bottom, Extremely Fine, a gorgeous fresh example of this exceedingly rare 1869 Pictorial essay. Brazer No. 121E-Cc.
Scott No. 121-E1g; $1,000. Scott $1,000
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Scott $1,000

1869, 30¢ Burgoyne essay, in blue. Die on clear white bond. Die on clear white bond, 42 x 37 mm, fresh bright rich color, Extremely Fine. Brazer No. 121E-Cd.
Scott No. 121-E1i; $600. Scott $600
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Scott $600

1869, 30¢ Burgoyne essay, in blue. Die on yellowish cloudy bond. Die on yellowish cloudy bond, 45 x 40 mm, deep beautiful shade, Extremely Fine. Brazer No. 121E-Ce.
Scott No. 121-E1j; $600. Scott $600
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Scott $600

1869, 30¢ Burgoyne essay, in blue. Die on yellowish cloudy bond. Die on yellowish cloudy bond, 40 x 37 mm, attractive shade, deep rich engraving; right irregular corner and slight hinge remnant show through, otherwise Very Fine. Brazer No. 121E-Ce.
Scott No. 121-E1j; $600. Scott $600
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Scott $600

1869, 30¢ Burgoyne essay, in orange. Die on yellowish cloudy bond. Die on yellowish cloudy bond, 32 x 31 mm, attractive, fresh and scarce, with bright pronounced color, Extremely Fine, with 1998 P.F. certificate. Brazer No. 121E-Ce.
Scott No. 121-E1j; $600. Scott $600
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Scott $600

1869, 30¢ Burgoyne essay, in black. Die on smoky yellow greenish bond. Die on smoky yellow greenish bond, 37 x 36 mm, Extremely Fine, a handsome example of this rare essay. Brazer No. 121E-Cf.
Scott No. 121-E1k; $600. Scott $600
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Scott $600

1869, 30¢ Burgoyne essay, in black. Plate on thin surface-tinted paper. Two on salmon red and pale pink, both large margins, Very Fine, appealing design and engraving. Brazer No. 121E-Ck.
Scott No. 121-E1p; $550. Scott $550
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Scott $550

1869, 30¢ Burgoyne essay, in dull red violet. Plate on bond, with red bands at top and bottom. Attractive and fresh, Very Fine, an excellent essay. Brazer No. 121E-Co.
Scott No. 121-E1s; $350. Scott $350
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Scott $350

1869, 30¢ ultramarine & carmine. Quartered cork cancel, rich colors, large oversized margins, a Very Fine jumbo, with 1992 and 2006 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 121; $450. Scott $450
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Scott $450

1869, 30¢ ultramarine & carmine. Segmented grid and red transit cancels, well centered amid oversized margins, rich colors, a Very Fine jumbo, with 1998 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 121; $450. Scott $450
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Scott $450

1869, 90¢ carmine & black. Without gum, rich colors, Fine, a scarce sound unused example of this Pictorial high value.
Scott No. 122; $3,750. Scott $3,750
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Scott $3,750

1869, 90¢ carmine & black. Light cork cancel, strong colors; few short perfs at right and bottom, otherwise Fine.
Scott No. 122; $1,700. Scott $1,700
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Scott $1,700