1869, 1¢-90¢ Pictorials complete, small die proofs. Complete set including both 15¢ types, on original gray card backing with even margins, rich colors as fresh as the day they were printed, Extremely Fine, Only 85 albums were produced.
Scott No. 112P2-122P2; $4,575.

A BEAUTIFUL AND RARE SET OF SMALL DIE PROOFS FROM THE ROOSEVELT PRESENTATION ALBUM. Scott $4,575
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Scott $4,575

1869, 1¢ buff. O.g., never hinged, well centered, rich color and Post Office fresh, Very Fine and choice, a very scarce Pictorial issue in never hinged condition, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott No. 112; $575. Scott $575
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Scott $575

1869, 1¢ buff. O.g., lightly hinged, choice centering and evenly balanced margins, fresh with rich color, Extremely Fine, a lovely mint gem, with 2007 P.F. certificate Graded (XF 90, SSV $1,750).
Scott No. 112; $575. Scott $575
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Scott $575

1869, 2¢ brown. O.g., lightly hinged, choice centering amid nicely balanced margins, strong bright color, fresh and Extremely Fine, a lovely mint stamp, with only eleven graded higher, with 1989 and 2002 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90, SMQ $1,650).
Scott No. 113; $500. Scott $500
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Scott $500

1869, 2¢ brown. Two singles, used with 5¢ brown (76) and 10¢ yellow green, F grill (96), all tied by cork cancels duplexed with "New York, La. Nov 16" cds on blue 1869 folded cover to Intra, Italy, blue "Weissenbach & Klumer" sender's oval handstamp, red "New York Paid All Br. Transit Nov 20" cds ties both 2¢ stamps, reverse with Milano (12.5) transit and Intra (12.6) arrival cds; slight bend in lettersheet under one 2¢ (but not a fold), Very Fine and choice, ex-Martin.
Scott No. 113; Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.

A REMARKABLE COMBINATION OF THREE DIFFERENT ISSUES PREPAYING THE 19¢ NGU CLOSED MAIL RATE TO ITALY. Est. $4,000-6,000 (Image)

Est. $4,000-6,000

1869, 3¢ ultramarine. Cancelled by grid cancel, matching "Rockville Ct., May 20, 1870" cds on cover with Ulysses Grant (UG-42) campaign design showing Grant and Colfax portraits in black frame including industry, shipping, eagle and other symbols, to Great Barrington Mass.; slightly reduced at right, Extremely Fine and choice campaign envelope.
Scott No. 114; Estimate $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type II. Light segmented cork cancel, deep rich colors, wide margins and choice centering, Extremely Fine and choice, a handsome lightly cancel stamp, with 1996 & 2002 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 119; $200. Scott $200
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Scott $200

1869, 24¢ green & violet. Very light cork cancel, rich bright colors, precision centering and well balanced margins, Extremely Fine and choice, with 1994 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 120; $600. Scott $600
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Scott $600

1869, 30¢ ultramarine & carmine. O.g., lightly hinged, beautifully centered with brilliant colors on bright paper, Extremely Fine and choice, with 2001 and 2015 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 121; $4,000.

A STUNNING ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 30¢ 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE, WITH A WONDERFUL COLOR AND FRESHNESS. Scott $4,000
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Scott $4,000

1869, 30¢ ultramarine & carmine. Cork cancels, choice centering and encompassed by huge margins, rich bright colors, a Very Fine and choice jumbo, a striking oversized stamp, with 1998 P.F. certificate & 2003 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott No. 121; $400. Scott $400
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Scott $400

1869, 90¢ carmine & black. Light red and black cancels, attractively centered within wide well balanced margins, strong colors and impressions, Extremely Fine and choice, a stunning gem, with 2001 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 122; $1,700. Scott $1,700
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Scott $1,700