Sale No: 750
Lot No:2161
Symbol:Cat No:114

1869, 3¢ ultramarine (Scott 114), a striking example with 2-way perf shift, used on a remarkably neat and clean cover from New Hampshire to a lady in Massachusetts, Very Fine, an unusual item for the serious 1869 issue collector. Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)

Suggested Bid $250-350

Sale No: 750
Lot No:2498
Symbol:ECat No:112-E4c

1869, 1¢ Franklin essay, small numerals, in buff (Scott 112-E4c), plate on stamp paper, perf'd and gummed, top left corner margin block of 4, full o.g., Extremely Fine, a lovely showpiece.
Brazer 112E-Dd. Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Suggested Bid $300-400

1869, 1¢ Franklin essay, small numerals, in 11 different colors (Scott 112-E4d), plate on stamp paper, perf'd, gummed and grilled, o.g. two without gum, Fine to Very Fine.
Brazer 112E-Dd.
Scott $1,085
Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Scott $1,085
Suggested Bid $300-4

Sale No: 750
Lot No:2500
Symbol:PCat No:112P3-122P3, 129P3

1869, Pictorials complete, with 15¢ re-issue, plate proofs on India (Scott 112P3-122P3, 129P3), blocks of 4, three top values are left margin blocks, some India are mounted on card, dazzling rich colors and impressions make it difficult to turn one's eye away; #129P3 small faults including cut in margin, Extremely Fine to Superb, a show stopping iconic set in top quality, a set to literally "die for".
Scott $5,460
Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000 (Image)

Scott $5,460
Suggested Bid $1,500

1869, 1¢-90¢ Pictorials complete, plate proofs on card (Scott 112P4-122P4), overly generous large margins combined with scintillating colors and impressions, Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $875
Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)

Scott $875
Suggested Bid $500-750

Sale No: 750
Lot No:2502
Symbol:Cat No:112

1869, 1¢ buff (Scott 112), o.g., hinged, fresh with clean color and a fully visible grill, Fine to Very Fine, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $575
Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)

Scott $575
Suggested Bid $250-350

1869, 1¢ buff (Scott 112), an unbelievable gutter snipe of a stamp, perfectly centered amidst massive margins (especially left and right); wing margin single (natural straight edge at left) including small portion of frame, Superb, surely a one-of-a-kind item worthy of the finest collection, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $575
Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)

Scott $575
Suggested Bid $400-600

1869, 1¢ buff (Scott 112), a grand stamp with impressive color and superior centering; fresh and sound, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.F. certificate.
Scott $130
Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Scott $130
Suggested Bid $300-400

1869, 1¢ buff (Scott 112), nicely hued with a near-complete strike of a Waterbury rosette fancy cancel (S-E #GE-R63); light diagonal crease at bottom; small sealed tear at lower right, Fine to Very Fine appearance, with 2009 P.F. certificate.
Scott $575+
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $575+
Suggested Bid $200-30

1869, 2¢ Postrider essay, small numerals, in 10 different colors (Scott 113-E3e), plate on stamp paper, perf'd, gummed and grilled, o.g. three without gum, Fine to Very Fine.
Brazer 113E-De.
Scott $800
Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)

Scott $800
Suggested Bid $250-350

Sale No: 750
Lot No:2507
Symbol:Cat No:113

1869, 2¢ brown, pre-perforation fold error (Scott 113), slightly disturbed o.g., the design complete, so the sheet went into the press as normal, but clearly wrinkled and misperforated; otherwise paper is pristine with clear color; light vertical bend in center, Very Good, a rare find.
Scott $500
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $500
Suggested Bid $200-300

Sale No: 750
Lot No:2508
Symbol:Cat No:113

1869, 2¢ brown (Scott 113), right margin block of 4, o.g., previously hinged, cleanly printed in rich color; all perforations intact; natural straight edge at right; cross-perforations sensibly reinforced, Fine to Very Fine, with 1989 P.F. certificate.
Scott $3,750
Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)

Scott $3,750
Suggested Bid $750-1

Sale No: 750
Lot No:2509
Symbol:Cat No:113

1869, 2¢ brown (Scott 113), block of 4, with proof-like detail in an alluring shade; all perforations intact; top stamps previously hinged, bottom pair never hinged, Fine, signed Bühler.
Scott $3,750
Suggested Bid $600-800 (Image)

Scott $3,750
Suggested Bid $600-8

Sale No: 750
Lot No:2510
Symbol:Cat No:113

1869, 2¢ brown (Scott 113), bottom margin block of 9 with part imprint, lightly caramelized o.g., hinge remnants, clean with fresh, bright color and strong detail; perforation faults and separations, several sensibly hinge-reinforced, Very Good to Fine, a scarce multiple, ex- Hawkins.
Scott $6,450 as block, pairs & single
Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)

Scott $6,450 as block, pairs & singl

1869, 2¢ brown (Scott 113), a gorgeous jumbo with luxuriant color and sharp detail; light target cancel, Extremely Fine, with 1980 P.F. certificate.
Scott $80
Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)

Scott $80
Suggested Bid $250-350

1869, 2¢ brown, split grill and drastic perforation shift (Scott 113 var.), huge shift vertically, target cancel; small perforation flaws, a stunning Very Fine example, an excellent piece for the 1869 specialist. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Suggested Bid $200-300

Sale No: 750
Lot No:2513
Symbol:Cat No:114

1869, 3¢ ultramarine (Scott 114), block of 4, disturbed o.g., with incredible depth of color on fresh paper; a few trivial perforation separations, Fine.
Scott $1,250
Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)

Scott $1,250
Suggested Bid $400-6

Sale No: 750
Lot No:2514
Symbol:Cat No:115

1869, 6¢ ultramarine (Scott 115), o.g., previously hinged, crisp and clean impression with sharply defined grill; reperforated at left; gum loss at upper right corner (no thin), Fine to Very Fine, ex Ward, with 1986 P.F. certificate.
Scott $2,500
Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)

Scott $2,500
Suggested Bid $500-7

Sale No: 750
Lot No:2515
Symbol:Cat No:115

1869, 6¢ ultramarine (Scott 115), block of 4, o.g., hinge remnants, bright with clean color; few repunched perforations at bottom, Fine, with 2020 Crowe certificate.
Scott $16,500
Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000 (Image)

Scott $16,500
Suggested Bid $1,50

1869, 6¢ ultramarine (Scott 115), a magnificent example, Post Office fresh and near-perfectly centered with a face-free target cancel, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 1989 P.F. certificate.
Scott $225
Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)

Scott $225
Suggested Bid $500-750

Sale No: 750
Lot No:2517
Symbol:ECat No:116-E1k

1869, 10¢ Lincoln essay, in blue (Scott 116-E1k), plate on stamp paper, imperf and gummed, block of 4, o.g., previously hinged, small gum thins, Extremely Fine.
Brazer 116E-Dj.
Scott $500
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $500
Suggested Bid $200-300

Sale No: 750
Lot No:2518
Symbol:Cat No:116

1869, 10¢ yellow (Scott 116), part o.g. with small paper hinge remnant, clean color on fresh paper; grill light but visible on face; small corner crease at top left and slightly soiled at top right, Fine to Very Fine, with 2020 Crowe certificate.
Scott $1,850
Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)

Scott $1,850
Suggested Bid $400-6

Sale No: 750
Lot No:2519
Symbol:Cat No:116 var.

1869, 10¢ yellow, split grill (Scott 116 var.), o.g., hinged, Post Office fresh with magnificently clean color, the split fully visible on the face, Very Good to Fine, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $2,100
Suggested Bid $350-500 (Image)

Scott $2,100
Suggested Bid $350-5

1869, 10¢ yellow (Scott 116), a simply gorgeous stamp with deep rich color, pristine paper and a well-placed circle of wedges cancel, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, scarce this nice, with 2020 Crowe certificate.
Scott $110
Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Scott $110
Suggested Bid $300-400

1869, 10¢ yellow (Scott 116), Post Office fresh with massive margins and deep, rich color plus a nice fancy cancel, Extremely Fine, a grand stamp, with 1999 P.F. certificate.
Scott $110
Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Scott $110
Suggested Bid $300-400