Sale No: 755
Lot No:1368
Symbol:Cat No:147

1870, 3¢ green, N.B.N.C. printing (Scott 147), block of 4, slightly disturbed o.g., richly detailed impression with beautiful color, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $1,200
Suggested Bid $350-500 (Image)

Scott $1,200
Suggested Bid $350-5

Sale No: 755
Lot No:1369
Symbol:(Cat No:151

1870, 12¢ dull violet, N.B.N.C. printing (Scott 151), regummed, a real looker with strong color, clean lines and solid centering; toned perforation tips, Very Fine, with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate.
Scott $1,050
Suggested Bid $350-500 (Image)

Scott $1,050
Suggested Bid $350-5

Sale No: 755
Lot No:1370
Symbol:(Cat No:152

1870, 15¢ bright orange, N.B.N.C. printing (Scott 152), unused without gum, the definition of "jumbo", with immaculate color on pristine paper; perforations sound; tiny inclusion in forehead not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, hard to image one larger, with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate graded VF-XF 85J.
SMQ VF-XF 85J; $1,250 as an "85".
Scott $210
Suggested Bid $800-1,200 (Image)

Scott $210
Suggested Bid $800-1,2

Sale No: 755
Lot No:1371
Symbol:(Cat No:152

1870, 15¢ bright orange, N.B.N.C. printing (Scott 152), regummed, a pip of an orange, with fresh color, solid impression and nice centering on clean paper, Fine to Very Fine, with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate.
Scott $1,300
Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)

Scott $1,300
Suggested Bid $400-6

1870, 24¢ purple, N.B.N.C. printing (Scott 153), black cancel, uncommonly bright resonating color and impression with large, pleasing, balanced margins; faint creases, Extremely Fine appearance.
Scott $210
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $210
Suggested Bid $200-300

Sale No: 755
Lot No:1373
Symbol:Cat No:154

1870, 30¢ black, N.B.N.C. printing (Scott 154), o.g., hinged, a looker with razor-sharp detail and deep color; fresh; vertical crease at left, Fine to Very Fine appearance, with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate.
Scott $7,000
Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Scott $7,000
Suggested Bid $1,000

1870, 30¢ black, N.B.N.C. printing (Scott 154), simply breathtaking, the deep, clean color offset by the pristine paper; large, perfectly balanced margins and a blue cork cancel add to the appeal, Superb, none finer, a Top of the Pop; PSE's Population Report lists just one stamp in any condition (another used example) at this dizzying grade, with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate graded SUP 98.
SMQ SUP 98; $5,250.
Scott $275
Suggested Bid $3,500-5,000 (Image)

Scott $275
Suggested Bid $3,500-5

1870, 30¢ black, N.B.N.C. printing (Scott 154), a top-flight stamp with gorgeous color, sharp lines, and mathematical centering, Extremely Fine to Superb, just four stamps grade higher in PSE's Population Report, with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $2,000.
Scott $325
Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000 (Image)

Scott $325
Suggested Bid $1,500-2

Sale No: 755
Lot No:1376
Symbol:Cat No:155

1870, 90¢ carmine, N.B.N.C. printing (Scott 155), o.g., hinged, with intense color, proof-like detail, and outstanding centering, Very Fine, with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate.
Scott $5,000
Suggested Bid $2,000-2,500 (Image)

Scott $5,000
Suggested Bid $2,000

Sale No: 755
Lot No:600
Symbol:Cat No:153, 188

1870, 24¢ purple, N.B.N.C. printing and 1879, 10¢ brown pair, American Bank Note Co. printing (Scott 153, 188), used on a large-size 1880 cover from Beech Creek to Easton, Pa., Fine to Very Fine,

A most unusual cover and a very late usage for the 24¢ rate. The 10¢ pair clearly shows the secret mark. Docketing on the reverse indicates an 1880 usage .
Scott $1,500+
Suggested Bid $350-500 (Image)

Scott $1,500+
Suggested Bid $350-

1870, 2¢ Jackson, N.B.N.C. essay, in carmine (Scott 146-E7a), unadopted design with high stiff collar, complete die, die on India, 73 x 81 mm (full size), bright fresh color; hinge remnants on the reverse, Very Fine.
Brazer 146E-Be.
Scott $1,000
Suggested Bid $350-500 (Image)

Scott $1,000
Suggested Bid $350-5

1870, 2¢ Jackson, N.B.N.C. essay, in bone brown (Scott 146-E7a), unadopted design with high stiff collar, complete die, die on India, 72 x 82 mm (full size), bright fresh color; hinged on the reverse, Very Fine.
Brazer 146E-Be.
Scott $1,000
Suggested Bid $350-500 (Image)

Scott $1,000
Suggested Bid $350-5

1870, 2¢ Jackson, N.B.N.C. essay, in orange brown (Scott 146-E7a), unadopted design with high stiff collar, complete die, die on India, 72 x 82 mm (full size), bright clean front; hinge remnants on the reverse, Very Fine.
Brazer 146E-Be.
Scott $1,000
Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)

Scott $1,000
Suggested Bid $400-6

1870, 2¢ Jackson, N.B.N.C. essay, in yellow brown (Scott 146-E7a), unadopted design with high stiff collar, complete die, die on India, 73 x 87 mm (full size), bright fresh color; hinge remnants on the reverse, Very Fine.
Brazer 146E-Be.
Scott $1,000
Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)

Scott $1,000
Suggested Bid $400-6

1870, 2¢ Jackson, N.B.N.C. essay, in dim dusky blue green (Scott 146-E7a), unadopted design with high stiff collar, complete die, die on India, 70 x 80 mm (full size), bright and fresh with a clean back, Extremely Fine.
Brazer 146E-Be.
Scott $1,000
Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)

Scott $1,000
Suggested Bid $400-6

1870, 2¢ Jackson, N.B.N.C. essay, in bright blue (Scott 146-E7a), unadopted design with high stiff collar, complete die, die on India, 73 x 84 mm (full size), very bright and fresh; hinge remnants on the reverse, Very Fine.
Brazer 146E-Be.
Scott $1,000
Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)

Scott $1,000
Suggested Bid $400-6

1870, 2¢ Jackson, N.B.N.C. essay, in dull violet (Scott 146-E7a), unadopted design with high stiff collar, complete die, die on India, 78 x 83 mm, flawless fresh color; hinge remnants on the reverse, Very Fine.
Brazer 146E-Be.
Scott $1,000
Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)

Scott $1,000
Suggested Bid $400-6

1870, 2¢ Jackson, N.B.N.C. essay, in blue (Scott 146-E7b), complete unadopted design, die on ivory glazed paper, 64 x 78 mm (full size), immaculate, with bright fresh color and a clean back, Extremely Fine.
Brazer 146E-Bf.
Scott $1,000
Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)

Scott $1,000
Suggested Bid $400-6

1870, 6¢ Lincoln, N.B.N.C. essay, in black (Scott 148-E6), incomplete design, die on India, die sunk on card, 65 x 75 mm (slightly reduced); a few slight tone spots on front and mounting adherences, Fine to Very Fine overall.
Brazer 148E-Bd.
Scott $1,000
Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)

Scott $1,000
Suggested Bid $250-3

1870, 7¢ Stanton, N.B.N.C. essay, in black (Scott 149-E6), nearly complete adopted design, die on India, die sunk on card, 70 x 83 mm (full size), fresh color; hinge remnants on the reverse, Very Fine.
Brazer 149E-Dd.
Scott $500
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $500
Suggested Bid $200-300

1870, 7¢ Stanton, N.B.N.C. essay, in black (Scott 149-E5b), engraved vignette plus bottom label, die on white glazed paper, 62 x 77 mm (full size), bright and fresh; hinge remnants on the reverse, Very Fine.
Brazer 149E-Dc. Suggested Bid $350-500 (Image)

Suggested Bid $350-500

1870, 7¢ Stanton, N.B.N.C. essay, in light red (Scott 149-E6), nearly complete adopted design, die on India, die sunk on card, 70 x 83 mm (full size); a few light tone spots on front and hinge remnants on the reverse, Fine to Very Fine overall.
Brazer 149E-Dd.
Scott $500
Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)

Scott $500
Suggested Bid $150-200

1870, 7¢ Stanton, N.B.N.C. essay, in yellow brown (Scott 149-E6), nearly complete adopted design, die on India, die sunk on card, 73 x 84 mm (full size), bright fresh color; hinged on the reverse, Very Fine.
Scott $500
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $500
Suggested Bid $200-300

1870, 7¢ Stanton, N.B.N.C. essay, in brown (Scott 149-E7), nearly complete design, die on India, 73 x 84 mm (full size), bright and fresh; hinge remnants on the reverse, Very Fine.
Scott $1,250
Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)

Scott $1,250
Suggested Bid $400-6

1871, 7¢ vermilion, N.B.N.C. printing, large die proof (Scott 149P1), 89 x 104 mm, with N.B.N.C. imprint, flawless color and freshness; lightly hinged on the reverse, Very Fine.
Scott $250
Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)

Scott $250
Suggested Bid $150-200