1870, 3¢ green, N.B.N.C. printing, double impression (Scott 147b), cleanly printed with a blue target cancel, the double impressions producing a roller coaster effect across the bottom of the design; large partly broken crease at top, Extremely Fine appearance, a terrific rarity as only five off-cover examples have been certified genuine by the PF, listed as #147b-CAN-05 in the Siegel census, with 2012 P.F. certificate.
Scott $17,500 for Fine
Estimate $10,000-15,000 (Image)

Scott $17,500 for Fine
Estimate $

Sale No: 757
Lot No:257
Symbol:Cat No:148

1870, 6¢ carmine, N.B.N.C. printing (Scott 148), o.g., previously hinged, wonderfully bold, warm color and clean detail; paper fresh and sound with superior centering, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2016 P.F. and P.S.A.G. certificates, each graded VF-XF 85.
SMQ VF-XF 85; $1,850.
Scott $900
Estimate $1,200-1,800 (Image)

Scott $900
Estimate $1,200-1,800

Sale No: 757
Lot No:258
Symbol:Cat No:149

1871, 7¢ vermilion, N.B.N.C. printing (Scott 149), disturbed o.g., pretty stamp with enticing color on clean paper; horizontal crease, Extremely Fine appearance, with 2014 P.S.A.G. certificate.
Scott $900
Estimate $250-350 (Image)

Scott $900
Estimate $250-350

Sale No: 757
Lot No:259
Symbol:Cat No:150

1870, 10¢ brown, N.B.N.C. printing (Scott 150), redistributed o.g. from hinge removal, in deep, rich color with proof-like impression, soundly centered on fresh paper; tiny spot under nose missing ink is a plate flaw or natural void (paper appears sound), Very Fine, with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate.
Scott $2,000
Estimate $1,200-1,800 (Image)

Scott $2,000
Estimate $1,200-1,80

Sale No: 757
Lot No:260
Symbol:Cat No:151

1870, 12¢ dull violet, N.B.N.C. printing (Scott 151), large part o.g., alluring color with clean lines and four clear margins; light discoloration to forehead from prior hinge not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Fine to Very Fine, with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate.
Scott $2,850
Estimate $800-1,200 (Image)

Scott $2,850
Estimate $800-1,200

Sale No: 757
Lot No:261
Symbol:Cat No:152

1870, 15¢ bright orange, N.B.N.C. printing (Scott 152), bottom margin single with part imprint, o.g., previously hinged, cleanly printed in delectable color and solidly centered on fresh paper; single perforation separation at far right not mentioned on accompanying certificates, Very Fine, with 2011 P.S.A.G. and 2015 P.F. certificates.
Scott $3,500
Estimate $2,000-3,000 (Image)

Scott $3,500
Estimate $2,000-3,00

Sale No: 757
Lot No:262
Symbol:Cat No:153

1870, 24¢ purple, N.B.N.C. printing (Scott 153), large part o.g., with stellar color and clean detail; fresh with margins seldom encountered on this issue, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 1992 P.F. and 2021 P.S.A.G. certificates.
Scott $1,700
Estimate $2,000-3,000 (Image)

Scott $1,700
Estimate $2,000-3,00