149, 1871 7c Vermilion, well centered, segmented cork cancel,Extremely Fine and choice; 2001 and 2016 PF certificates (Scott $90) (Image)

CV. 140

153-E2, (1870) 24c Essay, Engraved vignette with pencil and watercolor frame, complete engraved vignette mounted on pencil and watercolor frame design with "U.S. Postage" in ink, on white card 73x110mm, diagonal hole punch and pencil "24c" at top, few small scuffs well away from design, Extremely Fine, an exceptional and unique hand-painted essay for a high-value Banknote stamp which has not been on the market in 28 years, along with its 90c counterpart one of the most spectacular items we have offered in quite some time (Scott $3,250 is based on a 1992 auction realization and does not reflect current value) (Image)

CV. 12,000

154, 1870 30c Black, unused, sharp impression, exceptional centering, two tiny ink spots in bottom margin, faint crease at left not visible on face, otherwise Extremely Fine, 1983 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $2,600) (Image)

CV. 300

155-E2, (1872) 90c Essay, Engraved vignette with pencil and watercolor frame, engraved vignette of Perry mounted on pencil and watercolor frame design, on white card 73x110mm, diagonal hole punch and pencil "90c" at top, few small scuffs well away from design, Extremely Fine, an exceptional and unique hand-painted essay for a high-value Banknote stamp which has not been on the market in 28 years, along with its 24c counterpart one of the most spectacular items we have offered in quite some time (Scott $3,250 is based on a 1992 auction realization and does not reflect current value) (Image)

CV. 12,000