1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 1¢ dark brown and 1¢ violet, trial color plate proofs on wove (Scott 40TC5e, g), Very Fine.
Scott $550. (Image)

Estimate $200-300

1857-60 (1875 Reprints), 1¢ to 90¢ complete, plate proofs on India (Scott 40P3-47P3), a fresh immaculate set, all with margins all around, Very Fine.
Scott $790. (Image)

Estimate $300-400

1857-60 (1875 Reprints), 1¢ to 90¢ complete, plate proofs on India (Scott 40P3-47P3), a fresh immaculate set, most with margins all around, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $790. (Image)

Estimate $250-350

1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 1¢ bright blue (Scott 40), without gum as issued, fresh and bright, Fine to Very Fine, with a 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate.
Scott $600. (Image)

Estimate $300-400

1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 10¢ blue green (Scott 43), without gum as issued, an immaculate example on glowing paper, the design in deep, rich color and with clean lines; reperforated at left (not mentioned on accompanying certificate), Very Fine to Extremely Fine appearance, only 516 sold, with 1991 P.F. certificate (erroneously as "OG").
Scott $2,500. (Image)

Estimate $2,000-2,500

1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 12¢ greenish black (Scott 44), without gum as issued, exquisite impression in alluring color, Post Office fresh, Fine to Very Fine, a pretty stamp, 489 sold, with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate.
Scott $2,750. (Image)

Estimate $1,500-2,000

1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 24¢ blackish violet (Scott 45), without gum as issued, fresh with enticing color and razor-sharp detail; centered to top, otherwise margins wonderfully balanced, Fine to Very Fine, 479 sold, with 2020 P.F. certificate.
Scott $3,000. (Image)

Estimate $2,000-2,500

1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 90¢ deep blue (Scott 47), without gum as issued, mathematically centered on bright white paper, the design in immensely deep color with razor-sharp impression; short perforation at lower left, otherwise Very Fine, a gorgeous and scarce Reprint, only 454 sold, with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate.
Scott $3,600. (Image)

Estimate $2,500-3,500