Encased Postage, Take Ayer's Pills, 3¢ (Scott EP9), stamp bright under intact mica (with small dent); reverse sharp with traces of silver plating, Very Fine.
Hodders & Bowers 18.
Scott $400. (Image)

Estimate $300-400

Encased Postage, Take Ayer's Pills, 3¢ (Scott EP9), clean with stamp well-centered in frame; reverse unworn, Very Fine and choice.
Hodders & Bowers 18.
Scott $400. (Image)

Estimate $300-400

"Feuchtwanger" 9¢ Strip of Three (Scott EP93), three 3¢ 1861's overlapped in an rectangular copper case embossed with central eagle and snake surrounded by a floral motif; some mica faults, the frame with very slight verdigris.
Hodders & Bowers 126.
Scott $750. (Image)

Estimate $400-600