Agriculture Dept., 1873, 1¢ to 30¢ complete, large die proofs (Scott O1P1-O9P1), each with fresh color on India, die sunk on 144 x 226 mm gilt-edged card; toning; corner damage to 3¢ and 6¢ card, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $765
Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)

Scott $765
Suggested Bid $250-350

Officials, 1873 issues complete, plate proofs on card (Scott O1P4-O93P4), an attractive set with mostly large margins and fresh colors (24¢ War cut close and 12¢ Agriculture is oxidized); a few with hinge remnants on the reverse, generally Very Fine.
Scott $1,036
Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)

Scott $1,036
Suggested Bid $500-7

Sale No: 5136
Lot No:6269
Symbol:Cat No:O5

Agriculture Dept., 1873, 10¢ yellow (Scott O5), massive jumbo margins, o.g., previously hinged; reperforated, not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 1997 P.F. certificate.
Scott $525
Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)

Scott $525
Suggested Bid $500-750

Justice Dept., 1873, 1¢ to 90¢ complete, large die proofs (Scott O25P1-O34P1), each with alluring color, India die sunk on gilt-edged 144 x 226 mm card; cards each by toning or water stains, affecting 12¢ and 24¢ proofs as well, Fine to Very Fine, see the full lot online.
Scott $800
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $800
Suggested Bid $200-300

Post Office Dept., 1873, 1¢/90¢ less the 3¢ & 10¢ small die proofs (Scott O47P2//O56P2), neatly removed from card; 6¢ with a small corner crease, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $800
Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)

Scott $800
Suggested Bid $250-350

Sale No: 5136
Lot No:6273
Symbol:PCat No:O48P4-O56P4

Post Office Dept., 1873, 2¢ to 90¢ almost complete, plate proofs on card (Scott O48P4-O56P4), blocks of 4.
Scott $350
Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)

Scott $350
Suggested Bid $150-200

State Dept., 1873, $5 green & black (Scott O69), in solid color with a light if extensive cancel; thin; reperforated, Very Fine appearance, with 1975 P.F. certificate which states "reperforated at right with thin spot" and 2020 Crowe certificate that states " thin spot and it is reperforated on all sides".
Scott $13,000
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Scott $13,000

Treasury Dept., 1873, 1¢ to 90¢ complete, large die proofs (Scott O72P1-O82P1), thank goodness these are Treasuries, otherwise we'd worry they'd been laundered, they're so clean; each in immaculate color on like new India, sunk on matching 151 x 240 mm card; a few cards with edge wear, Very Fine.
Scott $880
Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)

Scott $880
Suggested Bid $250-350

Officials, 1875 Special Printing, 20 values, overprinted "Specimen" (Scott O1SD//O83SD), minor duplication, without gum as issued, fresh colors, Fine or better.
Scott $870
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $870
Suggested Bid $200-300

Justice Dept., 1875 Special Printing, 1¢ purple, overprinted "Specimen", ribbed paper, with small dotted "i" (Scott O25SDc), without gum as issued, fresh, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $500
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $500
Suggested Bid $200-300

State Dept., 1875 Special Printing, 1¢ to 7¢ values, overprinted "Specimen" (Scott O57SD-O61SD), without gum as issued, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $788
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $788
Suggested Bid $200-300

Sale No: 5136
Lot No:6281
Symbol:Cat No:O119

War Dept., 1879, 12¢ rose red (Scott O119), horizontal imprint pair, o.g., hinged, pretty position piece, fresh and clean; left stamp with inclusion, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $120
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Scott $120