1846 Providence, Rhode Island Postmaster Provisional 10c black. Superb UN, 4 margins. Sc 10X2 cat US$1150, SG 71 cat £1200. Rare genuine example. PF/NY & PSE photo certs. (P)

Estimate AU$1,000

1846 Providence, Rhode Island Postmaster Provisional 5c black. F-VF UN, 3½ margins. Sc 10X1 cat US$350, SG 70 cat £375. (P)

Estimate AU$150

1869 Burgoyne Surrender 30c black, imperf Plate Essay, on India paper. Superb UN as made, 4 margins. Sc 121-E1q cat US$300. Rare unissued design as only 1 pane was recorded. (P)

Estimate AU$250

1869 Washington 90c black & dull violet imperf plate Essay, on stamp paper. Superb UN as made, 4 margins. Sc 122-E2b cat US$275+. Rare unissued design as only 1 pane printed. (P)

Estimate AU$250

1917-20 Franklin $1 purple-black & $5 black & green, both top marginal with plate nos. VF fresh MNH. Sc 518, 524 cat US$445+, SG 525, 528 cat £250 for M, should be at least double, £500 MNH, plus premium for plate nos. (2) (P)

Estimate AU$350