1861 5c brown, unused, small part original gum which thinly covers about half the back, with 1973 and 2008 PFCs which state "traces of gum", deep rich color, perf. added at upper left ("the fourth down from the top"), also short perfs at bottom, fine appearance, one of only 37 recorded in Siegel census (at least half of those are with various faults), ex-Lilly, Newport and Przybyl collections, cat. $30000 (Cat No. 57) (Image)

Cat. $30000, Est.US$7,500

1861 90c die essay in deep blue, with incomplete label and leaves on india card (55x64mm), pencil "No.17" notation at bottom, minor marginal stains, v.f., with 1988 PFC (Brazer 62E-Ba) (Cat No. 62E) (Image)

Est.US$150