1869 2c (3) and 3c (4), plate essays on stamp paper, perforated, gummed and with Grills, all different colors, fine-v.f., cat. $560 (Cat No. 113-E3e, 114-E6d) (Image)

Cat. $560, Est.US$150

1869 2c green, rose and blue, three perforated & grilled trial color essays, blocks of four, l.h. at top, bottom stamps n.h., fine-v.f. (catalogued as singles) cat. $960 (Cat No. 113-E3e) (Image)

Cat. $960, Est.US$500

1869 2c brown, plate Essay on perforated and gummed stamp paper with Grill, bottom imprint block of four, h.r., v.f., with 1980 PFC (catalogue value for singles) cat. $320 (Cat No. 113-E3e) (Image)

Cat. $320, Est.US$150

1869 5c (Washington) plate essays on wove paper, imperf. and gummed, three singles and a horizontal pair, fine-v.f., cat. $400 (Cat No. 115-E2c) (Image)

Cat. $400, Est.US$150

1869 12c green, unused without gum, well centered, light horizontal crease at top, otherwise v.f., with 2018 PSE certificate, cat. $725 (Cat No. 117) (Image)

Cat. $725, Est.US$300

1869 15c brown & blue, Type II, right sheet margin single, unused with original gum, lightly hinged, deep impression, fresh and fine stamp, with 1985 PFC, cat. $2750 (Cat No. 119) (Image)

Cat. $2750, Est.US$1,500

1869 15c brown & blue, Type II frame with vignette mounted in place, large die on india, red brown frame, blue vignette, die sunk on complete card (hinge marks on back and some peripheral toning well away from the die), v.f. and probably unique, cat. $7500 (Cat No. 119-E1c) (Image)

Cat. $7500, Est.US$5,000

1869 15c brown and blue, plate proof on india, block of four, v.f., cat. $600 (Cat No. 119P3) (Image)

Cat. $600, Est.US$200

1869 15c brown & blue, Plate Proof on india, top sheet margin pane of 30, Imprint and Plate No.31 (2), incredibly fresh, rich colors, two tiny thin spots in margin at upper left, well away from the stamps, magnificent showpiece, possibly the largest known multiple of this value (catalogued as two Plate No. Blocks of eight and 14 singles) cat. $9680 (Cat No. 119P3) (Image)

Cat. $9680, Est.US$10,000

1869 30c dull red violet, plate proof on bond, with red bands overprinted at top and bottom, v.f., cat. $350 (Cat No. 121-E1s) (Image)

Cat. $350, Est.US$100

1869 90c carmine and black, used, small corner crease, fine appearance, cat. $1800 (Cat No. 122) (Image)

Cat. $1800, Est.US$650