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

Est.US$200

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 No. 113-E3e) (Image)

Est.US$150

1869 3c ultramarine, Split Grill, n.h., fresh and v.f., with a photocopy of a 2020 PSAG certificate for a block of four from which this originated (catalogued as hinged) (Cat No. 114var) (Image)

Est.US$200

1869 3c orange, perforated and gummed plate essay on stamped paper, right sheet margin block of four, h.r., fine, (Cat No. 114-E6d) (Image)

Est.US$100

1869 3c rose, perforated and gummed plate essay on stamped paper, right sheet margin block of four, disturbed original gum, fine, (Cat No. 114-E6d) (Image)

Est.US$100

1869 Washington, 5c red brown die essay on india, die sunk on card, strong impression, v.f., (Cat No. 115-E1b) (Image)

Est.US$200

1869 5c plate essays on wove paper, imperf. and gummed, four different colors, one in horizontal pair (five in total), fine-v.f., (Cat No. 115-E2c) (Image)

Est.US$200

1869 10c yellow, well centered, with light toning, tied by large "St. Louis Mo. Aug. 27" circular datestamp and circle of wedges cancels on small cover addressed "To the Government of China, Kingkitao", probably carried to Shanghai by Pacific Mail Steamship Co. branch line steamer, thus no other markings necessary (other 10c 1869 covers to Japan or China via PMSS steamers also lack transit markings), little toning on backflap, minor cover mending, still fine, with 1999 PFC (in the 1869 period, Korea was isolated from the rest of the world and communicated only through Chinese diplomatic channels. Kingkitao was the Chinese name for the administrative district in west-central Korea in the Pyonggi-do Province. This cover to Kingkitao travelled from Shanghai via diplomatic courier into Korean territory. At various times in the 1860s and early 1870s, American missionaries and adventurers who had made their way into Korea were killed. This cover may have contained a plea for information related to Americans in Korea). A fascinating piece of postal history, the only recorded 1869 Pictorial cover addressed to Korea and certainly one the earliest pieces of mail from anywhere directed to Korea. Illustrated in Laurence 10c 1869 book (p.261), ex-Gordon Eubanks (Siegel Auctions May 2011, $5,250 hammer) (Cat No. 116) (Image)

Est.US$2,500

1869 10c Lincoln, black essay on india removed from card, with National Bank Note Co. imprint, 62x66mm, usual slight thinning in upper margin, otherwise v.f., (Cat No. 116-E1c) (Image)

Est.US$300

1869 10c Lincoln, deep red, Essay on india, with National Bank Note Co. imprint, 66x71mm (showing full die sinkage), usual slight marginal thin, otherwise v.f., (Cat No. 116-E1c) (Image)

Est.US$300

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

Est.US$300

1869 12c brown rose, completed design, die Essay on india, 46x52mm, fine, (Cat No. 117-E2c) (Image)

Est.US$350

1869 15c brown and blue, type I, vignette shifted to right, nice color, fine, with 2017 PFC ("unused, with small part o.g., disturbed") (Cat No. 118) (Image)

Est.US$1,500

1869 15c brown and blue, type I, heavy h.r., well centered, short perf. at bottom, with clear 1976 PFC, (Cat No. 118) (Image)

Est.US$1,500

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 No. 119) (Image)

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 No. 119-E1c) (Image)

Est.US$5,000

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 No. 119P3) (Image)

Est.US$15,000

1869 24c green and violet, unused, small part original gum, well centered, fine, with 2021 PSAG certificate, (Cat No. 120) (Image)

Est.US$3,000

1869 24c green and violet, minor h.r., well centered, fresh colors, v.f. and exceptional stamp, with 2005 PFC, (Cat No. 120) (Image)

Est.US$6,000

1869 24c green and violet, unused without gum, small tear at top, fine appearance, with 2003 PSE certificate (catalogued as unused without gum) (Cat No. 120) (Image)

Est.US$300

1869 30c ultramarine and carmine, used, nice colors and well centered, v.f., with 2020 PSAG certificate, (Cat No. 121) (Image)

Est.US$300

1869 30c Burgoyne, orange die Essay on pale olive buff paper, 39x35mm, v.f., (Cat No. 121-E1m) (Image)

Est.US$200

1869 30c Burgoyne, five different black plate essays on this surface tinted paper, in yellow, pale gray, salmon-red, pale pink and pink, v.f., (Cat No. 121-E1p) (Image)

Est.US$350

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

Est.US$150

1869 90c carmine and black, used, well centered, well defined colors, fine, with 2021 PSAG certificate, (Cat No. 122) (Image)

Est.US$1,500