**Official continued...**
LotNo.	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description
3601		O11	Executive Dept., 1873, 2¢ carmine (Scott O11), o.g., lightly hinged, gorgeous color and a razor-sharp impression, precisely centered, Very Fine. Scott $1,400. (Image) Get Market Data for [United States O11] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $300-400 Currently Opening at...$150.00 Will close during Public Auction
3602		O24	Interior Dept., 1873, 90¢ vermilion (Scott O24), with selvage at right, o.g., stamp never hinged, lightly hinged in selvage, vivid color and strong impression, Fine. Scott $700. (Image) Get Market Data for [United States O24] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $200-300 Currently Opening at...$100.00 Will close during Public Auction
3603		O65	State Dept., 1873, 24¢ dark green (Scott O65), o.g., previously hinged at top, stunning dark color and a wonderfully detailed impression, choice centering within nicely balanced margins, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 1991 P.F. certificate. Scott $550. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States O65] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $400-600 Currently Opening at...$200.00 Will close during Public Auction
3604		O68	State Dept., 1873, $2 green & black (Scott O68), o.g., lightly hinged, beautiful bright green frame and dark black vignette, proof-like impression, bright white crisp paper, choice centering, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, this stamp is easily and unquestionably one of the nicer examples we have seen, with 1991 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,800. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States O68] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $1,500-2,000 Currently Opening at...$750.00 Will close during Public Auction
3605		O69	State Dept., 1873, $5 green & black (Scott O69), full fresh o.g. that has been lightly hinged at the top center only, a wonderful stamp with seldom-seen dark colors and a true proof-quality impression, Very Fine, ex 1992 Rarities sale and Little (9/29/2006) where the auctioneer stated that only 363 were issued, with 1991 P.F. certificate. Scott $8,000. Examples with lightly hinged original gum are scarce because many examples suffer from damage to the gum and are described as disturbed gum or large part or part original gum; combining the high quality of the gum and the absolutely gorgeous color qualify this stamp as worthy of a more aggressive bid. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States O69] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $5,000-7,500 Currently Opening at...$2,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
3606		O70	State Dept., 1873, $10 green & black (Scott O70), o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), featuring intense dark colors which really pop off the lily white paper, Very Fine and very pretty example of this notoriously challenging issue, this stamp last crossed the auction block in 1999, with 1988 P.F. certificate. Scott $4,500. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States O70] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $2,500-3,500 Currently Opening at...$1,300.00 Will close during Public Auction
3607		O71	State Dept., 1873, $20 green & black (Scott O71), o.g., lightly hinged at center and top center, fabulous deep rich colors and impressions, mathematically perfect centering, Very Fine and undergraded in our opinion. Because only higher-quality stamps are submitted for grading, the P.S.E. Population Report shows two graded o.g. stamps, with the other grading F 70; accordingly, we expect spirited bidding for this stamp. SMQ VF 80; $5,600. Scott $5,250. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States O71] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $4,000-6,000 Currently Opening at...$2,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
3608		O94	Agriculture Dept., 1879, 1¢ yellow (Scott O94), without gum as issued, intense color on bright white paper, Fine and scarce in sound condition as many have creases or thins, with 1976 A.P.S. certificate. Scott $6,000. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States O94] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $2,500-3,500 Currently Opening at...$1,300.00 Will close during Public Auction
3609		O95	Agriculture Dept., 1879, 3¢ yellow (Scott O95), o.g., lightly hinged, wide margins and attractively centered with intense vibrant color, three wide margins, Choice Very Fine, a beauty, ex Vineyard, with 1989 and 2006 P.F. certificates. Scott $550. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States O95] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $750-1,000 Currently Opening at...$375.00 Will close during Public Auction
3610		O103	Interior Dept., 1879, 24¢ vermilion (Scott O103), o.g., lightly hinged, an absolutely enormous stamp with three massive margins, bright and fresh, completely sound, Very Fine for the issue, which doesn't often appear in this superior quality at auction. Because of its size and beauty, this is one of those few stamps that freezes your eye when you see it, with 1984 P.F. certificate. Scott $4,500. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States O103] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $3,000-4,000 Currently Opening at...$1,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
3611		O107	Justice Dept., 1879, 6¢ bluish purple (Scott O107), o.g., lightly hinged, huge Jumbo margins all around, rich color and a proof quality impression on bright white paper with long full perf tips all around, Extremely Fine, with 1997 P.F. certificate. Scott $475. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States O107] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $500-750 Currently Opening at...$250.00 Will close during Public Auction
3612			The Swan's Officials Collection, consisting of #O1-O3, O6, O9, O11-O13, O15-O23, O25-O64, O66, O67, O72-O93, O96-O102, O106, O108-O126 (including O112 & O113), and O127-O163; #O1/O126 mixed gum condition, #O127-O163 never hinged, in mounts on Scott pages, generally Fine to Very Fine, fully imaged online, #O32 with 1988, #O22, #O96 with 1990 (copy), O63 with 1999, & #O33 with 2000 P.F. certificates. Shipping charges apply - weight 0.8 lbs. Scott approximately $40,000. (PDF for this Lot) (Image) Get Market Data for [United States Collection] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $4,000-6,000 Currently Opening at...$2,000.00 Will close during Public Auction

**Newspaper**
LotNo.	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description
3613		PR16	Newspaper, 1875, 12¢ rose, C.B.N.C. printing (Scott PR16), o.g., never hinged, three large margins, post office fresh, Fine to Very Fine, Scott neither lists nor prices never hinged for this issue, this is only the second never hinged example to appear on the auction block. Scott $800 as hinged. (Image) Get Market Data for [United States PR16] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $750-1,000 Currently Opening at...$375.00 Will close during Public Auction
3614		PR17	Newspaper, 1875, 24¢ rose, C.B.N.C. printing (Scott PR17), o.g., never hinged, lovely deep shade and a well-defined impression on lily white paper, Fine to Very Fine, Scott neither lists nor prices never hinged for this issue, this is only never hinged example to appear on the auction block. Scott $1,000 as hinged. (Image) Get Market Data for [United States PR17] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $1,000-1,500 Currently Opening at...$500.00 Will close during Public Auction
3615		PR18	Newspaper, 1875, 36¢ rose, C.B.N.C. printing (Scott PR18), o.g., never hinged, fresh and bright on crisp white paper, Fine to Very Fine, Scott neither lists nor prices never hinged for this issue, this is only the second never hinged example to appear on the auction block; we sold the other in 2020. Scott $1,000 as hinged. (Image) Get Market Data for [United States PR18] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $1,000-1,500 Currently Opening at...$500.00 Will close during Public Auction
3616		PR19	Newspaper, 1875, 48¢ rose, C.B.N.C. printing (Scott PR19), o.g., lightly hinged at top center, nearly perfectly centered with balanced margins all around, beautiful color; two nibbed perfs at left not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, the auctioneer mentioned the nibbed perfs in his 2004 description, and it still sold for 33% above catalog value (hammer $1,000 vs catalog value $750), with 2004 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,250. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States PR19] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $1,500-2,000 Currently Opening at...$750.00 Will close during Public Auction
3617		PR20	Newspaper, 1875, 60¢ rose, C.B.N.C. printing (Scott PR20), o.g., previously hinged, beautiful shade and detailed impression, nicely centered on fresh paper, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, a difficult stamp to find in sound and original-gum condition, with 2001 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,500. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States PR20] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $800-1,200 Currently Opening at...$400.00 Will close during Public Auction
3618		PR21	Newspaper, 1875, 72¢ rose, C.B.N.C. printing (Scott PR21), o.g., hinge mark at top center, virtually perfect centering, Extremely Fine. Sold for $2,400 hammer at auction immediately after receiving its graded certificate. This is the highest graded example, and has been so for almost 20 years; only one other o.g. example has been graded by P.S.E. (VF-XF 85), with 2007 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90. SMQ XF 90; $2,050. Scott $1,500. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States PR21] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $2,000-3,000 Currently Opening at...$1,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
3619		PR22	Newspaper, 1875, 84¢ rose, C.B.N.C. printing (Scott PR22), o.g., previously hinged at top, lovely pastel shade, crisp paper, centered to bottom left, Fine, with 2001 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,850. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States PR22] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $600-800 Currently Opening at...$300.00 Will close during Public Auction
3620		PR23	Newspaper, 1875, 96¢ rose, C.B.N.C. printing (Scott PR23), o.g., previously hinged, fresh color and clean impression, centered to bottom right, Fine, a review of Stamp Auction Network records shows between 0 and 3 original gum examples have been offered each year, and most years it is either 0 or 1, ex Vineyard, with 2001 P.F. certificate. Scott $2,250. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States PR23] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $750-1,000 Currently Opening at...$375.00 Will close during Public Auction
3621		PR24	Newspaper, 1875, $1.92 dark brown, C.B.N.C. printing (Scott PR24), o.g., hinge remnant and hinge mark at top, stunning dark brown color and a proof quality impression, Fine. After zero appearances in 2023, 2024 and 2025, this is the 5th original gum example to appear on Stamp Auction Network, all offered by DFK, ex Schwenk (09/18/14; sold for $1,700 vs a catalog value of $1,650), with 2004 and 2014 P.F. certificates. Scott $2,250. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States PR24] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $1,500-2,000 Currently Opening at...$750.00 Will close during Public Auction
3622		PR25	Newspaper, 1875, $3 vermilion, C.B.N.C. printing (Scott PR25), o.g., hinge remnant and tiny paper adherence at top, vivid color on bright white paper; two diagonal creases described as natural on the accompanying 2009 Weiss cert, Fine. For all but three years, zero to 3 original gum examples appear on Stamp Auction Network (1998-2026). Scott $2,500. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States PR25] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $350-500 Currently Opening at...$180.00 Will close during Public Auction
3623		PR26	Newspaper, 1875, $6 ultramarine, C.B.N.C. printing (Scott PR26), o.g., lightly hinged, gorgeous sky blue color on brilliant white paper, Fine to Very Fine. For all but two years, zero to 4 original gum examples appear on Stamp Auction Network (1998-2026), ex Claiborne Johnson (10/17/2003), with 2003 P.F. certificate. Scott $4,250. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States PR26] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $1,000-1,500 Currently Opening at...$500.00 Will close during Public Auction
3624		PR27	Newspaper, 1875, $9 yellow orange, C.B.N.C. printing (Scott PR27), unused without gum, fresh and beautifully centered with absolutely blazing color, Choice Very Fine, with 1960 P.F. and 1992 P.S.E. certificates. Scott $1,750. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States PR27] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $1,000-1,500 Currently Opening at...$500.00 Will close during Public Auction
3625		PR28	Newspaper, 1875, $12 blue green, C.B.N.C. printing (Scott PR28), o.g., lightly hinged at top center, deep, rich color and strong impression on fresh paper, Fine and scarce in completely sound condition, most examples of PR28 are either no gum or regummed, or have a small fault, with 2002 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $4,750. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States PR28] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $2,500-3,500 Currently Opening at...$1,300.00 Will close during Public Auction
3626		PR29	Newspaper, 1875, $24 dark gray violet, C.B.N.C. printing (Scott PR29), o.g., lightly hinged, absolutely gorgeous deep rich color, a handsome example of this rare stamp, often missing from even the most advanced Newspaper stamp collections; small blue owner's backstamp does not show through, Extremely Fine, ex Vineyard (sold for $6,250 hammer), with 1988, 1995 and 2005 P.F. certificates. Scott $4,750. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States PR29] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $5,000-7,500 Currently Opening at...$2,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
3627		PR30	Newspaper, 1875, $36 brown rose, C.B.N.C. printing (Scott PR30), unused without gum, attractive color and quite well centered on fresh paper, completely sound, Very Fine to Extremely Fine for this notoriously challenging issue where the vast majority of examples are Fine and faulty, with 1999 P.F. certificate. Scott $2,250. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States PR30] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $1,500-2,000 Currently Opening at...$750.00 Will close during Public Auction
3628		PR31	Newspaper, 1875, $48 red brown, C.B.N.C. printing (Scott PR31), o.g., lightly hinged, lovely rich color and a fine impression on crisp white paper, Very Fine to Extremely Fine for this very challenging issue to find in completely sound and nicely centered condition. The Philatelic Foundation has certified approximately 15 examples as original gum and sound; our review of sale auction records shows approximately 10 comps in the last 14 years, with 1988 and 2002 P.F. certificates. Scott $7,500. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States PR31] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $5,000-7,500 Currently Opening at...$2,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
3629		PR32	Newspaper, 1875, $60 violet, C.B.N.C. printing (Scott PR32), o.g., previously hinged, lovely shade and crisp impression; expertly reperfed at left, Extremely Fine appearance, with 1991 P.F. certificate. Scott $7,000. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States PR32] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $1,000-1,500 Currently Opening at...$500.00 Will close during Public Auction
3630		PR34	Newspaper, 1875, 3¢ gray black, C.B.N.C. "Hard Paper" Special Printing (Scott PR34), without gum as issued, lovely charcoal shade and strong impression, Fine, only 5,000 were sold, with 2003 P.F. certificate. Scott $700. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States PR34] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $200-300 Currently Opening at...$100.00 Will close during Public Auction
3631		PR34a	Newspaper, 1875, 3¢ gray black, C.B.N.C. "Hard Paper" Special Printing on horizontally ribbed paper (Scott PR34a), without gum as issued, huge Jumbo margins all around and very well centered within them, fresh color and detailed impression, Extremely Fine, only 1,952 were sold, with 2007 P.F. certificate. Scott $550. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States PR34a] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $400-600 Currently Opening at...$200.00 Will close during Public Auction
3632		PR35	Newspaper, 1875, 4¢ gray black, C.B.N.C. "Hard Paper" Special Printing (Scott PR35), without gum as issued, outstanding color and impression on lily white paper, Fine and fresh, only 4,451 were sold, with 2002 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $700. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States PR35] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $200-300 Currently Opening at...$100.00 Will close during Public Auction
3633		PR36	Newspaper, 1875, 6¢ gray black, C.B.N.C. "Hard Paper" Special Printing (Scott PR36), without gum as issued, exceptional centering, gorgeous color on gleaming white paper and a proof-quality impression; natural straight edge at bottom, Extremely Fine, only 2,348 were sold, with 2003 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,000. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States PR36] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $500-750 Currently Opening at...$250.00 Will close during Public Auction
3634		PR37	Newspaper, 1875, 8¢ gray black, C.B.N.C. "Hard Paper" Special Printing (Scott PR37), without gum as issued, dark color and strong impression; two short perforations at bottom as often found and not noted on certificate, fresh and Fine, only 1,930 were sold, with 2003 P.F. certificate (one number higher than the PR36 in the prior lot). Scott $1,100. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States PR37] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $300-400 Currently Opening at...$150.00 Will close during Public Auction
3635		PR38	Newspaper, 1875, 9¢ gray black, C.B.N.C. "Hard Paper" Special Printing (Scott PR38), without gum as issued, well centered with three even margins and a "wing margin" at left, completely sound, Very Fine, only 1,795 were sold, with 2001 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,200. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States PR38] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $300-400 Currently Opening at...$150.00 Will close during Public Auction
3636		PR39	Newspaper, 1875, 10¢ gray black, C.B.N.C. "Hard Paper" Special Printing (Scott PR39), without gum as issued, deep shade and finely etched impression, Very Fine, only 1,499 were sold. Scott $1,500. (Image) Get Market Data for [United States PR39] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $1,000-1,500 Currently Opening at...$500.00 Will close during Public Auction
3637		PR40	Newspaper, 1875, 12¢ pale rose, C.B.N.C. "Hard Paper" Special Printing (Scott PR40), without gum as issued, beautiful pastel shade on brilliant white paper, Fine to Very Fine, only 1,313 were sold, with 1996 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $1,600. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States PR40] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $600-800 Currently Opening at...$300.00 Will close during Public Auction
3638		PR41	Newspaper, 1875, 24¢ pale rose, C.B.N.C. "Hard Paper" Special Printing (Scott PR41), without gum as issued, rich color, typical centering for this very scarce issue, completely sound, Fine, a mere 411 were sold. Scott $2,250. (Image) Get Market Data for [United States PR41] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $500-750 Currently Opening at...$250.00 Will close during Public Auction
3639		PR42	Newspaper, 1875, 36¢ pale rose, C.B.N.C. "Hard Paper" Special Printing (Scott PR42), without gum as issued, bright color and paper, typical centering for this very scarce and challenging issue (there are only four highly graded examples, P.S.E. 85 (2), P.F. 85, P.F. 90), Fine, a mere 330 were sold, with 2003 P.F. certificate. Scott $3,000. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States PR42] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $1,000-1,500 Currently Opening at...$500.00 Will close during Public Auction
3640		PR43	Newspaper, 1875, 48¢ pale rose, C.B.N.C. "Hard Paper" Special Printing (Scott PR43), without gum as issued, deep dark shade and strong impression, typical Fine centering for this very scarce issue (there are only four highly graded examples, P.S.E. 85, P.S.E. 90, P.F. 90 (2)), only 268 were sold, signed famed NYC dealer S.D. Harris. Scott $4,000. (Image) Get Market Data for [United States PR43] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $1,000-1,500 Currently Opening at...$500.00 Will close during Public Auction

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