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1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), horizontal pair, large margins at sides, full to ample margins at top and bottom, tied by individual red 7-bar grid cancels, red "Boston 13 May 10 cts." integral rate circular datestamp on blue folded cover to Baltimore, 1848 docketing, sealed by sender's sticker; central vertical file fold clear of stamps and markings, Extremely Fine, ex Boker & Gross (sold $900 hammer), with 1968 P.F. certificate from Weill as #1a dark brown. (Image)
Estimate $800-1,200
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Lot No: 2326
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Cat No: 1
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), nearly full balanced margins, only slightly cutting into frame at top, Green numeral 5 cancels, Very Fine, stamp was original certified as "Genuine" by the PF, but the certificate is long lost, but we still have the certificate number that has allowed us to confirm that the stamp was certified with certificate number 67066 and we have included a printout from the PF website to confirm certification. Scott $1,675. (Image)
Estimate $500-750
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Lot No: 2327
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Cat No: 1
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), horizontal pair, individual blue 7-bar grid cancel, huge to enormous margins at top and left, full at bottom, ample to just clear at right, rich color; central vertical crease only visible in fluid does not detract from this, Very Fine appearing pair. Scott $990. (Image)
Estimate $400-600
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Lot No: 2328
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Cat No: 1
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), sound four-margined example with rich color, superior margins and a lovely blue cork cancel, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2015 P.S.A.G. certificate graded VF-XF 85. SMQ VF-XF 85; $650. Scott $465. (Image)
Estimate $350-500
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Lot No: 2329
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Cat No: 1.xv13m
1847, 5¢ Mars brown (Scott 1 var.), Ridgeway Plate XV, 13m, Post Office fresh with strong color and full, balanced margins; red grid cancel, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2026 P.F. certificate graded VF-XF 85 and noting shade. SMQ VF-XF 85; $650. Scott $425. (Image)
Estimate $400-600
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Lot No: 2330
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Cat No: 1.xv15k
1847, 5¢ cinnamon brown (Scott 1 var.), Ridgeway XV15k, beautiful four-margined example with vivid color and blue cork cancel, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2026 P.F. certificate graded VF-XF 85 and noting shade. SMQ VF-XF 85; $650. Scott $465. (Image)
Estimate $600-800
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Lot No: 2331
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Cat No: 1.xxviii11m
1847, 5¢ Van Dyke brown (Scott 1 var.), Ridgeway Plate XXVIII, 11m, fresh and sound with full margins all around and red circular grid cancel, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2026 P.F. certificate graded VF-XF 85 and noting shade. SMQ VF-XF 85; $650. Scott $425. (Image)
Estimate $400-600
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Lot No: 2332
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Cat No: 1.xl13i
1847, 5¢ army brown (Scott 1 var.), Ridgeway XL13i, an exquisitely centered and margined stamp, with subtle color and lightly struck red circular grid cancels, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2010 and 2026 P.F. certificate, the latter graded XF-SUP 95 and noting shade. SMQ XF-SUP 95; $1,750. Scott Stamp Values $1,350. (Image)
Estimate $1,000-1,500
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Lot No: 2333
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Cat No: 1.xl13m
1847, 5¢ bone brown (Scott 1 var.), Ridgeway Plate XL, 13m, in striking color with four clear margins, sound with lightly struck red "5" numeral cancel, Very Fine, with 2026 P.F. certificate graded VF 80 and noting shade. SMQ VF 80; $450. Scott $525. (Image)
Estimate $500-750
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Lot No: 2334
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Cat No: 1b
1847, 5¢ orange brown (Scott 1b), clean and sound with four balanced margins and light red grid cancel, Very Fine, with 2024 P.S.A.G. certificate graded VF 80. SMQ VF 80; $800. Scott $675. (Image)
Estimate $500-750
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Lot No: 2335
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Cat No: 1c
1847, 5¢ red orange (Scott 1c), fresh-faced with radiant color, margins clear all around, and two red "5" numeral cancels; minor thinning at center, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, with 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate. Scott $8,600. (Image)
Estimate $2,000-3,000
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Lot No: 2336
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Cat No: 2
1847, 10¢ black (Scott 2), black 7-bar grid cancel, ample balanced margins all around; tiny shallow thin spot shows only in fluid. Scott $1,100. (Image)
Estimate $300-400
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Lot No: 2337
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Cat No: 2
1847, 10¢ black, short transfer at top (Scott 2 var.), a lovely stamp with early printing color and clarity, large to oversized margins all around, and faint red cork cancel, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2025 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,150. (Image)
Estimate $1,500-2,000
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Lot No: 2338
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Cat No: 2
1847, 10¢ black (Scott 2), large to massive margins all around, especially at right, red cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90. SMQ XF 90; $1,300. Scott $850. (Image)
Estimate $1,000-1,500
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1851 Issue
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Lot No: 2339
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Cat No: 7
1851, 1¢ blue, type II, major cracked plate (Scott 7 var.), position 13L2, pristine and sound with intense color, clean detail, and the lightest possible black cork cancel, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2026 P.F. certificate graded XF-SUP 95. SMQ XF-SUP 95; $750 for normal. Scott $450. (Image)
Estimate $600-800
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Lot No: 2340
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Cat No: 7,8A
1851, 1¢ blue, types II & IIIa (Scott 7,8A), positions 96-97R1E, vibrantly colored with full margins displaying complete ornamentation; sound and bright with lightly struck black circular grid cancels, Extremely Fine, with 2025 P.F. certificate graded XF 90. SMQ XF 90; $2,275 as singles. Scott $1,450. (Image)
Estimate $1,500-2,000
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Lot No: 2341
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Cat No: 7 var.
1851, 1¢ blue, type II, stitch watermark (Scott 7 var.), Plate III, unused without gum, sound with incredible color and three full, balanced margins (skimming at bottom), the stitch watermark clear on back and lightly face-visible, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 1988 P.F. certificate. Scott $375 for normal. (Image)
Estimate $300-400
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Lot No: 2342
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Cat No: 8
1851, 1¢ blue, type III (Scott 8 var.), position 99R2, fresh-faced with intense color and crisp lines, well balance margins and unobtrusive town postmark; few tiny defects, otherwise Very Fine, with 1973 P.F. certificate. Scott $15,000. (Image)
Estimate $3,000-4,000
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Lot No: 2343
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Cat No: 8
1851, 1¢ blue, type III (Scott 8), full margins at top and right, large margins at left and bottom, circular datestamp, exceptionally wide breaks at top (4mm) and bottom (6mm), rich color, Very Fine, Footnote in Scott Specialized reads, "Values for type III are for at least a 2mm break in each outer line. Examples of type III with wider breaks in outer lines command higher prices", with 2009 P.S.E. certificate graded VF 80. SMQ VF 80; $2,150. Scott $1,650. (Image)
Estimate $1,500-2,000
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Lot No: 2344
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Cat No: 8A
1851, 1¢ blue, type IIIa (Scott 8A), Post Office fresh with captivating color and proof-like impression, all in superior centering on bright white paper with town postmark, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF 85. SMQ VF-XF 85; $1,400. Scott $750. (Image)
Estimate $1,000-1,500
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Lot No: 2345
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Cat No: 8A
1851, 1¢ blue, type IIIa (Scott 8A), exceptionally wide margins all around including tiny portions of adajecent stamps at left and top deep rich plate 4 color, circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, with 2005 and 2008 P.S.E. certificates, former for pair and latter graded XF 90J. SMQ XF 90J; $3,250. Scott $750.
All known examples are from plate 4, except for pos. 99R2.(Image)
Estimate $2,000-3,000
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Lot No: 2346
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Cat No: 9
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 9), a truly massive jumbo capturing portions of adjoining stamps at top and sides, clean and sound in subdued color with large part of New Hampshire town postmark, Extremely Fine, Scott Stamp Values $575 for a 95, with 2026 P.F. certificate graded XF 90J. SMQ XF 90J; $400. Scott Stamp Values $275 as a "90". (Image)
Estimate $300-400
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Lot No: 2347
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Cat No: 11A
1854-55, 3¢ pale rose red, type II (Scott 11A var.), position 95L5L, a stellar example with huge, well-balanced margins, captivating color and clarity, and the faintest of cancels, Extremely Fine, a very rare shade, the "pale" unlisted in Scott, with 2023 P.F. certificate. (Image)
Estimate $500-750
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Lot No: 2348
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Cat No: 12
1856, 5¢ red brown (Scott 12), Four full margins with massive margins on two sides that capture adjoining stamps, part o.g. and hinged; tiny toning spots on gum, Fine, with photocopy of 2005 P.F. certificate for block of three. Scott $30,000. (Image)
Estimate $5,000-7,500
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Lot No: 2349
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Cat No: 12
1856, 5¢ red brown (Scott 12), immaculate with intense color and clean lines, near-perfectly centered and sound with town postmark, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2025 P.F. certificate graded XF-SUP 95. SMQ XF-SUP 95; $2,100. Scott $750. (Image)
Estimate $1,800-2,200
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Lot No: 2350
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Cat No: 13
1855, 10¢ green, type I (Scott 13), Wonderfully preserved bottom margin single stamp, o.g., previously hinged, Fine, with 2007 P.F. certificate. Scott $20,000. (Image)
Estimate $6,000-8,000
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Lot No: 2351
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Cat No: 13
1855, 10¢ green, type I (Scott 13), a lovely stamp with bold color, clean paper with large margins, and a face-free premium magenta cancel, Very Fine. Scott $950. (Image)
Estimate $600-800
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Lot No: 2352
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Cat No: 13
1855, 10¢ green, type I (Scott 13), a beauty with intense color on clean paper, massively margined with partial town postmark; faint internal creasing, otherwise Extremely Fine, with 1982 P.F. certificate. Scott $750. (Image)
Estimate $800-1,200
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Lot No: 2353
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Cat No: 15
1855, 10¢ green, type III (Scott 15), Wonderfully centered with large margins, regummed over small faults; thin and light crease, Extremely Fine. Scott $1,800. (Image)
Estimate $500-750
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Lot No: 2354
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Cat No: 15 var.
1855, 10¢ green, type III, stitch watermark (Scott 15 var.), in deep, rich color and with large, balanced margins, "PAID" straightline cancel; stitch watermark clear on back across forehead and eyes, Extremely Fine, with 2026 P.F. certificate graded XF 90. SMQ XF 90; $300 for normal. Scott $170. (Image)
Estimate $300-400
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Lot No: 2355
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Cat No: 16
1855, 10¢ green, type IV, recut at top & bottom (Scott 16 var.), position 64L1, Crisp unused quality, disturbed o.g.; creases ending in small tears at the bottom and minor age spotting at the top, Very Good to Fine, with 2018 Crowe certificate. Scott $45,000. (Image)
Estimate $6,000-8,000
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Lot No: 2356
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Cat No: 16
1855, 10¢ green, type IV, recut at top (Scott 16 var.), position 65L1, Evenly framed design with large margins all around, town postmark, Extremely Fine, with 2022 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,700. (Image)
Estimate $3,500-5,000
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Lot No: 2357
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Cat No: 16 var.
1855, 10¢ green, type IV, recut at top (Scott 16 var.), position 65L1, an absolute beauty with rich, deep color, bright paper and essentially face-free town postmark, Extremely Fine to Superb, choice, only four stamps grade higher in PSE's Population Report, with 2005 P.S.E. and 2023 P.F. certificates, each graded XF-SUP 95. SMQ XF-SUP 95; $6,750. Scott Stamp Values $6,500. (Image)
Estimate $5,000-7,500
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Lot No: 2358
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Cat No: 17
1851, 12¢ gray black, interesting cover to France (Scott 17), used with horizontal pair and single of 3¢ Dull Red, Ty. II (11A) in different shades, tied by large "Saint Paul Min. Ter. Nov. 23" (1855) territorial circular datestamp with second strike just tying the 3¢ single, right stamp in pair canceled by magenta crayon "X" and "PAID" straightline with a second strike at top left, red "New York Am. Packet Dec. 16" circular datestamp and "19" credit handstamp overstruck with red grid, 1855 Le Havre entry datestamp and manuscript "6" decimes due and manuscript "Via N.Y. England", on buff cover to France with "Montluel 2 Jan. 1855" receiving backstamp (which should be 1856; cancel date not changed), Very Fine, an interesting cover from the Minn. territory partially franked with different shades of the 3¢ 1851 to make 21¢ postage which would have been correct for travel via England as directed, but the letter traveled directly to Le Havre on the Union which meant a 1¢ overpayment. (Image)
Estimate $400-600
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Lot No: 2359
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Cat No: 17
1851, 12¢ gray black (Scott 17), black grid cancel, Superb, with 2025 P.F. certificate graded SUP 98. SMQ SUP 98; $2,750. (Image)
Estimate $2,000-3,000
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1857 Issue
Sale No: 838
Lot No: 2360
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Cat No: 18
1861, 1¢ blue, type I (Scott 18), sound with bright color on fresh paper, matching blue grid cancel, nearly Very Fine, with 2014 P.F. certificate. Scott $520. (Image)
Estimate $300-400
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Lot No: 2361
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Cat No: 19
1857, 1¢ blue, type Ia (Scott 19), Sparkling fresh color, unfortunately the distinguishing characteristics of the type (full plumes) have been removed by the bottom perforations, o.g., hinge remnant; faint horizontal crease at top, Very Good to Fine, with 2021 Crowe certificate. Scott $42,500. (Image)
Estimate $7,500-10,000
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Lot No: 2362
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Cat No: 19
1857, 1¢ blue, type Ia (Scott 19), fresh and crisp with intense color and sharp detail; Nov. 2, 1857 year date cancel, Very Fine, with 1987 P.F. certificate. Scott $10,000. (Image)
Estimate $5,000-6,000
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Lot No: 2363
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Cat No: 20
1857, 1¢ blue, type II, major cracked plate (Scott 20 var.), plate 2, position 2L2, with plate crack at right clearly visible all the way down to the perforations at bottom right; deep, rich color on bright, fresh paper with a light circular datestamp, Very Good centering but an Extremely Fine example of the cracked plate, the visibility of which is not consistent for all position 2L2's. An extremely rare position with perhaps 15-20 known; our internet search found a mere seven. Scott $1,400. (Image)
Estimate $800-1,200
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Lot No: 2364
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Cat No: 20
1857, 1¢ blue, type II, major cracked plate (Scott 20 var.), plate 2, position 23L2, sound with plate crack clearly visible at left running the height of the stamp; striking in lovely, deep shade and crisp detail; light c.d.s., Fine. Scott $1,400. (Image)
Estimate $750-1,000
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Lot No: 2365
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Cat No: 20
1857, 1¢ blue, type II (Scott 20), plate 2, clean and bright with rich color and clear impression; town postmarks unobtrusive, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with photocopy of 2013 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF 85 for pair, this position 2. SMQ VF-XF 85; $450. Scott $275. (Image)
Estimate $300-400
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Lot No: 2366
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Cat No: 20 var.
1857, 1¢ blue, type II (Scott 20 var.), Relief A, Plate 12, position 3L12, sound with luxuriant color and sensational centering; town postmark face-free, Extremely Fine to Superb, a Top of the Pop, PSE's Population Report recording only three stamps at this apex grade, with 2024 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF-SUP 95. SMQ XF-SUP 95; $2,400. Scott Stamp Values $3,500. (Image)
Estimate $1,600-2,400
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Lot No: 2367
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Cat No: 21
1857, 1¢ blue, type III (Scott 21), Beautifully fresh color, o.g., previously hinged; two horizontal creases at the bottom that end with a small thin, Very Fine, with 2021 Crowe certificate. Scott $17,500. (Image)
Estimate $3,000-4,000
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Lot No: 2368
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Cat No: 22
1857, 1¢ blue, type IIIa (Scott 22 var.), plate 11, eye-catching with solid centering and intense color, Very Fine, with 2012 P.S.A.G. certificate for pair, this position 2. Scott $525. (Image)
Estimate $300-400
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Lot No: 2369
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Cat No: 23
1857, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 23), clear recut line at top, "20L11" plating on top backflap, centered to bottom left and with mostly intact perfs at right showing the line between panes, tied by boldly struck "Huntingdon Pa. Dec. 3" circular datestamp on locally addressed buff cover with reminder notice for an outstanding invoice, Fine stamp on a Very Fine cover. Scott $1,000. (Image)
Estimate $300-400
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Lot No: 2370
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Cat No: 23
1857, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 23), positions 2-4L1L, horizontal strip of 3, fresh and clean with alluring color and town postmarks, each well centered; corner creases at top left, otherwise Very Fine, with 2025 P.F. certificate. Scott $2,700. (Image)
Estimate $1,500-2,000
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Lot No: 2371
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Cat No: 24
1857, 1¢ blue, type V (Scott 24), positions 64-65L5, horizontal pair, Post Office fresh with immense color depth and bold lines, town postmark essentially face-free, Extremely Fine, with 2025 P.F. certificate graded XF 90. SMQ XF 90; $700 as singles. Scott Stamp Values $680 as singles. (Image)
Estimate $500-750
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Lot No: 2372
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Cat No: 24
1857, 1¢ blue, type V (Scott 24), Relief F10, position 98R8, clean and sound with flawless centering and deep, intense color; town cancels unobtrusive and nearly face-free, Extremely Fine to Superb, only five Type V stamps grade higher in PSE's Population Report, with 2024 P.S.A.G. certificate. (Image)
Estimate $400-600
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Lot No: 2373
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Cat No: 25
1857, 3¢ rose, type I (Scott 25), fresh and sound with rich color and crisp detail; partial town postmark cleanly struck, Extremely Fine, only five stamps grade higher in PSE's Population Report, with 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF 90. SMQ XF 90; $1,350. Scott Stamp Values $1,200. (Image)
Estimate $650-1,000
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Lot No: 2374
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Cat No: 27
1858, 5¢ brick red, type I (Scott 27), Retains full luster, unused without gum; tiny corner crease at bottom right and a natural inclusion at center, Very Fine, with 2012 P.F. certificate. Scott $20,000. (Image)
