1876 4c gray (Ceres), imperforate single, large margins all around, sharp impression, l.h., tiny natural inclusion, fresh and v.f. example of this rarity, signed Brun, Roumet, Calves, with 1998 Behr certificate ("4c gray with gum extremely rare, superb") (YT 16, Euro 12,500) cat. $11000 (Cat No. 18) (Image)

Cat. $11000, Est.$4,000

1877 25c blue, bluish paper, margins all around, rich color, signed Bloch, Brun etc., fine example of this rare stamp, with 25c ultramarine included for comparison, signed Brun, etc. (YT 36, Euro 5,000) cat. $4305 (Cat No. 35,35a) (Image)

Cat. $4305, Est.$1,000

1877 25c blue, bluish paper, margins all around, good color, fine example of this rare stamp, signed Thiaude, Calves, Champion, etc. (YT 35, Euro 5,000) cat. $4250 (Cat No. 35a) (Image)

Cat. $4250, Est.$1,000