Lot 422 o
1861, 1¢ blue, impressive horizontal pair, exceptionally well centered, faint Rochester, N.Y town and "patent" duplex cancel, Extremely Fine; with 1989 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 63 Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $90
Lot 423
1861, 1¢ blue, natural straight edge at left, tied by New York double circle on 1863 illustrated printed circular (Croton Mfg. Co.), exceptionally attractive showing map of lower Manhattan, Very Fine, a choice and impressive printed circular.Scott No. 63 Estimate $100 - 150.
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Realized: $120
Lot 424
1863, 2¢ black, choice block of four, full o.g., deep impression with exceptional centering, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.Scott No. 73 $2,750.
Lot 425
1863, 2¢ black Henry Loewenberg "Decalomania" essay, block of four, in a remarkable state of preservation for these delicate issues, Extremely Fine.Scott No. 79-E73P5 $300 as singles.
Realized: $130
Lot 426 o
1863, 2¢ black, near perfectly centered with surprisingly large and well balanced margins, sharp impression, neat "rosette" cancel, Superb.Scott No. 73 $60.
Realized: $180
Lot 427 o
1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type II, intense colors and exceptional centering, barely canceled at lower left, exceptional, Extremely Fine; with 1999, 2006 P.F. & 2009 P.S.A.G. certificates, the latter Graded (90).Scott No. 119 $190.
Realized: $400
Lot 428 E
1869, 24¢ Declaration of Independence essay, small numerals, in black, plate on orange buff tinted paper, top imprint block of 4, Extremely Fine and scarce. Brazer No. 120E-Cd.Scott No. 120-E2d $1,000 as singles.
Realized: $425
Lot 429 o
1879, 5¢ blue, A.B.N.C. printing, choice pair, extremely fresh and well centered, each with centrally struck 5 point "star" cancels, Extremely Fine, a truly premium pair; with 2013 P.S.E. certificate.Scott No. 185 $35.
Realized: $140
Lot 430 P
1893, Columbians complete, plate proofs on card, all with fresh colors and well balanced margins, Very Fine, a choice set.Scott No. 230P4-245P4 $2,110.
Lot 431
1895, $1 black, type I, D.L. watermark, o.g., a well centered and fresh, Very Fine; with 1998 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 276 $800.
Realized: $425