Lot
501 
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1857, 1¢ blue, type II, complete reconstruction of the major plate two crack, positions 2, 12, 13, 23, 33L2, four Used, selected examples with plate crack clearly showing, pos. 2L2 with tiny closed tear at top, F.-V.F. and handsome study; all with 2004 P.F. certificate except pos. 13L2. Scott No. 20 var. $6,200.
Realized: $2,800
Lot 502 o
1857, 1¢ blue, type II, positions 66-68L2, horizontal strip of 3, rich color with light Washington City cds's, Aug 6 1857, light corner crease at upper right, F.-V.F. appearance.Scott No. 20 $1,050.
Realized: $190
Lot 503 o
1857, 1¢ blue, type III, position 63R4, traces of a black cancel, appears unused, fresh and attractive, F.-V.F.Scott No. 21 $1,500.
Realized: $525
Lot 504 o
1857, 1¢ blue, types III & IIIa, horizontal strip of 3, the right stamp type IIIa, positions 54-56L4, beautifully centered with incredibly deep, rich color; canceled Jan 15 Bridesburgh, Pa. cds's, left & right stamps with very minor inconsequential flaws, otherwise Extremely Fine. A choice multiple; with 2012 & 1984 P.F. certificates, the latter erroneously calling all type III and not noting faults.Scott No. 21, 22 $3,900.
There appears to be a break in the bottom outer line of the right stamp, but it is very small and must be at least 2mm to be considered a type III. Neinken/Ashbrook classify all stamps from position 56L4 as type IIIa.
Realized: $800
Lot 505 o
1857, 1¢ blue, type IV, recut once at bottom but perfs into design at top, fresh and clean with a central Providence, R.I. cds, May 25, 1858, F.-V.F.Scott No. 23 $525.
Realized: $300
Lot
506
1857, 3¢ rose, type I, extra partial line at left, position 88R4, exceptionally well centered, strong color on bright paper, neat N.Y. town cancel, trivial short perf at bottom, fresh and Extremely Fine. Scott No. 25 var. $190+.
Realized: $100
Lot 507 o
1857, 3¢ rose, type I, 1857 town cancel, choice centering and rich color, Extremely Fine.Scott No. 25 $200.
Realized: $170
Lot 508 o
1857, 3¢ rose, type I, bright, fresh and exceptionally well centered with a light town cancel, Extremely Fine.Scott No. 25 $190.
Realized: $130
Lot 509 o
1857, 3¢ rose, type I, large margins with full gutter snipe showing centerline, rich color, town cds cancel, sealed tear at bottom, Extremely Fine appearance.Scott No. 25 $190.
Realized: $300
Lot 510 o
1857, 3¢ rose, type I, positions 9-19L8, vertical pair, well centered, strong color, neat "New-York, Jul" cds cancels, light top left corner crease, otherwise Very Fine.Scott No. 25 $400.
Realized: $130