Lot 3235 P
1866, 15¢ black, large die proof on India paper (80 x 95mm) with "National Bank Note Co., N.Y." imprint at bottom, Extremely Fine and attractive.Scott No. 77P1 $1,500.
Realized: $425
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3236 P
1866, 15¢ black, plate proof on India paper, block of 4, four large margins, bright fresh color, Extremely Fine.Scott No. 77P3 $250.
Realized: $130
Lot
3237 
1866, 15¢ black, o.g., lightly hinged, unbelievable centering with large even margins, Post Office fresh color and proof-like impression, Extremely Fine; with 1995 P.F. & 2008 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90, SMQ $10,000).Scott No. 77 $5,000.
AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 15¢ 1861-66 ISSUE IN THE BEST CONDITION ATTAINABLE. THIS STAMP IS CERTAINLY THE FINEST MINT SINGLE POSSESSING ALL THE ATTRIBUTES OF A TRUE GEM.
As a reference, the P.S.E. has graded but a mere three mint examples of the 15¢ Lincoln with original gum. One never hinged example, graded F-VF 75 and two hinged examples, one graded F 70 and this example graded XF 90.nnWhy this gem did not graded higher, we do not understand and the SMQ value for this is woefully undervalued. To this point, it should be noted that this magnificent gem sold in Dec. 2000 for a hammer price of $32,500 (Siegel Sale 833, Lot 422)
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Realized: $35,000
Lot 3238 o
1866, 15¢ black, beautifully centered, sharp impression and fresh color, light cork cancel & red circular town marking, Extremely Fine and choice; with 1987 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 77 $175.
THE 1866 15¢ LINCOLN IS ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT DENOMINATIONS TO OBTAIN IN SUCH CHOICE USED CONDITION.
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Realized: $625
Lot 3239 o
1866, 15¢ black, wide natural straddle-pane margin at right, socked-on-the-nose blue target cancel, choice centering with enormous margins, dark shade, Extremely Fine and attractive; with 1983 & 2007 P.F. certificates.Scott No. 77 $190.
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Realized: $325
Lot 3240 o
1866, 15¢ black, bright fresh paper & rich color, bold Sunburst cancel, Very Fine and attractive; with 2007 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 77 $175.
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Realized: $250
Lot
3241 P
1863, 24¢ lilac, plate proof on India paper, on original card, block of 4, full balanced margins, deep color, Very Fine and choice.Scott No. 78P3 $400.
Realized: $230
Lot
3242
1863, 24¢ lilac, o.g., lightly hinged, beautifully centered, bright Post Office color and freshness, an Extremely Fine gem; with 1993 P.S.E. & 2001 P.F. certificates.Scott No. 78 $2,750.
THE 1861-66 24¢ ISSUE IS EXTREMELY RARE IN SOUND, WELL-CENTERED ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION. THE SHADE AND IMPRESSION OF THIS STAMP ARE VERY RARELY ENCOUNTERED.
This lovely stamp shows every background line and detail of the lathe work with perfect clarity.
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Realized: $2,000
Lot 3243 o
1863, 24¢ lilac, beautifully centered amid uncommonly large margins, rich bold color, light grid cancel, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-V. Morris; with 1989, 1994 P.F. & 2009 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90, SMQ $950).Scott No. 78 $400.
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Realized: $550
Lot 3244 o
1863, 24¢ grayish lilac, perfectly centered amid wide margins, strong vivid color, light cork and red boxed Aachen transit cancels, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Saadi and Morton; with 2014 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF 90, SMQ $2,000).Scott No. 78a $425.
A WONDERFUL LARGE MARGIN GEM WITH ONLY FOUR GRADED HIGHER (ONE 90J & THREE 95).
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Realized: $850