
Lot 994 o
1862, 5¢ red brown. Neat small town cancel, very well centered, gorgeous deep rich color, Very Fine and choice, a tough stamp this nice; with 2002 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 75 $500.
Realized: $675

Lot 995 o
1862, 5¢ red brown. Socked-on-the-nose circle of wedges cancel, fairly well centered amid large margins, bright color, Very Fine; with 2002 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 75 $500.
Realized: $290

Lot
996
1863, 5¢ brown. O.g., very lightly hinged, wonderfully centered amid large margins, rich vibrant color and sharp early impression, remarkably bright and fresh, Extremely Fine and choice, a stunning mint gem; with 2004 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 76 $1,400.

Lot
997
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1863, 5¢ brown. 5 singles in a range of shades, one o.g., others without gum or regummed, couple no gum stamps with tiny faults, otherwise Fine. Scott No. 76 $3,600.
Realized: $450

Lot
998
1863, 5¢ brown. Horizontal strip of 3, tied on small piece by Austin, Nev town postmarks with red "Paid 15" alongside, rich color, right stamp with small corner crease at top right, otherwise F.-V.F.; with 1986 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 76 $440.
Realized: $170

Lot
999
1866, 15¢ black. O.g., strong shade, reperforated at right, Extremely Fine appearance; with 2005 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 77 $3,000.
Realized: $700

Lot 1000 o
1866, 15¢ black. Black cork and red cancels, very well centered amid nicely balanced margins, strong shade, Extremely Fine; with 2000 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 77 $175.
Realized: $125

Lot 1001 o
1863, 24¢ grayish lilac. Light grid cancel, beautifully well centered, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2005 P.S.E. graded certificate (XF 90).Scott No. 78a $175.
Realized: $350