Lot 578
1867, 2¢ black, Z. grill, single in pair with horizontal bisect. Manuscript canceled on cover to Eaton Rapids, Mich., with manuscript "Oct 16, 69" date with docketing or town postmark; tear in single not mentioned in certificate, Very Fine, a rare usage of the 2¢ Z. grill however P.F. certificate declines opinion as to weather this is a usage of a bisect; with 1998 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 85B Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $400
Lot 579
1867, 1¢ blue + six 3¢ red, F. grill. Tied by target cancels and Henryville, Ind. cds on an 1869 cover to Switzerland, marked "Via Ostende" and "Insufficiently Paid" with three backstamps, Very Fine, a most unusual item.Scott No. 92 + 94 Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $300
Lot 580
1867, 10¢ yellow green, F. grill. Tied by blue Louisville, Ky. duplex postmarks on 3¢ pink entire to Oberrkirchen, Germany, New York and Bremen transit date stamps and receiving backstamp, P.S.E. cert. mentions stamp with small faults and light toning spots which we find no evidence of, Very Fine; with 2006 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 96+U59 Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $145
Lot 581
1867, 12¢ black, F. grill. In combination with 1869, 3¢ ultramarine on cover to Stuttgart, Germany, tied by target cancels with "Sandusky, O., Dec 2" origin cds alongside, red New York transit and receiving backstamp; light cover soiling and 12¢ with tear, Fine.Scott No. 97+114 Estimate $200 - 250.
Realized: $200