Lot 1363 P
State Dept., 1873, $2 scarlet & black, "Atlanta" trial color plate proof on card. Small thin, Extremely Fine appearance.Scott No. O68TC $1,000.
Realized: $725
Lot 1364 S
State Dept., 1875 Special Printing, $2 green & black, overprinted "Specimen". Without gum as issued, nicely centered for the issue, bright vibrant color and exceptional freshness, Very Fine, a lovely example of this extremely rare 1875 Special Printing specimen, with only 32 issued; with 2006 P.S.E. certificate.Scott No. O68SD $12,500.
Realized: $14,500
Lot 1365 o
State Dept., 1873, $2 green & black. Bold "New York" oval 188? cancel, well centered, some small paper adherences on reverse, Very Fine and choice, a rare used stamp; with 2004 P.F. certificate.Scott No. O68 $850.
Realized: $1,700
Lot 1366 ()
State Dept., 1873, $5 green & black. Without gum, nicely centered, strong color and shade, very fresh, Very Fine, a choice high value and a tough issue to obtain so choice; with 1998 P.F. certificate.Scott No. O69 $3,250 for no gum.
Realized: $4,250
Lot 1367 P
State Dept., 1873, $10 blue & brown, "Atlanta" trial color plate proof on card. Light crease (not visible from front), Extremely Fine appearance.Scott No. O70TC $1,000.
Realized: $725
Lot 1368
State Dept., 1873, $10 green & black. O.g., lightly hinged, very rich color and deep shade, fresh and F.-V.F., an attractive high value issue; with 2000 P.F. certificate.Scott No. O70 $4,500.
Realized: $2,700
Lot 1369 P
State Dept., 1873, $20 green & brown, "Atlanta" trial color plate proof on card. Small thin, Extremely Fine appearance.Scott No. O71TC $1,000.
Realized: $725
Lot 1370 P
State Dept., 1873, $20 blue & brown, "Atlanta" trial color plate proof on card. Couple tiny flaws, Very Fine appearance.Scott No. O71TC $1,000.
Realized: $625
Lot 1371
Treasury Dept., 1873, 24¢ brown. Block of 4, o.g., fresh with rich bold color, F.-V.F., a very scarce multiple; with 1990 P.F. certificate.Scott No. O80 $2,500.
Realized: $900
Lot 1372
War Dept., 1873, 15¢ rose. Block of 4, o.g., never hinged, rich color and sharp impression, exceptional pristine freshness, Very Fine; with 2000 P.F. certificate.Scott No. O90 $225 for o.g.
Realized: $325