Lot
1050 
1863, 2¢ black, block of 23 with 5 stamps folded over and partially adhering to the reverse, part o.g., strong shade, few thins and small nick between stamps in bottom row, F.-V.F. appearance, still a lovely large multiple. Scott No. 73 $9,200 for singles.
Realized: $1,700
Lot 1051 o
1863, 2¢ black, straight line "Paid" cancellation, near perfect centering amid well balanced margins, vivid shade on bright paper, an Extremely Fine gem.Scott No. 73 $75.
Realized: $325
Lot 1052 o
1863, 2¢ black, faint cancel, very well centered, deep shade, Very Fine and choice; with 1998 P.S.E. certificate.Scott No. 73 $70.
Realized: $160
Lot 1053 o
1863, 2¢ black, target cancel, nicely centered amid incredibly wide margins, strong shade and impression, small filled thin, otherwise a Very Fine jumbo.Scott No. 73 $70.
Realized: $100
Lot 1054 o
1863, 2¢ black, horizontal pair, grid cancels, well centered amid nicely balanced margins, strong shade, Very Fine and choice, a lovely pair; with 2000 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 73 $140.
Realized: $160
Lot 1055 o
1863, 2¢ black, strip of 3, neatly placed grid cancels, bold shade and sharp impression, fairly well centered overall, strong intact perfs between stamps, F.-V.F., a very attractive strip.Scott No. 73 $205.
Realized: $115
Lot
1056 ()
1861, 3¢ scarlet, nice fresh color, regummed, F.-V.F., a rare mint stamp; with 2000 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 74 $7,000.
Realized: $3,750
Lot 1057 o
1863, 5¢ brown, bold sharp blue Cincinnati, O. duplex cancel, nicely centered, rich vibrant color, Very Fine, a striking stamp.Scott No. 76 $155.
Realized: $160
Lot
1058 S
1863, 24¢ lilac, overprinted "Specimen", corner margin block of 4, o.g., l.h. at top & slightly disturbed at bottom, bright fresh color bordering on the violet shade, Fine, scarce as a block of 4. Scott No. 78SB $800.
Realized: $625
Lot 1059 o
1863, 24¢ dark lilac, town cancel, attractive centering, strong deep color, Very Fine; with 1997 P.S.E. certificate.Scott No. 78 $250.
Realized: $170