Lot 2175
1863, 2¢ black. In combination with 1851, 1¢ blue, type IV right gutter margin single with guideline (position 30L1), tied by light grid cancels with partial Boston, Mass. cds at left; 1¢ with tone spots, F.-V.F., an unusual combination and late demonetized usage; with 2003 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 73+9 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $850
Lot 2176
1863, 2¢ black. In combination with 1857, 1¢ blue, type V in cover Windsor, N.Y., tied by cork cancels with matching "Eldora, Iow., Dec 5" cds; cover slightly reduced at right, F.-V.F., a scarce combination and apparently accepted usage of the demonetized 1857, 1¢ issue; with 1981 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 73+24 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $450
Lot 2177
1863, 2¢ black. In combination with 1857, 1¢ blue, type V on cover to Perry Center, N.Y., just tied by by light grid handstamps with red "New Baltimore, Mich." cds at left, 1¢ stamp not recognized with manuscript "Due 2" in pencil; some light toning and cover reductions at right, Fine, a rare attempted illegal usage of the demonetized 1857 issue; with 1992 P.S.E. certificate.Scott No. 73+24 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $550