Lot 1516 P
1870, 2¢ dull rose, Trial Color Large Die Proof. On India die sunk on card (62x64mm), fresh, bright color, Very Fine, an unlisted trial color in dull rose.Scott No. 146TC1 Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $725
Lot 1517 o
1870, 6¢ carmine. Two distinct and dramatic pre-printing paper folds, target cancel, Fine, quite unusual.Scott No. 148 Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $55
Lot 1518 E
1870, 6¢ N.B.N.C. Lincoln essay, in dull rose. Incomplete design, die on India, fresh and Very Fine, very scarce. Brazer No. 115aE-Fd.Scott No. 148-E7 $1,000.
Realized: $375
Lot 1519 E
1870, 6¢ N.B.N.C. Lincoln essay, in rose carmine. Incomplete design, die on India, large margins, fresh, Very Fine. Brazer No. 115aE-Fd.Scott No. 148-E11 $700.
Realized: $300
Lot 1520 P
1870, 10¢ dull red, Trial Color Large Die Proof. On India die sunk on card (64x78mm), bright and fresh, Very Fine and choice.Scott No. 150TC1 $550.
Realized: $600
Lot 1521
1870, 12¢ dull violet. Large part o.g., rich color, about Fine; with 2003 A.P.S. certificate.Scott No. 151 $2,750.
Realized: $240
Lot 1522 o
1870, 12¢ dull violet. Waffle grid cancel, large margins, Very Fine; with 2009 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 151 $220.
Realized: $190
Lot 1523 o
1870, 24¢ purple. Large grid cancel, precision centering amid large well balanced margins, strong bright color, Extremely Fine; with 2008 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $350).Scott No. 153 $230.
Realized: $210
Lot 1524 ()
1870, 30¢ black. Regummed, large oversized margins, reperfed at bottom, Extremely Fine appearance; with 2009 P.S.E. certificate.Scott No. 154 $2,750.
Realized: $1,450
Lot 1525 o
1870, 30¢ black. Light unobtrusive cork cancel, large margins, deep rich color, Very Fine, choice so big; with 2008 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 154 $275.
Realized: $230