Lot 1526 o
1870, 90¢ carmine. Cork cancel, well centered amid large margins, strong color, Extremely Fine; with 1995 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 155 $350.
Realized: $375
Lot 1527 o
1870, 90¢ carmine. Segmented cork cancel, deep color, well centered amid large margins, Extremely Fine; with 2002 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 155 $350.
Realized: $500
Lot 1528 E
1871, 50¢ Lincoln, black Decalomania Essay. Perf'd, top label of design "Patd. Dec. 5, 1871", frame design similar to the large banknote issue, few small faults as normally seen on most decals, otherwise Fine, rare and unlisted.Estimate $150 - 200.
This "non-philatelic item" was a patent for "An Improvement in the Mode of Apply tints to Photographs" (Patent No. 121,475).
Realized: $95