Lot 1539 o
1873, 10¢ brown. Light cork cancel, perfectly centered amid well balanced margins, rich color, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2008 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $270).Scott No. 161 $25.
Realized: $190
Lot 1540 o
1873, 10¢ brown. Light target cancel, perfectly centered amid well balanced margins, rich vivid color and a sharp early impression, Extremely Fine to Superb, a gem used stamp; with 2009 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $270).Scott No. 161 $25.
Realized: $240
Lot 1541 o
1873, 12¢ blackish violet. Black cork and portion of red transit cancels, large margins, deep color, Very Fine; with 1993 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 162 $140.
Realized: $140
Lot 1542 P
1873, 15¢ "Goodall" Trial Color Small Die Proof. 4 different in black, dull gray blue, deep brown and dull red, off original card except dull gray blue, fresh and Very Fine.Scott No. 163TC2 $1,600.
Realized: $1,900
Lot 1543 o
1873, 30¢ gray black. Partial bold crossroads cancel, choice centering, strong vibrant color, Extremely Fine; with 1991 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 165 $140.
Realized: $200
Lot 1544 o
1873, 30¢ gray black. New York oval cancel, beautifully centered amid large margins, rich color, Extremely Fine; with 2010 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 165 $140.
Realized: $95
Lot 1545
1873, 90¢ rose carmine. O.g., very lightly hinged, well centered amid nicely balanced margins, rich brilliant color, Extremely Fine, a very attractive mint high value; with 2004 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 166 $2,400.
Realized: $2,400
Lot 1546
1873, 90¢ rose carmine. O.g., strong bright color, fresh, Very Fine; with 2007 P.S.E. certificate.Scott No. 166 $2,400.
Realized: $1,700
Lot 1547 o
1873, 90¢ rose carmine. Light oval cancel, bright color, faint purple mark at bottom left, otherwise Extremely Fine; with 2008 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 166 $300.
Realized: $230
Lot 1548 o
1875, 2¢ vermilion. Precision centering amid uncommonly large well balanced margins all around, rich and intensely brilliant color, Extremely Fine to Superb, a striking used gem, with only two to grade as such with only one higher; with 2007 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $280).Scott No. 178 $15.
Realized: $425