Lot 1549
1879, 1¢ dark ultramarine. Full o.g., choice centering, rich bright color, Extremely Fine; with 2008 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $640).Scott No. 182 $300.
Realized: $350
Lot 1550
1879, 2¢ vermilion. O.g., never hinged, large margins, rich color, Very Fine; with 1990 A.P.S. certificate.Scott No. 183 $400.
Realized: $160
Lot 1551 o
1879, 3¢ green. Geometric cancel, precision centering amid large oversized and beautifully balanced margins, strong bright color, Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, with original cover from which this stamp was removed; with 2010 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95J, SMQ $135 for 95 and $470 of 98).Scott No. 184 $1.
Realized: $40
Lot 1552 E
1903, 3¢ P.B.N.C. Washington Essays. "Crane & Co. 1887" watermark, plate on green bond, complete set of 15 different colors, all with colossal bottom sheet margins, impressive and fresh with brilliant colors, Extremely Fine and attractive. Brazer No. 115aE-Fd.Scott No. 184-E5g Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $475
Lot 1553
1879, 6¢ pink. O.g., very lightly hinged, strong bold color, nearly Very Fine; with 1999 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 186 $950.
Realized: $625
Lot 1554
1879, 6¢ pink. O.g., rich color, toned perf tip at right, otherwise Very Fine; with 2010 P.S.A.G. certificate.Scott No. 186 $950.
Realized: $220
Lot 1555
1879, 6¢ pink. O.g., small hinge remnant, warm shade, tiny thin, F.-V.F. appearance.Scott No. 186 $950.
Realized: $190
Lot 1556 E
1877, 6¢ & 7¢ P.B.N.C. Washington Essay, in Dull Violet. Frames only, die on proof paper (103x69mm) showing full die sink area, small wrinkles well away from both frames, includes second example (slightly reduced), Very Fine.Scott No. 186-E1b $200.
Realized: $45
Lot 1557 P
1879, 15¢ dark brown, Trial Color Large Die Proof on Card. Cut to die sink (69x83mm), with N.B.N. Co. imprint at bottom, fresh and Very Fine.Scott No. 189TC2 $450.
Realized: $475
Lot 1558 P
1879, 15¢ chestnut brown, Trial Color Large Die Proof on Card. Cut to die sink (69x83mm), with N.B.N. Co. imprint at bottom, Very Fine.Scott No. 189TC2 $450.
Realized: $475