Lot 40
1857, 1¢ blue, type I, o.g., very lightly hinged, well centered for this typically tight margin issue, rich color on bright crisp paper, exceptionally fresh, Very Fine, a choice mint stamp; with 1997 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 18 $2,100.
Realized: $1,200
Lot 41 o
1857, 1¢ blue, type II, large "Paid" in grid cancel, beautifully centered, rich deep color, Extremely Fine; with 2001 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 20 $275.
Realized: $325
Lot 42 o
1857, 1¢ blue, type IIIa, plate 11, neat grid cancel, exceptional centering amid wide margins, strong vivid color, Extremely Fine, choice this nice; with 2010 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $1,400).Scott No. 22 $525.
Realized: $950
Lot 43
1857, 3¢ rose, type I, o.g., very lightly hinged, attractively centered for this tight margin issue, bright and fresh with rich vibrant color, Very Fine, a difficult mint stamp so nice; with 2003 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 25 $2,500.
Lot 44 o
1857, 3¢ orange brown, type III, grid cancels, gorgeous rich true orange brown color, huge margin with perfs just touching the design at bottom, Extremely Fine, a beautiful example of this very scarce shade; with 2011 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 26 $600.
Lot 45 o
1857, 3¢ dull red, type III, full red "New York City Delivery, Paid 1ct" carrier date stamp cancel, nicely centered, Very Fine and choice. Skinner-Eno No. PM-CR 8.Scott No. 26 Estimate $75 - 100.
Realized: $80
Lot 46 o
1858, 5¢ brick red, type I, 1859 year date town cancel, wide margins with perfs clear of design, bright vivid color, Very Fine, rarely encountered so large; with 2012 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 27 $1,700.
Realized: $950
Lot 47
1859, 5¢ brown, type I, o.g., lightly hinged, strong bold color, margins full to slightly into design at left, very fresh, Fine and attractive; with 2000 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 29 $5,500.
Realized: $1,350
Lot 48
1860, 5¢ brown, type II, full o.g., well centered amid wide margins with perforations clear of design, deep bold color, sharp detailed impression on crisp fresh paper, Very Fine and choice, a lovely mint stamp; with 1973 and 2000 P.F. certificates.Scott No. 30A $2,200.
Realized: $1,400
Lot 49 o
1857, 10¢ green, type III, neat geometric grid cancel, bright color, filled thin, F.-V.F. appearance.Scott No. 33 $225.
Realized: $45