
Lot
2116
Postage Due, 1879, 30¢ Brown, o.g., lightly hinged, rich vivid color, precision centering amid large oversized margins, very fresh, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, quite certainly one of the finest examples of the 1879 30¢ Postage Due issue; with 2002 P.F. and 2013 P.S.A.G. certificates, the latter Graded (95J, SSV $775 for 95 and $1,300 for 98). Scott No. J6 $400.
Realized: $750

Lot
2117
Postage Due, 1879, 30¢ Brown, o.g., beautifully centered amid evenly balanced margins, strong bright color, Extremely Fine, choice so nice; with 2011 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $480). Scott No. J6 $400.
Realized: $325

Lot
2118
Postage Due, 1879, 30¢ Brown, o.g., very lightly hinged, bold color, fresh and Very Fine; with 1985 P.F. certificate. Scott No. J6 $400.
Realized: $220

Lot
2119
Postage Due, 1879, 50¢ Brown, o.g., lightly hinged, strong bold color, Very Fine; with 2001 P.F. certificate. Scott No. J7 $650.
Realized: $350

Lot
2120
Postage Due, 1879, 50¢ Deep Brown, Special Printing, o.g., well centered, deep shade and sharp impression, couple tiny perf flaws often associated with these issues, Very Fine appearance, a handsome example of the rare 50¢ Postage Due Special Printing, an estimate of no more than 179 examples of this special printing where ever issued; with 1947 American Board of Experts certificate. Scott No. J14 $8,750.

Lot
2121 
Postage Due, 1884, 1¢ Red Brown, o.g., never hinged, near perfect centering amid large beautifully balanced margins, bright vibrant color, Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, a wonderful never hinged gem; with 2012 P.F. and P.S.A.G. certificates, the latter Graded (95J, SSV $650 for 95 and $1,450 for 98). Scott No. J15 $200.
Realized: $475

Lot
2122 
Postage Due, 1884, 2¢ Red Brown, top left corner margin single, o.g., never hinged, beautifully centered amid large oversized and well balanced margins, brilliant color, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, an exceptional never hinged position single; with 2013 P.S.A.G. Graded certificate (95J, SSV $900 for 95 and $1,875 for 98). Scott No. J16 $250.
Realized: $650

Lot
2123 
Postage Due, 1891, 1¢ Bright Claret, post office fresh and virtually perfectly centered with deep, vibrant color and immaculate, never hinged o.g.; a gorgeous, Extremely Fine to Superb gem; with 1992 P.F. certificate. Scott No. J22 $95.
Realized: $210

Lot
2124 
Postage Due, 1891, 1¢ Bright Claret, o.g., never hinged, rich vivid color on bright paper, precision centering and large exceptionally balanced margins, Extremely Fine to Superb gem, a rare never hinged stamp in such extraordinary condition; with 1999 P.F. certificate. Scott No. J22 $95.
Realized: $525

Lot
2125 
Postage Due, 1891, 1¢ Bright Claret, o.g., never hinged, pristine fresh with radiant color, virtually perfect centering amid beautifully balanced margins, an Extremely Fine gem, a striking mint gem; with 1996 P.F. certificate. Scott No. J22 $95.
Realized: $190