Lot 1869
1887, 2¢ green, o.g., never hinged, exceptional centering amid evenly balanced margins, bold vivid color, Extremely Fine, a lovely never hinged gem; with 2007 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $575).Scott No. 213 $130.
Realized: $400
Lot 1870
1887, 3¢ vermilion, o.g., never hinged, deep brilliant color, exceptional centering, Extremely Fine; with 2012 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $450).Scott No. 214 $200.
Realized: $290
Lot 1871
1888, 5¢ indigo, imperf, horizontal pair, left stamp with redistributed o.g., full well balanced margins, bold color, Very Fine, very rare with approximately a dozen examples known (formerly Scott 216b); with 2005 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 216P5 $1,400.
Lot 1872 o
1888, 90¢ purple, horizontal strip of 3 showing small portion of captured imprint at top left, light 1890 oval cancels, rich color, some reinforced perf separations in right pair and small thin in center stamp, Fine.Scott No. 218 $800.
Realized: $180
Lot 1873
1890, 1¢ dull blue, bottom block of 20 containing plate block of 14 with "No. 283, American Bank Note Company imprint and C1", excellent color, never hinged, Just Fine.Scott No. 219 $3,400.
Realized: $260
Lot 1874
1890, 90¢ orange, o.g., very lightly hinged, choice centering amid wide margins, rich vibrant color, very fresh, Extremely Fine, a lovely mint stamp.Scott No. 229 $475.
Realized: $900