Lot 1620
Executive Dept., 1873, 6¢ carmine, full o.g., exceptional centering amid nicely balanced margins, crisp impression and radiant color, Extremely Fine, rarely encountered so choice.Scott No. O13 $900.
Realized: $950
Lot 1621 /
Interior Dept., 1873, 2¢ vermilion, block of 4, o.g., three stamps never hinged, fresh with rich color, F.-V.F.Scott No. O16 $550.
Realized: $180
Lot 1622
Justice Dept., 1873, 10¢ purple, o.g., attractively centered amid large oversized margins, strong vibrant color, Very Fine and choice.Scott No. O29 $310.
Realized: $500
Lot 1623
Post Office Dept., 1873, 15¢ black, o.g., precision centering amid large evenly Buenos Aires lanced margins all around, bright and fresh with deep color, an Extremely Fine gem, a wonderful 15¢ Post Office Official issue.Scott No. O53 $140.
Realized: $240
Lot 1624
State Dept., 1873, 15¢ dark green, o.g., lightly hinged, choice centering., beautiful deep rich color, fresh and Extremely Fine.Scott No. O64 $320.
Realized: $300
Lot 1625
State Dept., 1873, 90¢ dark green, o.g., intensely rich color, wide margins, Very Fine and choice.Scott No. O67 $1,050.
Realized: $625
Lot 1626
State Dept., 1873, $20 green & black, o.g., typical centering, strong colors, Fine and scarce.Scott No. O71 $5,500.
Realized: $600
Lot 1627
Treasury Dept., 1873, 1¢ brown, o.g., precision centering amid beautifully balanced margins, fresh with rich vivid color, an Extremely Fine gem.Scott No. O72 $120.
Realized: $290
Lot 1628
War Dept., 1873, 90¢ rose, block of 12 with top margin plate "no. 89" in left block of 6, full o.g., nice overall centering, strong bold color, fresh and Very Fine, a choice high value multiple.Scott No. O93 $2,925.
Realized: $950
Lot 1629 o
War Dept., 1879, 3¢ rose red, horizontal pair, blue Fort Davis, Texas five-point star duplex cancels, well centered, bright color, Very Fine and attractive; with 2014 P.F. certificate.Scott No. O116 Estimate $250 - 350.
Realized: $250