Lot 1213
1879, 5¢ blue, o.g., centered amid uncommonly large margins, rich color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine; with 2015 P.F. Graded certificate (XF 90, SSV $800).Scott No. 185 $450.
Realized: $600
Lot 1214
1879, 10¢ brown, without secret mark, o.g., lightly hinged, rich color and proof-like impression, fresh and Very Fine; with 1980, 1993 and 2005 P.F. certificates.Scott No. 187 $3,250.
A SCARCE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1879 10¢ BANK NOTE ISSUE WITHOUT SECRET MARK.
Realized: $2,100
Lot 1215 o
1879, 10¢ brown, with secret mark, light target cancel, choice centering amid wide margins, rich color, Extremely Fine.Scott No. 188 $33.
Realized: $60
Lot 1216
1879, 15¢ red orange, o.g., never hinged, bright vibrant color, wide margins, Very Fine; with 2014 P.S.E. certificate.Scott No. 189 $675 for n.h.
Realized: $250
Lot 1217 o
1879, 15¢ red orange, neat strike of fancy geometric cancel, well centered, Extremely Fine.Scott No. 189 $30.
Realized: $50
Lot 1218 ()
1879, 30¢ full black, without gum, perfect centering amid large evenly balanced margins all around, rich intense color enhancing a sharp detailed impression, a Superb gem, this is the only example, mint or used, to obtain this lofty grade with the next highest being only a 98; with 1982 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates, the later Graded (Gem 100, SMQ grades only to 98 at $825).Scott No. 190 $325 for no gum.
A MAGNIFICENT UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 30¢ AMERICAN BANKNOTE ISSUE.
Realized: $1,200
Lot 1219 o
1879, 30¢ full black, oval registry cancel, choice centering amid beautifully balanced margins, deep color, Extremely Fine to Superb, a wonderful gem centered high value; with 2013 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $825).Scott No. 190 $95.
Lot 1220 o
1879, 90¢ carmine, oval registry cancels, strong vibrant color, beautifully centered amid large margins, Extremely Fine; with 2015 P.F. Graded certificate (XF 90, SSV $800).Scott No. 191 $360.
Realized: $500
Lot 1221
1882, 5¢ yellow brown, o.g., never hinged, bright and fresh, bold color, F.-V.F.Scott No. 205 $775.
Realized: $350
Lot 1222
1882, 5¢ gray brown, o.g., fairly light hinging, beautifully centered amid wide margins, strong gray brown color, Extremely Fine and choice; with 1979 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 205 $240.
Realized: $325