Lot 1111 P
1861, 90¢ black, trial color large die proof, on India die sunk on card (68x99mm, die sink 46x58mm), showing die layout lines around design, deep color, remarkably fresh, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2005 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 72TC1ae $2,500.
AN EXTREMELY RARE EXAMPLE OF 1861 90¢ TRIAL COLOR LARGE DIE PROOF IN BLACK - THE ONLY ONE WE KNOW OF ON CARD SHOWING THE FULL DIE SINK.
Lot
1112 
1861, 90¢ blue, full o.g., choice centering within well balanced margins, strong bright color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine, rarely encountered so choice; with 1988 and 2009 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 72 $3,250.
AN EXCEPTIONAL MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 90¢ WASHINGTON HIGH VALUE.
Realized: $6,000
Lot
1113
1861, 90¢ dull blue, Post Office fresh o.g., hinged twice (trivial natural gum bend, not mentioned on accompanying certificate), attractively centered, bright, rich color and sharp impression on remarkably fresh paper, Extremely Fine, a handsome original gum example; with 2015 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 72 $3,250.
A VERY RARE 1861 90¢ ISSUE IN THIS CHOICE CONDITION.
Realized: $2,200
Lot
1114 
1863, 2¢ black, exceptionally well centered within balanced margins, tied by cork cancel duplexed with partial "New Orleans La. Aug 1" cds on 1860 printed circular to Chalon-S-Saone, France, carried by Cunard Line Scotia from New York Aug. 8th to Liverpool arriving Aug. 18th, partial red Calais entry backstamp with matching "15" centimes due rating handstamp, reverse with Paris-a-Lyon (8.19) railway cds and Chalon-S-Saone (8.20) arrival cds; minor mended tear at left, Extremely Fine, A gem use at the 2¢ printed matter rate via England. Scott No. 73 Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $525