Lot 1976
1879, 2¢ vermilion, o.g., never hinged, precision centering amid large evenly balanced margins, strong radiant color on bright fresh paper, Extremely Fine to Superb, a stunning never hinged gem; with 2015 P.F. Graded certificate (XF-S 95, SSV $2,500).Scott No. 183 $370.
Realized: $3,250
Lot 1977
1879, 5¢ blue, o.g., lightly hinged twice, well centered amid wide margins, bold color, fresh and Extremely Fine; with 2011 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 185 $450.
Realized: $250
Lot 1978
1879, 15¢ red orange, o.g., never hinged, strong bright color, fresh and Very Fine; with 2003 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 189 $675.
Realized: $375
Lot 1979
1879, 15¢ red orange, block of 4, o.g., small hinge remnants, well centered especially the top pair, strong bright color and very fresh, cert. states "bottom stamps with tiny thins" which actually only affects the left stamp, otherwise Very Fine.Scott No. 189 $1,250.
Realized: $425
Lot 1980
1879, 30¢ full black, full o.g., strong color, Very Fine; with 2016 P.F. Graded certificate (VF 80).Scott No. 190 $900.
Lot 1981
1879, 30¢ full black, top margin block of 4 with American Bank Note Co. imprint, o.g., hinge remnants, rich jet black color, wide margins, some perf separations at bottom, Very Fine, a rare mint Banknote issue multiple; with 2015 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 190 $4,500.
Realized: $1,100