Lot 2356
Agriculture Dept., 1873, 1¢-30¢ complete, blocks of 4, full o.g., strong colors, one stamp in 3¢ block with small thin, otherwise Fine, a scarce set in block format.Scott No. O1-O9 $15,200.
Lot 2357
Navy Dept., 1873, 6¢ ultramarine, remarkably well centered with unusually wide margins, pretty pastel shade, o.g., fresh and Extremely Fine.Scott No. O38 $150.
Realized: $220
Lot 2358
Navy Dept., 1873, 12¢ ultramarine, exceptionally well centered within unusually large even margins, bright and fresh, o.g., Extremely Fine and choice.Scott No. O41 $220.
Realized: $375
Lot 2359 S
Post Office Dept., 1875 Special Printing, 12¢ black, overprinted "Specimen", well centered with intact perfs all around, without gum as issued, Very Fine, Only 93 Sold.Scott No. O52SD $1,600.
Lot 2360
State Dept., 1873, $2 green & black, o.g., small hinge remnant, rich colors, bright and fresh, F.-V.F., an attractive State Department high value; with 2004 P.F. certificate.Scott No. O68 $1,600.
Realized: $675
Lot 2361 ()
Agriculture Dept., 1879, 1¢ yellow, without gum as issued, well centered amid wide margins, stunning rich brilliant color and exceptional freshness, Extremely Fine, one of the rarest of the American Bank Note issue; with 1992 P.S.E. and 1957, 1992 and 2003 P.F. certificates.Scott No. O94 $6,000.
AN TRULY EXCEPTIONAL EXAMPLE OF THE 1¢ AGRICULTURE DEPT. AMERICAN BANK NOTE ISSUES - WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES EXTANT.
Realized: $4,000
Lot 2362 BK
Official Seal, 1947, gray black, perf 12½x8½, fresh partially unexploded booklet of 12 complete panes of 20, complete unexploded booklet, Extremely Rare - Panes Alone cat. $600! (no photo).Scott No. OX30 $300.