Lot 646
Württemberg, 1857, 18kr Blue, o.g., lightly hinged, ample to large margins, rich color, Very Fine, a choice high value. Michel No. 10.Scott No. 12 $3,350.
Realized: $525
Lot 647
Württemberg, 1867, 18kr Orange, rouletted, in combination with 1867, 3k rose, rouletted (42) on fresh cover to Boston, Mass., tied by "Tubingen, 9 Dec, 1866" cds's, red Franco straight line and transit backstamp, entering the U.S. mails with red "New York, Paid All, Dec 25" exchange cds; non-contemporary pen date at top, otherwise Very Fine, a very scarce high value usage. Michel No. 34.Scott No. 46 Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
Lot 648 o
Württemberg, 1873, 70kr Red Violet, perfect strike of "Stuttgart, Postamt IV, Apr 15" fan postmark, large margins showing dotted guidelines on all sides, strong bright color, an Extremely Fine gem, a stunning example of this rare high value; signed Calves, with 2005 A. Presti certificate. Michel No. 42b.Scott No. 53 $4,000.
Realized: $1,800