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**1853-1855 Nesbitt Issue continued...**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
1261		U11	#U11, 6c Red on white, die 6, size 21, knife 94, wmk. 1, choice large mint entire, size unlisted in UPSS, exceptionally fresh with four crisp edges, extremely fine; pristine large entires from this period are especially rare (UPSS #22 var.). (Image)	350.00+ Closed or SOLD for $300.00 Closing..Oct-25, 12:00 PM
1262		U12	#U12, 6c Red on buff, die 6, size 21, knife 94, wmk. 1, select mint example of this entire, in a large size that is unlisted in UPSS, exceptionally fresh with four crisp edges, extremely fine; another striking large sized Nesbitt (UPSS #24 var.). (Image)	250.00+ Closed or SOLD for $170.00 Closing..Oct-25, 12:00 PM
1263		U13	#U13, 6c Green on white, die 6, size 7, knife 20, wmk. 1, mint entire, wonderfully bright and fresh, with four crisp edges, extremely fine (UPSS #21). (Image)	475.00 Closed or SOLD for $450.00 Closing..Oct-25, 12:00 PM
1264		U14	#U14, 6c Green on buff, die 6, size 7, knife 20, wmk. 1, pristine "post office" fresh mint entire, boasting a highly detailed embossed impression on clean paper with four crisp edges, superb (UPSS #22). (Image)	350.00 Closed or SOLD for $300.00 Closing..Oct-25, 12:00 PM
1265		U15	#U15, 10c Green on white, die 7, size 7, knife 20, wmk. 1, mint entire, strong detailed embossing with vivid color, faintest trace of toning on extreme edges, still very fine and rare; ex-Wunsch (UPSS #25). (Image)	700.00 Closed or SOLD for $700.00 Closing..Oct-25, 12:00 PM
1266		U16	#U16, 10c Green on buff, die 7, size 7, knife 20, wmk. 1, mint entire, strong embossed impression on clean paper, fresh with four crisp edges, extremely fine; a very scare early Nesbitt entire (UPSS #26). (Image)	325.00 Closed or SOLD for $425.00 Closing..Oct-25, 12:00 PM
1267		U16	#U16, 10c Green on buff, die 7, size 7, knife 20, wmk. 1, another lovely mint example of this entire, exceptionally fresh with four crisp edges, extremely fine and choice (UPSS #26). (Image)	325.00 Closed or SOLD for $350.00 Closing..Oct-25, 12:00 PM
1268		U16a	#U16a, 10c Pale green on buff, die 7, size 7, knife 20, wmk. 1, fresh mint entire of this desirable shade variety, bright and clean, choice and very fine; ex-Wunsch (UPSS #26 var.). (Image)	300.00 Closed or SOLD for $550.00 Closing..Oct-25, 12:00 PM
1269		U17	#U17, 10c Green on white, die 8, size 7, knife 20, wmk. 1, mint entire, very fine and choice (UPSS #27). (Image)	575.00 Closed or SOLD for $800.00 Closing..Oct-25, 12:00 PM
1270		U17a	#U17a, 10c Pale green on white, die 8, mint cut square, 34x37mm, with back flap still attached (small hinge thin on flap not affecting cut square), bright and fresh, very fine and choice. (Image)	275.00 Closed or SOLD for $350.00 Closing..Oct-25, 12:00 PM
1271		U18	#U18, 10c Green on buff, die 8, size 7, knife 20, wmk. 1, mint entire, highly embossed impression with striking color, fresh and clean, very fine and choice; ex-Barkhausen and Wunsch (UPSS #28). (Image)	650.00 Closed or SOLD for $850.00 Closing..Oct-25, 12:00 PM
1272		U18a	#U18a, 10c Pale green on buff, die 8, size 7, knife 20, wmk. 1, immaculate mint entire with highly detailed embossing, in the pale green shade which is unlisted by UPSS, fresh with four crisp edges, extremely fine; exceedingly rare in this condition; ex-Barkhausen (UPSS #28 var.). (Image)	650.00 Closed or SOLD for $700.00 Closing..Oct-25, 12:00 PM

**1860-1861 Nesbitt "Star Die" Issue**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
1273		W18B	#W18B, 1c Blue on white horizontally laid paper, star die, die 1, mint cut square measuring 25x53mm, the unique listing example whose appearance at our June 2000 auction of the fabulous Dr. Jerry Summers collection of mint cut squares resulted in the brand new major listing in the 2001 Scott Catalogue as #W18B, previously it had been sold as a paper variety, however its obvious white horizontally laid paper was so different than any of the other previously listed papers that it deserved separate recognition in the Scott Catalogue, fresh, very fine; reportedly there is only one intact wrapper and this cut square known; realized $3,300.00 (including premium) in our June 2000 sale; 1978 PF certificate; ex-White, Sheriff, Norton and Summers. (Image)	3,250.00 Closed or SOLD for $4,000.00 Closing..Oct-25, 12:00 PM
1274		U19 var.	#U19 var., 1c Blue on buff, star die, die 12, size 7, knife 22, no watermark, a rare mint entire being the variety without watermark, which is listed only in UPSS, exceptionally fresh and clean, strong detailed embossing, extremely fine; ex-Barkhausen (UPSS #30a-0). (Image)	Est. 400-500 Closed or SOLD for $600.00 Closing..Oct-25, 12:00 PM
1275		W22	#W22, 1c Blue on orange wrapper, star die, die 12, measuring 152x257mm, wmk. W1, a choice and pristine mint example of this incredibly rare mint wrapper, being the variety which is found on wove paper, strong detailed embossing, extremely fine; one of the premier "Star Die" entires; signed Bartels (UPSS #40a). (Image)	6,500.00+ Closed or SOLD for $6,000.00 Closing..Oct-25, 12:00 PM
1276		U23	#U23, 1c Blue on orange, star die, die 12A, size 7, knife 24, wmk. 1, mint entire with "American Express Co." printed return corner card at left, bright and fresh, very fine; an attractive and very scarce entire; ex-Wunsch (UPSS #43). (Image)	725.00 Closed or SOLD for $1,000.00 Closing..Oct-25, 12:00 PM
1277		U24	#U24, 1c Blue on buff, star die, die 13, size 7, knife 24, wmk. 1, mint entire listed by UPSS as on amber paper (which appears more accurate), exceedingly fresh with crisp edges, extremely fine and rare; ex-White (UPSS #44). (Image)	550.00 Closed or SOLD for $575.00 Closing..Oct-25, 12:00 PM
1278	O	W25	#W25, 1c Blue on manila wrapper, star die, die 13, large part of wrapper measuring 175x375mm on vertically laid paper, used with segmented cork cancel, no portion of address shows on wrapper, small mounting stain at top center of wrapper well away from imprint, could yield a large size very fine cut square of this rarity; cataloged as a used cut square only; ex-"Michigan" Collection. (Image)	2,000.00+ Closed or SOLD for $2,600.00 Closing..Oct-25, 12:00 PM
1279		U28	#U28, 3c + 1c Red and blue on white, star die, die 14, size 7, knife 20, wmk. 1, a most attractive mint entire, fresh with highly detailed embossing, very fine and choice; ex-Wunsch (UPSS #57). (Image)	825.00 Closed or SOLD for $625.00 Closing..Oct-25, 12:00 PM
1280		U28	#U28, 3c + 1c Red and blue on white, star die, die 14, size 7, knife 23, wmk. 1, exceptional example of this mint entire, exhibits the very rare and desirable deep, narrow throat knife 23, which carries a 2 times catalog premium with UPSS, very fresh with highly incised embossing, insignificant tear under backflap mentioned for accuracy only, still extremely fine and exceedingly rare; less than 10 examples known (UPSS #58). (Image)	825.00+ Closed or SOLD for $800.00 Closing..Oct-25, 12:00 PM

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