United States Revenue Stamps continued...

**1862-1871 First Issue continued...**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
1681	O	R43a	#R43a, 25c Bond, imperforate, a magnificent quality used bottom sheet-margin horizontal pair, extravagantly large margins all around, plus its color is exceptionally deep and luxuriant, prooflike impression on crisp paper, unobtrusive manuscript cancels, extremely fine gem; the Curtis census records no blocks of four (or larger known), so a pair is the largest available multiple and this is certainly the finest available; 1999 PF certificate. (Image)	500.00 Closed or SOLD for $525.00 Closing..Oct-25, 05:00 PM
1682	O	R44a	#R44a, 25c Certificate, imperforate, highly select vertical pair, mostly very large margins (ample at bottom), intense color and impression, beautifully cancelled with two perfect strikes of "Mutl. Benefit Life Ins. Co./Mar 5 1863" oval handstamps, extremely fine; ex-Joyce and Zoellner. (Image)	47.50 Closed or SOLD for $110.00 Closing..Oct-25, 05:00 PM
1683	O	R45a	#R45a, 25c Entry of Goods, imperforate, especially handsome and choice used block of four, ample to mostly very large margins all around, rich color, neat magenta 1862 manuscript cancel, extremely fine; the Curtis census records ten blocks of four and one reinforced block of eight; ex-Joyce and Zoellner. (Image)	350.00 Closed or SOLD for $425.00 Closing..Oct-25, 05:00 PM
1684	O	R46a	#R46a, 25c Insurance, imperforate, horizontal strip of four, large to very large margins all around, deep rich color, 1863 manuscript cancel, extremely fine; a choice multiple; the Curtis census records only two horizontal strips of four; cataloged as two pairs; ex-Joyce and Zoellner. (Image)	85.00+ Closed or SOLD for $260.00 Closing..Oct-25, 05:00 PM
1685	O	R50a	#R50a, 25c Warehouse Receipt, imperforate, superb used example, possessing extravagantly large margins all around, showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at bottom, strong bright color on clean paper, central "G.W./Ins Co./Mar 2" handstamp cancel, an extremely fine gem. (Image)	42.50 Closed or SOLD for $100.00 Closing..Oct-25, 05:00 PM
1686	O	R51a	#R51a, 30c Foreign Exchange, imperforate, an impressive block of four of this difficult imperforate value, being completely free of the myriad of faults that frequently plague these first issue multiples, with mostly large margins to clear at top left, especially strong fresh color on crisp clean paper, small and neat 1864 manuscript cancels, very fine; the only recorded block of four according to the Curtis census; ex-Joyce. (Image)	2,700.00 Closed or SOLD for $3,500.00 Closing..Oct-25, 05:00 PM
1687	O	R52a	#R52a, 30c Inland Exchange, imperforate, an eye-arresting used single that is not only in exceptional condition, but also features a gorgeous central strike of a black fancy shield handstamp cancel, four large to very large margins, unusually strong color and impression on bright paper, extremely fine; ex-Handy. (Image)	50.00 Closed or SOLD for $160.00 Closing..Oct-25, 05:00 PM
1688	O	R53a	#R53a, 40c Inland Exchange, imperforate, gem used example of this scarce imperforate, featuring large to huge margins all around, particularly rich color and a clean impression, neat manuscript cancel, extremely fine; premium quality examples of this stamp are challenging to find; 1985 PF certificate. (Image)	575.00 Closed or SOLD for $1,300.00 Closing..Oct-25, 05:00 PM
1689	O	R54a	#R54a, 50c Conveyance, imperforate, an incredibly handsome and choice top sheet-margin horizontal pair, extravagantly large margins all around, truly prooflike color and impression on fresh paper, light and unobtrusive manuscript cancels, extremely fine; a gem pair that possesses tremendous eye appeal; ex-Joyce and Zoellner. (Image)	70.00 Closed or SOLD for $110.00 Closing..Oct-25, 05:00 PM
1690	O	R57a	#R57a, 50c Lease, imperforate, a superb top sheet-margin single in the finest attainable quality, with enormously large margins all around, showing a substantial portion of the adjoining stamp at right, exceptional prooflike color and impression, wonderfully cancelled with a light strike of a large red oval handstamp, an extremely fine and eye-arresting gem; ex-Zoellner. (Image)	24.00 Closed or SOLD for $200.00 Closing..Oct-25, 05:00 PM
1691	O	R59a	#R59a, 50c Mortgage, imperforate, a remarkable top sheet-margin example, possessing margins of enormous size all around, gorgeous intense color and a crisp detailed impression as well, light and unobtrusive manuscript cancel, an extremely fine and striking gem. (Image)	14.00 Closed or SOLD for $160.00 Closing..Oct-25, 05:00 PM
1692	O	R62a	#R62a, 50c Probate of Will, imperforate, horizontal pair, large margins all around, rich luxuriant color and a highly detailed impression on bright paper, neat 1862 manuscript cancels, extremely fine and quite handsome; ex-Zoellner. (Image)	95.00 Closed or SOLD for $130.00 Closing..Oct-25, 05:00 PM
1693	O	R65a	#R65a, 70c Foreign Exchange, imperforate, exceptional used example, four uniformly large margins, sumptuously rich color and impression on bright paper, lovely centrally struck double oval "F. Dufais/New-York" blue handstamp, with light manuscript in the center, extremely fine; an especially choice example of this scarce stamp. (Image)	325.00 Closed or SOLD for $425.00 Closing..Oct-25, 05:00 PM
1694	O	R67a	#R67a, $1.00 Entry of Goods, imperforate, select used example, four large margins, bright rich color on crisp paper, superb central strike of "B. & Co./New York/Jul 31, 1863" circular handstamp, extremely fine; ex-Zoellner. (Image)	32.50 Closed or SOLD for $65.00 Closing..Oct-25, 05:00 PM
1695	O	R68a	#R68a, $1.00 Foreign Exchange, imperforate, four very large margins, deep luxuriant color, neat 1863 manuscript cancels, extremely fine and choice; ex-Joyce and Zoellner. (Image)	70.00 Closed or SOLD for $110.00 Closing..Oct-25, 05:00 PM
1696	O	R69a	#R69a, $1.00 Inland Exchange, imperforate, extravagantly large margins all around, fresh color, wonderfully well struck "A. & W. Sprague/Jan. 2, 1863" handstamp cancel, extremely fine; a lovely gem example; ex-Joyce and Zoellner. (Image)	Est. 100-150 Closed or SOLD for $110.00 Closing..Oct-25, 05:00 PM
1697	O	R70a	#R70a, $1.00 Lease, imperforate, horizontal pair, well margined, bright rich color on fresh paper, neat 1864 manuscript cancels, very fine and choice; ex-Joyce and Zoellner. (Image)	95.00 Closed or SOLD for $140.00 Closing..Oct-25, 05:00 PM
1698	O	R71a	#R71a, $1.00 Life Insurance, imperforate, large even margins, deep rich color, neat manuscript cancel dated 1863, extremely fine; not often seen this choice. (Image)	150.00 Closed or SOLD for $220.00 Closing..Oct-25, 05:00 PM
1699	O	R74a	#R74a, $1.00 Passage Ticket, imperforate, premium used example of this scarcer stamp, four exceptionally large margins, bright color, neat 1863 manuscript cancel, extremely fine. (Image)	250.00 Closed or SOLD for $290.00 Closing..Oct-25, 05:00 PM
1700	O	R76a	#R76a, $1.00 Probate of Will, imperforate, a superb used example, boasting absolutely huge margins all around, including a partial sheet margin at top, bright fresh color, unobtrusive manuscript cancel dated July 6, 1863, an extremely fine large-margined gem. (Image)	70.00 Closed or SOLD for $240.00 Closing..Oct-25, 05:00 PM