United States Revenue Stamps continued...

**1862-1871 First Issue continued...**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
1701	O	R77a	#R77a, $1.30 Foreign Exchange, imperforate, a fabulous used example of this rare and terribly difficult stamp, being in a quality that is unmatched by any other we have ever seen, let alone offered in our auctions, boasting an incredible overall freshness and brilliance few revenue stamps enjoy, with absolutely radiant color and impression on bright paper, four large to enormous margins, including a sizable sheet margin at bottom, very light and unobtrusive manuscript cancel, an extremely fine and magnificent gem for the finest collection; 1981 PF certificate; ex-Handy. (Image)	3,500.00 Closed or SOLD for $5,750.00 Closing..Oct-25, 05:00 PM
1702	O	R79a	#R79a, $1.60 Foreign Exchange, imperforate, an incredibly beautiful used example that possesses tremendous eye appeal, featuring extravagantly large and perfectly balanced margins, but just as impressive is this stamp's gorgeous intense color and razor-sharp impression on bright paper, very light central strike of an oval handstamp cancel, along with very light manuscript initials, extremely fine; extraordinarily desirable in this gem quality; 1995 PSE certificate. (Image)	900.00 Closed or SOLD for $1,400.00 Closing..Oct-25, 05:00 PM
1703	O	R80a	#R80a, $1.90 Foreign Exchange, imperforate, a fabulous high quality used example of this rarely offered stamp, possessing four large to very large margins, plus its color is especially rich and full, not the faded shade sometimes seen, and its impression strong on bright paper, neat 1863 manuscript cancel, extremely fine; a terribly rare stamp in this premium condition; easily one of the finest known; 1992 PSE certificate; ex-Anderson and Lyons. (Image)	4,000.00 Closed or SOLD for $10,000.00 Closing..Oct-25, 05:00 PM
1704	O	R81a	#R81a, $2.00 Conveyance, imperforate, premium quality used example, four large well balanced margins, deep luxuriant color, neat and unobtrusive 1863 manuscript cancel, an extremely fine gem. (Image)	110.00 Closed or SOLD for $80.00 Closing..Oct-25, 05:00 PM
1705	O	R82a	#R82a, $2.00 Mortgage, imperforate, an eye-arresting used example which features absolutely immense margins all around, and each margin is especially well balanced, wonderfully fresh color and impression on bright paper, neat manuscript cancel, an extremely fine large-margined gem; 1999 PF certificate; ex-Lyons. (Image)	100.00 Closed or SOLD for $160.00 Closing..Oct-25, 05:00 PM
1706	O	R83a	#R83a, $2.00 Probate of Will, imperforate, an exceedingly handsome and choice used example of this rare imperforate, featuring not only four very large margins, but its color is remarkably intense and vibrant as well, with a deeply etched impression on bright fresh paper, neat 1863 manuscript cancel, extremely fine; among the finest quality of any #R83a in existence; 1980 PF certificate; ex-Handy. (Image)	3,500.00 Closed or SOLD for $5,500.00 Closing..Oct-25, 05:00 PM
1707	O	R84a	#R84a, $2.50 Inland Exchange, imperforate, an incredibly choice example of this rare and challenging stamp to find in premium quality such as this, possessing four large and unusually well balanced margins, with considerably deeper color than typically encountered, sharp detailed impression as well on bright paper, manuscript cancel, extremely fine; certified examples of the $2.50 Inland Exchange imperforate are elusive, but ones in this exceptional condition are true rarities; 1984 PF certificate; ex-Zoellner. (Image)	3,000.00 Closed or SOLD for $4,500.00 Closing..Oct-25, 05:00 PM
1708	O	R85a	#R85a, $3.00 Charter Party, imperforate, extravagantly large margins all around, including a sizable partial sheet margin at top, incredibly deep color and a well incised impression on bright paper, neat 1864 manuscript cancel, extremely fine; a striking gem; 1999 PF certificate. (Image)	110.00 Closed or SOLD for $180.00 Closing..Oct-25, 05:00 PM
1709	O	R86a	#R86a, $3.00 Manifest, imperforate, an impressive used single, with enormously large and symmetrical margins all around, gorgeous intensely rich color and impression on bright paper, very light and unobtrusive manuscript cancel, an extremely fine gem for the perfectionist; 1999 PSE certificate; ex-Lyons. (Image)	110.00 Closed or SOLD for $250.00 Closing..Oct-25, 05:00 PM
1710	O	R87a	#R87a, $3.50 Inland Exchange, imperforate, an impressive used example, possessing large to extra-large margins all around, plus its color is especially intense and its impression deeply etched on bright paper, neat unobtrusive manuscript cancel, extremely fine; a rare stamp in any quality, but enormously so in this gem condition; 1984 PF certificate; ex-Handy. (Image)	3,000.00 Closed or SOLD for $5,500.00 Closing..Oct-25, 05:00 PM
1711	O	R88a	#R88a, $5.00 Charter Party, imperforate, impressive horizontal strip of four, large to huge margins all around, including a portion of the adjacent stamp at left, 1863 manuscript cancels, small scissor cut at top in margin between the right pair, still extremely fine; remarkable quality for such a multiple; according to the Curtis census, a block of four or a horizontal strip of four (of which there are three recorded) is the largest available multiple of this stamp; ex-Joyce. (Image)	1,100.00+ Closed or SOLD for $1,500.00 Closing..Oct-25, 05:00 PM
1712	O	R89a	#R89a, $5.00 Conveyance, imperforate, gem used example which possesses exceptional eye appeal, featuring four huge margins, plus its color is in an incredibly deep shade on bright paper, 1863 manuscript cancel, extremely fine. (Image)	35.00 Closed or SOLD for $80.00 Closing..Oct-25, 05:00 PM
1713	O	R90a	#R90a, $5.00 Manifest, imperforate, extraordinary quality used example, with huge margins all around which are especially well balanced, bright color and strong impression, light and neat manuscript cancel, an extremely fine gem; 1997 PF certificate. (Image)	110.00 Closed or SOLD for $100.00 Closing..Oct-25, 05:00 PM
1714	O	R91a	#R91a, $5.00 Mortgage, imperforate, extravagantly large margins all around, deep luxuriant color and impression on bright paper, manuscript cancel, extremely fine; a handsome stamp. (Image)	110.00 Closed or SOLD for $110.00 Closing..Oct-25, 05:00 PM
1715	O	R92a	#R92a, $5.00 Probate of Will, imperforate, choice used example, with large margins all around, strong rich color for this, neat and light manuscript cancel, extremely fine; an especially scarce stamp in premium condition; 1998 PF certificate. (Image)	475.00 Closed or SOLD for $450.00 Closing..Oct-25, 05:00 PM
1716	O	R93a	#R93a, $10.00 Charter Party, imperforate, an exceptional quality used example of this scarcer value, possessing outstanding physical characteristics, including four large to extra-large margins, plus its color is especially rich and luxuriant, bright fresh paper, very light and unobtrusive manuscript cancel, an extremely fine gem; ex-Handy. (Image)	550.00 Closed or SOLD for $750.00 Closing..Oct-25, 05:00 PM
1717	O	R94a	#R94a, $10.00 Conveyance, imperforate, horizontal pair, unusually large and well balanced margins, deep rich color and impression, neatly cancelled in manuscript across both stamps, right stamp with small thin spot, otherwise extremely fine; an especially handsome pair. (Image)	200.00 Closed or SOLD for $180.00 Closing..Oct-25, 05:00 PM
1718	O	R95a	#R95a, $10.00 Mortgage, imperforate, outstanding used example of this scarce stamp, possessing lavishly large and wonderfully well balanced margins all around, deep luxuriant color and impression on fresh crisp paper, petite 1863 manuscript cancel, extremely fine; quite scarce in this gem condition; 1985 PF certificate. (Image)	400.00 Closed or SOLD for $575.00 Closing..Oct-25, 05:00 PM
1719	O	R96a	#R96a, $10.00 Probate of Will, imperforate, lovely used example in a condition that is seldom encountered on this scarce stamp, large to extra-large margins all around, strong rich color and a deeply etched impression on bright paper, very light and unobtrusive manuscript cancel, extremely fine; 2001 PF certificate. (Image)	1,150.00 Closed or SOLD for $1,300.00 Closing..Oct-25, 05:00 PM
1720	O	R97a	#R97a, $15.00 Mortgage, imperforate, a magnificent quality used example of this scarce and difficult stamp, possessing extraordinary eye appeal, with four large and exceptionally well balanced margins, plus its color could not be more intense nor its impression more deeply etched, neat 1863 manuscript cancel, extremely fine; a stamp for the collector of First Issue revenues in the finest attainable condition; 1980 PF certificate; ex-Handy. (Image)	1,250.00 Closed or SOLD for $1,800.00 Closing..Oct-25, 05:00 PM