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**1853-1855 Nesbitt Issue continued...**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
1061		U15	#U15, 10c Green on white, die 6, size 7, knife 20, wmk. 1, pristine mint example of this scarce mint entire, gorgeous embossing on immaculate paper, crisp edges, extremely fine; highly desirable this choice (UPSS #25). (Image)	750.00 SOLD for $675.00 Closing..Oct-19, 09:00 AM
1062		U17	#U17, 10c Green on white, die 8, size 7, knife 20, wmk. 1, mint entire, particularly bright and fresh, tiny ink spot on backflap only, extremely fine (UPSS #27). (Image)	625.00 SOLD for $425.00 Closing..Oct-19, 09:00 AM
1063		U18	#U18, 10c Green on buff, mint cut square, highly desirable full corner example measuring 50x50mm, especially fresh and clean, inconsequential thin spot on side flap only and not at all affecting integral portion of cut square, extremely fine. (Image)	400.00 SOLD for $425.00 Closing..Oct-19, 09:00 AM

**1860-1861 Nesbitt "Star Die" Issue**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
1064		U21A	#U21A, 1c Blue on orange, star die, die 12, size 7, knife 22u, wmk. 0, a lovely mint example of this very rare entire, which has been only recently listed by Scott giving it major catalog status, strong detailed embossing on fresh clean paper, unimportant small mounting hinge thin on reverse, choice very fine (UPSS #33). (Image)	2,250.00 SOLD for $1,300.00 Closing..Oct-19, 09:00 AM
1065		W22	#W22, 1c Blue on orange wrapper, star die, a magnificent quality mint example of this rare cut square, measuring a lavish 67x67mm, being essentially the far right hand portion of the wrapper (in effect, a full corner), incredibly fresh and clean, outstanding crisp embossing, extremely fine; one of the finest existing cut squares of this rarity and certainly one of the very few "full corner" copies available. (Image)	3,750.00 SOLD for $4,500.00 Closing..Oct-19, 09:00 AM
1066		W22	#W22, 1c Blue on orange wrapper, star die, very fresh mint cut square measuring 36x35mm, strong color and well defined embossing, a very fine and choice example of this seldom offered cut square. (Image)	3,750.00 SOLD for $2,300.00 Closing..Oct-19, 09:00 AM
1067		U23	#U23, 1c Blue on orange, star die, mint cut square, 36x35mm, wonderfully fresh and bright, choice very fine. (Image)	650.00 SOLD for $425.00 Closing..Oct-19, 09:00 AM
1068		U24	#U24, 1c Blue on buff, star die, size 7, knife 24, wmk. 1, mint entire, especially clean and fresh for this scarce entire, strong embossing, choice very fine (UPSS #44). (Image)	600.00 SOLD for $650.00 Closing..Oct-19, 09:00 AM
1069	O	W25	#W25, 1c Blue on manila wrapper, star die, used cut square measuring a balanced 30x31mm, quite fresh and clean, without any of the faults that affect most known examples, neat segmented cork postmark, choice very fine; the only fault free used example we have ever offered and one of the best margined as well. (Image)	2,000.00 SOLD for $1,250.00 Closing..Oct-19, 09:00 AM
1070	O	W25	#W25, 1c Blue on manila wrapper, star die, impressive appearing used cut square, measuring a lavish 48x41mm, strong color on fresh clean paper, neat segmented cork postmark, some small faults which are endemic to most known examples (small thin spot and faint crease), nevertheless this is of extremely fine appearance and certainly the largest margined example of this rare cut square we have seen. (Image)	2,000.00 SOLD for $800.00 Closing..Oct-19, 09:00 AM
1071	E	U28E	#U28E, 3c + 1c Red and blue star die essay, 1c Ty. U10 instead of U9, die 14A, size 5, knife 13, wmk. 1, mint entire, insignificant internal wrinkle, very fine; this is an extremely rare essay, being the first example we have ever seen; ex-Barkhausen (Thorp #82A). (Image)	Est. 1,500-2,000 SOLD for $2,500.00 Closing..Oct-19, 09:00 AM
1072		U28	#U28, 3c + 1c Red and blue on white, size 7, knife 20, wmk. 1, fresh mint entire, unusually clean, choice very fine (UPSS #57). (Image)	825.00 SOLD for $300.00 Closing..Oct-19, 09:00 AM
1073	E	U29E	#U29E, 3c + 1c Red and blue on buff, star die essay, 1c Ty. U10 instead of U9, die 14A, size 5, knife 13, wmk. 1, fresh mint entire, very fine and extremely rare; includes a band from Marcus White with his handwritten notation "1st one seen 3-28-52 M.W.W." (Thorp #82C). (Image)	Est. 1,500-2,000 SOLD for $2,700.00 Closing..Oct-19, 09:00 AM
1074		U29	#U29, 3c + 1c Red and blue on buff, star die, size 7, knife 20, wmk. 1, mint entire, particularly fresh and with strong embossing, choice very fine (UPSS #60). (Image)	825.00 SOLD for $300.00 Closing..Oct-19, 09:00 AM
1075		U30	#U30, 6c Red on white, an exceptionally choice mint cut square, measuring 35x38mm, quite fresh and with the embossing still detailed, extremely fine; a rare cut square that is seldom offered in this select quality; 1973 PF certificate. (Image)	2,750.00 SOLD for $3,250.00 Closing..Oct-19, 09:00 AM
1076		U31	#U31, 6c Red on buff, star die, a superb mint cut square, being an extraordinary full corner example measuring an immense 53x99mm (essentially the entire far right hand portion of an entire), incredibly fresh and clean, with strong detailed embossing, extremely fine; without question the most impressive quality example of this cut square rarity we have ever offered; 1997 PF certificate. (Image)	3,500.00 SOLD for $4,250.00 Closing..Oct-19, 09:00 AM
1077		U32	#U32, 10c Green on white, star die, mint cut square, 27x30mm, small thin speck, otherwise very fine. (Image)	1,500.00 SOLD for $180.00 Closing..Oct-19, 09:00 AM
1078		U33	#U33, 10c Green on buff, star die, mint cut square, being a full corner measuring 36x41mm, rather fresh although bottom left corner (well away from indicia) has been slightly cleaned, otherwise extremely fine. (Image)	1,500.00 SOLD for $425.00 Closing..Oct-19, 09:00 AM
1079		U37	#U37, 6c Pink on orange, mint cut square, being a premium quality full corner measuring a balanced 41x41mm, strong color and remarkably detailed embossing, extremely fine; very rare as only about ten cut square examples exist and is virtually unattainable as a choice full corner; ex-Wampler. (Image)	4,750.00 SOLD for $6,500.00 Closing..Oct-19, 09:00 AM
1080		U42	#U42, 12c Red and brown on buff, mint cut square, full corner measuring a generous 49x42mm, quite fresh, extremely fine. (Image)	210.00 SOLD for $300.00 Closing..Oct-19, 09:00 AM

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