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**1857-1861 Issues continued...**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
21	O	21	#21, 1c Blue, Ty. III, used single with marvelously deep rich color, quite well centered showing distinct breaks in the frames at top and bottom, cancel does not overpower the image leaving the head relatively clear, small corner perf. crease at top right, otherwise very fine; 1976 PF certificate. (Image)	2,200.00 SOLD for $800.00 Closing..Oct-17, 09:00 AM
22	O	22	#22, 1c Blue, Ty. IIIa, a magnificently well centered used single, possessing numerous desirable attributes, including impressive large margins that are rarely found on this stamp, and showing off the large break in the frame at top, lovely intense dark blue color that is not diminished by the very light c.d.s. cancel, extremely fine; an exceptionally difficult stamp to acquire in this unusually choice condition. (Image)	500.00 SOLD for $625.00 Closing..Oct-17, 09:00 AM
23	O	23	#23, 1c Blue, Ty. IV, used, extraordinarily well centered, especially for this difficult stamp, sumptuously rich color and a sharp impression, unusually light and unobtrusive c.d.s. postmark, extremely fine; 1977 PF certificate. (Image)	700.00 SOLD for $700.00 Closing..Oct-17, 09:00 AM
24		26 var.	#26 var., 3c Brownish carmine, Ty. II, brilliantly fresh top sheet-margin single in this significantly scarcer shade, gorgeous intense color and a well defined impression on bright crisp paper, attractively centered, pristine o.g., never hinged, very fine and a select stamp; 2002 PF certificate. (Image)	for hinged 150.00 SOLD for $270.00 Closing..Oct-17, 09:00 AM
25	O	27	#27, 5c Brick red, Ty. I, fresh used single in distinctive brick red shade, central red grid cancel in similar shade, few typical nibbed perfs., otherwise nearly very fine; 1997 APS certificate. (Image)	1,575.00 SOLD for $280.00 Closing..Oct-17, 09:00 AM
26	O	28	#28, 5c Red brown, Ty. I, crisp used single, rich red brown color, lightly cancelled with portions of light black c.d.s., exceptionally fresh with full even perforations, nearly very fine; 1980 PF certificate. (Image)	800.00 SOLD for $230.00 Closing..Oct-17, 09:00 AM
27	O	28A	#28A, 5c Indian red, Ty. I, an exceptional used example of one of the most difficult 19th century stamps to acquire properly identified and certified as well, this stamp shows this shade particularly well with an intensity that cannot be confused, and is lightly cancelled by a portion of an unobtrusive black c.d.s., well centered, fresh with bright paper and full perforations, very fine; 1996 PSE certificate. (Image)	3,000.00 SOLD for $1,600.00 Closing..Oct-17, 09:00 AM
28		30	#30, 5c Orange brown, Ty. II, an extraordinarily choice mint example of this scarce and difficult stamp, possessing a marvelous overall freshness and crispness, with deep luxuriant color and a prooflike impression on bright paper, plus it is exceptionally well centered and margined, with its perforations well clear of the design all around, full clean o.g. with just a slight trace of hinging, extremely fine; a remarkable stamp; 1986 PF certificate. (Image)	1,100.00 SOLD for $1,350.00 Closing..Oct-17, 09:00 AM
29	O	31	#31, 10c Green, Ty. I, extraordinarily well centered used single, with perforations uncharacteristically completely clear of the design, light black cancel that leaves the head virtually cancel free, strong bright color, full even perforations, extremely fine; 1999 PF certificate. (Image)	900.00 SOLD for $900.00 Closing..Oct-17, 09:00 AM
30	O	33	#33, 10c Green, Ty. III, exquisitely well centered used example within large margins that are not at all typical of this issue, full luxurious deep green color, with a sharp impression on an issue that often sports poor impressions, and attractively cancelled by an unusual black oval of broken bars, extremely fine gem single. (Image)	275.00 SOLD for $110.00 Closing..Oct-17, 09:00 AM
31	O	34	#34, 10c Green, Ty. IV, position 74L1, unusually well centered used example, with uncharacteristically large margins, fresh with pretty green color in a more pastel shade, contrasted by a portion of a vivid red c.d.s., in addition this stamp possesses a nice example of a stitch watermark, extremely fine and handsome example of this scarce type; 1991 PF certificate. (Image)	2,300.00 SOLD for $1,700.00 Closing..Oct-17, 09:00 AM
32		36b	#36b, 12c Black, plate III, brilliantly fresh and choice mint single, possessing an uncommon overall freshness, with strikingly intense color and impression, particularly well centered as well, especially for this difficult value, full clean o.g., single minor h.r., very fine; seldom seen both in this premium condition and with original gum; 1997 PF certificate; ex-Lessin. (Image)	775.00 SOLD for $700.00 Closing..Oct-17, 09:00 AM
33		37c	#37c, 24c Lilac, imperforate, exceptional unused example of this rare imperforate variety, without gum as always, possessing large balanced margins, well clear of the design all around, unlike most of the other surviving copies, intense color on crisp paper, extremely fine; ex-Floyd; 1986 PF certificate. (Image)	1,500.00 SOLD for $950.00 Closing..Oct-17, 09:00 AM
34	O	38	#38, 30c Orange, an exceedingly well centered used example of this very tightly spaced issue, used but appears unused with just small traces of black cancel, bright radiant orange color, extremely fine; 1988 PF certificate. (Image)	450.00 SOLD for $425.00 Closing..Oct-17, 09:00 AM
35		39	#39, 90c Blue, mint single, quite well centered, intense deep color, full even perforations all around, disturbed part o.g., nearly very fine and attractive; clear 1971 APS certificate. (Image)	2,900.00 SOLD for $1,000.00 Closing..Oct-17, 09:00 AM

**1875 Reprints of 1857-1861 Issues**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
36		40	#40, 1c Bright blue reprint, without gum as issued, well centered example, attractive characteristic bright blue color, very fine; 1996 PF certificate. (Image)	625.00 SOLD for $450.00 Closing..Oct-17, 09:00 AM
37		41	#41, 3c Scarlet reprint, without gum as issued, especially well centered for this, fresh with bright rich color, natural paper inclusion, very fine; only 479 issued; 1981 PF certificate. (Image)	3,500.00 SOLD for $2,000.00 Closing..Oct-17, 09:00 AM
38		42	#42, 5c Orange brown reprint, without gum as issued, an especially wide stamp, just into perfs. at top as is typical, fine; only 878 issued. (Image)	1,250.00 SOLD for $625.00 Closing..Oct-17, 09:00 AM
39		43	#43, 10c Blue green reprint, without gum as issued, unusually well centered example of this difficult reprint, rich color, two minor corner creases, otherwise very fine; only 516 issued; 1978 PF certificate. (Image)	3,250.00 SOLD for $1,800.00 Closing..Oct-17, 09:00 AM
40		44	#44, 12c Greenish black reprint, without gum as issued, fresh and quite well centered example of this reprint, clean deep color and a particularly sharp impression, very fine; only 489 issued; 1999 PF certificate. (Image)	3,500.00 SOLD for $2,500.00 Closing..Oct-17, 09:00 AM

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