United States Stamps continued...

**1857-1861 Issues continued...**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
1061	O	21	#21, 1c Blue, Ty. III, a superlative used example of this rare and terribly difficult stamp, possessing absolutely perfect centering which is almost unheard of on this issue, plus its margins are uncharacteristically wide all around, deep luxuriant color and an outstanding impression showing the Ty. III design characteristics superbly, especially bright paper, very light face-free town c.d.s., extremely fine; a lovely used gem for the finest collection; 2003 PF certificate. (Image)	2,500.00 SOLD for $3,750.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1062	O	21	#21, 1c Blue, Ty. III, used, remarkably well centered within uncharacteristically large margins (especially for this always difficult stamp), strong rich color, light c.d.s. town cancel, minute tear at bottom and red owner's handstamp on reverse just barely shows though to front at bottom right, nonetheless of extremely fine and outstanding appearance; 2004 PSE certificate. (Image)	$2,500.00 SOLD for $800.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1063		22	#22, 1c Blue, Ty. IIIa, remarkably choice mint example that is in a quality far superior to the vast majority, possessing outstanding centering amid lavishly large margins which are almost unheard of on this stamp, exceptional overall freshness, rich blue color on bright white, plus a sharp detailed impression, full clean o.g., relatively lightly hinged, extremely fine; a gem mint single of this difficult classic; 1992 PF certificate. (Image)	$2,000.00 SOLD for $2,300.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1064		25	#25, 3c Rose, Ty. I, position 52L4, unusually well centered mint example of this extremely difficult and elusive stamp, being superior to the majority of mint examples one sees, as most are found terribly off center, deep rich color, full o.g., small light corner creases at top left, otherwise extremely fine . (Image)	$2,750.00 SOLD for $625.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1065		26	#26, 3c Dull red, Ty. II, an essentially "perfect" mint single, flawlessly centered top to bottom and side to side, with no portion of the design impinged by the perforations, brilliantly fresh, with deep luxuriant color, immaculate o.g., never hinged, extremely fine; a pristine gem; 1994 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the top right stamp. (Image)	for hinged $75.00 SOLD for $350.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1066		26	#26, 3c Dull red, Ty. II, pristine mint single, brilliantly fresh and crisp, rich color, marvelously well centered, unblemished o.g., never hinged, extremely fine. (Image)	for hinged 75.00 SOLD for $130.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1067	PB	26	#26, 3c Dull red, left margin imprint and plate "No. 25 P." block of twelve (3x4), late impression (color slightly pale), full o.g., some stamps never hinged, light horizontal crease along top stamps, perf. separations at bottom row between second and third (extraneous) stamps, very fine appearance; a highly collectable example of this rare classic plate block. (Image)	$3,320.00+ SOLD for $1,700.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1068	O	26 var.	#26 var., 3c Brownish carmine, a gorgeous used example of this highly distinctive and Scott listed shade variety, being in extraordinary quality, fabulously well centered within large margins, sumptuously rich color and a well incised impression on immaculately white paper, all beautifully complemented by a very light town c.d.s. in blue, a superb used stamp; 2004 PF certificate specifically identifying this as the brownish carmine shade. (Image)	18.00 SOLD for $450.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1069		26a	#26a, 3c Dull red, Ty. IIa, an amazing quality mint example of this truly scarce and challenging type, possessing an overall brilliance and crispness which belies its age, sumptuously rich color in a deep shade, plus its impression is razor sharp, magnificently well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, immaculate o.g. which shows just the faintest suggestion of a hinge mark, extremely fine gem; the epitome of a condition rarity; 2003 PF certificate. (Image)	225.00 SOLD for $900.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1070	O	27	#27, 5c Brick red, Ty. I, attractive used single, being quite well centered, bright color and an unusually crisp impression, neatly complemented by black and red c.d.s. cancels, very fine; 1999 PF certificate. (Image)	$1,675.00 SOLD for $550.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1071		28	#28, 5c Red brown, Ty. I, very scarce mint single, possessing exceptionally intense red brown color, fairly well centered, o.g., tiny corner margin crease at bottom right and a small stain spot, still fine; despite the aforementioned flaws, this is an exceedingly difficult mint stamp to find certified; signed J.M. Bartels and accompanied by a 1989 PF certificate. (Image)	$5,500.00 SOLD for $1,400.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1072	O	29	#29, 5c Brown, Ty. I, pretty used single, particularly well centered, perforations virtually clear all around, strong rich color and impression on fresh paper, lightly cancelled with portion of red c.d.s., extremely fine; 1983 PF certificate. (Image)	$400.00 SOLD for $525.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1073	O	29	#29, 5c Brown, Ty. I, used, uncommonly well centered, rich color, light town cancel, extremely fine for this; 2003 PF certificate for a strip of three, this being the top stamp. (Image)	$375.00 SOLD for $725.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1074	O	29	#29, 5c Brown, Ty. I, used, strong rich color, well centered, light town c.d.s., very fine; photocopy of a 2003 PF certificate for a strip of three, this being the middle stamp. (Image)	$375.00 SOLD for $475.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1075		30	#30, 5c Orange brown, Ty. II, well centered with three large margins, close but clear at bottom, prooflike color and impression on crisp paper, full but slightly disturbed o.g., very fine and choice; clear 1992 PF certificate. (Image)	$1,200.00 SOLD for $525.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1076		30A	#30A, 5c Brown, Ty. II, a wonderfully fresh mint example, featuring excellent centering within large margins, with its perforations clearing the design all around which is a seldom seen occurrence, gloriously rich color and a highly detailed impression on immaculate paper, full clean o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; a much more challenging stamp to find in this premium condition than its Orange Brown counterpart (Scott #30); 2003 PF certificate. (Image)	$2,100.00 SOLD for $1,700.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1077		30A	#30A, 5c Brown, Ty. II, fresh mint example, just clear to extremely large margins all around, deep rich color and a well defined impression on crisp bright paper, nicely centered, full o.g., lightly hinged, very fine and choice; 1994 PF certificate. (Image)	$2,100.00 SOLD for $1,050.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1078	O	31	#31, 10c Green, Ty. I, gem used example, so lightly cancelled that at first glance it appears unused, marvelously well centered within especially large margins for this issue, bright fresh color and a clean detailed impression on immaculate paper, extremely fine; rarely encountered in this outstanding condition; 1998 PF certificate. (Image)	$1,050.00 SOLD for $2,500.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1079	O	33	#33, 10c Green, Ty. III, a marvelously choice used single, being perfectly centered amid extra-large margins which are most uncharacteristic of this issue, wonderfully fresh color and detailed impression on bright white paper, neat strike of a black town c.d.s., extremely fine; a used gem with exceptional eye appeal; 2004 PF certificate. (Image)	$275.00 SOLD for $425.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1080	O	34	#34, 10c Green, Ty. IV, position 86L1, recut once at top, a very pretty used example of this truly rare and difficult stamp, being quite well centered within margins that are unusually wide for the issue, even more striking is this stamp's wonderfully bright rich color and its razor-sharp impression on immaculate paper, very neatly and lightly cancelled with portion of Wilmington, Del. town c.d.s. (as confirmed by the presence of the original cover from which this stamp was taken), very fine and exceptionally choice; 1983 PF certificate (as a cover) and a 1999 PF certificate (as an off cover single). (Image)	$2,250.00 SOLD for $850.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM