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**1875 Re-Issues of 1861-1866 Issues continued...**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
1161		108	#108, 15c Black re-issue, a remarkably fresh example of this especially difficult value, with intensely rich color and a razor-sharp impression on clean white paper, uniformly intact perforations all around, well centered, full o.g., lightly hinged, choice very fine; only 397 issued; 2001 PF and PSE certificates. (Image)	$4,750.00 SOLD for $5,000.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1162		108	#108, 15c Black re-issue, characteristic intense re-issue color, quite well centered, part o.g., trivial stain spot in right margin only, and hinge thin not mentioned in the accompanying certificate, very fine appearance; 1982 PF certificate. (Image)	$4,750.00 SOLD for $950.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1163		109	#109, 24c Deep violet re-issue, especially fresh and crisp mint example of this re-issue rarity, possessing extraordinarily intense color and an impression that would rival any proof, attractively centered, full clean o.g., lightly hinged, very fine for the issue; only 346 issued. (Image)	$5,750.00 SOLD for $4,750.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1164		110	#110, 30c Brownish orange re-issue, an incredibly well centered unused example of this value which is well known for usually being found with very tight margins and often off center, this particular copy boasts near perfect centering within uncharacteristically large margins, additionally its color is especially deep and luxuriant which contrasts well with its bright white paper, traces of o.g., extremely fine; a particularly rare stamp this well centered and margined; only 346 issued; 1990 PF certificate. (Image)	$3,500.00 SOLD for $1,500.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1165		111	#111, 90c Blue re-issue, a handsome unused example of this re-issue rarity, with outstanding centering amid large margins, deep rich re-issue color and impression, extremely fine; only 317 issued; 1990 PF certificate. (Image)	$3,900.00 SOLD for $2,900.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM

**1869 Pictorials**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
1166	P	112P4-122P4	#112P4-22P4, 1c-90c Pictorials, plate proofs on card cplt., a select set with large to extra-large margins, bright unfaded colors and lacking the mounting marks that are found on so many, extremely fine. (Image)	$905.00 SOLD for $625.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1167		112	#112, 1c Buff, an extraordinarily choice mint single of this surprisingly difficult stamp, in a true "post office" fresh state of preservation, plus it is particularly well centered within large margins, rich prooflike color and impression, unblemished o.g., never hinged,, extremely fine; an impossibly difficult stamp to find in this quality and never hinged; 2004 PF certificate. (Image)	for hinged 825.00 SOLD for $1,700.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1168		112	#112, 1c Buff, a magnificent mint example of a surprisingly difficult stamp to find in such choice condition, wonderfully centered within extraordinarily wide margins, sumptuously rich color and impression, full o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; a large-margined gem; 1993 PF certificate. (Image)	$825.00 SOLD for $900.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1169		112	#112, 1c Buff, unused, exceedingly well centered, rich fresh color, extremely fine. (Image)	$350.00 SOLD for $200.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1170		113	#113, 2c Brown, uncommonly well centered within large margins, strong color and impression, full o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; 1990 PF certificate. (Image)	$750.00 SOLD for $600.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1171		114 var.	#114 var., 3c Ultramarine, split grill variety, a fabulous quality mint example of not only this stamp, but of the variety as well, boasting the most immense margins imaginable and, quite remarkably, is perfectly centered within them, brilliantly fresh, with prooflike color and impression on pristine paper, immaculate o.g. shows the split grill variety superbly, never hinged, extremely fine; an incomparable gem for the perfectionist; 2002 PF certificate. (Image)	for hinged 350.00 SOLD for $1,600.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1172		114	#114, 3c Ultramarine, a striking "post office" fresh mint single, possessing a marvelous overall freshness and crispness, lovely rich color and a razor-sharp impression on immaculate paper, marvelously well centered amid large to extra-large margins, pristine o.g., never hinged, extremely fine; an exceptionally handsome and choice stamp; 1985 PF certificate for sheet-margin single, the selvage has subsequently been removed. (Image)	for hinged $350.00 SOLD for $750.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1173		114	#114, 3c Ultramarine, an extraordinary "post office" fresh mint example, featuring rich luxuriant color and a well incised impression on brilliant white paper, in addition it is exceedingly well centered within extravagantly large margins, pristine o.g., never hinged, extremely fine; a lovely mint gem; 2001 PF certificate for a pair, this being the top stamp. (Image)	for hinged $350.00 SOLD for $950.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1174		114	#114, 3c Ultramarine, fresh mint single, lovely rich color and a crisp detailed impression on bright white paper, full clean o.g., barest trace of hinging, very fine; 1995 PF certificate. (Image)	$350.00 SOLD for $260.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1175	PB	114	#114, 3c Ultramarine, a pristine full top margin imprint, half arrow and plate "No. 26" block of twelve, wonderfully bright and fresh, with deep rich color and prooflike impression, strong and intact perforations, quite well centered, particularly for a classic 19th century plate block, full clean o.g. which shows interesting split grill impressions well, lightly hinged on three stamps only, rest n.h., tiny internal tear in the grill of position 2, so unobtrusive that it is hard to find, still very fine and choice; one of the finest quality Three Cent 1869 Pictorial plate blocks to come on the market in quite some time; Chapin census #330; clear 1988 PF certificate and 2003 PF certificate. (Image)	$7,650.00+ SOLD for $5,000.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1176	O	114	#114, 3c Ultramarine, exceptionally well centered and margined, bright color, cancelled by a bold centrally struck green cork cancel, extremely fine; an especially choice example of this rare colored cancel; 2003 PF certificate. (Image)	$468.00 SOLD for $900.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1177	O	114	#114, 3c Ultramarine, nicely centered, rich color, cancelled by a bright green circle of wedges postmark, very fine and pretty; 2003 PF certificate. (Image)	$468.00 SOLD for $350.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1178	O	114	#114, 3c Ultramarine, nicely centered, rich color, cancelled by a bright and true green cancel, very fine; 1996 PF certificate. (Image)	$468.00 SOLD for $250.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1179	O	114	#114, 3c Ultramarine, gorgeous used single, possessing rich luxuriant color and a sharp impression on bright white paper, exceptionally well centered and margined, beautifully cancelled by a very scarce red "M" postmark of Manchester, Ct. (S-E #LS-M8), extremely fine. (Image)	Est. 150-200 SOLD for $625.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1180	O	114 var.	#114 var., 3c Dark ultramarine, used, eye-arresting deep color and an incredibly intense impression, well centered within large margins, target cancel, very fine; genuine certified examples of the dark ultramarine shade are quite elusive and well undercataloged; 2001 PF certificate specifically identifying this as the dark ultramarine shade. (Image)	$18.00 SOLD for $220.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM

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