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**1853-1855 NESBITT ISSUE continued...**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
1361		U1	#U1, 3c Red on white, die 1, size 2, knife 2, wmk. 1, seldom seen mint example of this extremely rare entire, the smaller and more desirable size 2 which UPSS values 20% higher than the normally seen size 7, very light and almost imperceptible vertical fold, very fine; (UPSS #1). (Image)	$2,250.00 SOLD for $1,350.00 Will close during Public Auction
1362		U1	#U1, 3c Red on white, die 1, size 2, knife 2, wmk. 1, elusive mint example of this extremely rare entire, the smaller and more desirable size 2 which is valued 20% higher in UPSS, light fold and insignificant reduction at left, faint soiling at bottom, still very fine; ex-Barkhausen, Floyd (UPSS #1). (Image)	$2,250.00 SOLD for $550.00 Will close during Public Auction
1363		U2	#U2, 3c Red on buff, die 1, size 7, knife 20, wmk. 1, remarkable example of this very scarce mint entire, from the first printings with embossed red Nesbitt & Co. crest on the tip of the backflap, incredibly fresh with four crisp edges, extremely fine and desirable; early Nesbitt entires are especially elusive in this condition; ex-Floyd (UPSS #3). (Image)	$1,000.00 SOLD for $700.00 Will close during Public Auction
1364		U2	#U2, 3c Red on buff, die 1, size 7, knife 20, wmk. 1, a lovely fresh mint entire, this is not among the earliest printed of this envelope as it lacks the red Nesbitt & Co. crest at the tip of the backflap, which was immediately ordered removed by the Post Office Department, however our observation is that this early die 1 without the crest is actually a scarcer envelope as most we have seen have it, a very desirable premium example with clean sharp edges and corners and just one tiny natural paper spot, extremely fine (UPSS #3). (Image)	$1,000.00 SOLD for $425.00 Will close during Public Auction
1365		U3	#U3, 3c Red on white, die 2, an uncommonly fresh and select mint cut square, being a full corner less the top back flap portion, measuring 35x40mm, deep luxuriant color on especially bright fresh paper, extremely fine; an elusive cut square that rarely comes up at auction, especially in this premium quality; ex-Summers. (Image)	$1,300.00 SOLD for $750.00 Will close during Public Auction
1366		U4	#U4, 3c Red on buff, die 2, mint cut square, a very scarce full corner example measuring a lavish 44x44mm, wonderfully fresh, with strong detailed embossing, small tear in the back flap only (not an integral part of the cut square), and of little importance as this is the only cut square that we have ever offered being first offered in our June 2000 Collector's Series Sale of the Jerry Summers Collection, extremely fine; ex-Summers. (Image)	$350.00 SOLD for $200.00 Will close during Public Auction
1367		U4	#U4, 3c Red on buff, die 2, mint cut square, measuring a balanced 38x38mm, fresh and attractive, a very fine example of this scarce die. (Image)	$350.00 SOLD for $150.00 Will close during Public Auction
1368		U6	#U6, 3c Red on buff, die 3, scarce mint cut square of this exceptionally difficult die, measuring 35x39mm, strong deep color, minor creasing, mostly in the margins, and small tone spot, very fine appearance and a particularly elusive mint cut square. (Image)	$4,750.00 SOLD for $1,100.00 Will close during Public Auction
1369		U11	#U11, 6c Red on white, mint cut square, being a full corner measuring 38x38mm,on bright white paper, minor wrinkle in margin at top, very fine. (Image)	$325.00 SOLD for $140.00 Will close during Public Auction
1370		U13	#U13, 6c Green on white, fresh mint cut square, being a full corner measuring 38x41mm, attractive green color on bright white paper, sharp embossing, extremely fine. (Image)	$400.00 SOLD for $350.00 Will close during Public Auction
1371		U14	#U14, 6c Green on buff, die 6, size 7, knife 20, wmk. 1, clean mint entire, fresh with crisp edges, extremely fine; a choice Nesbitt envelope that is difficult to find this nice; ex-Floyd (UPSS #22). (Image)	$450.00 SOLD for $325.00 Will close during Public Auction
1372		U17a	#U17a, 10c Pale green on white, mint cut square, 34x37mm, with back flap still attached, bright and fresh with excellent color in a pretty yellow green shade, very fine and choice; ex-Floyd. (Image)	$400.00 SOLD for $150.00 Will close during Public Auction
1373		U18	#U18, 10c Green on buff, mint cut square, highly desirable full corner example measuring a large 51x49mm, especially fresh and clean with excellent color, extremely fine and choice. (Image)	$400.00 SOLD for $375.00 Will close during Public Auction

**1860-1861 NESBITT STAR DIE**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
1374		W20 var.	#W20 var., 1c Blue on buff, star die, die 12, knife W1A, variety without watermark, attractive entire wrapper with particularly deep imprint color and highly detailed embossing, tiny mounting thin on the reverse, very fine; the unwatermarked variety is considerably scarcer than the normal wrapper and valued at four times the normal in UPSS (UPSS #36). (Image)	UPSS $400.00 SOLD for $110.00 Will close during Public Auction
1375		W22	#W22, 1c Blue on orange wrapper, star die, very rare mint cut square of die 12 on orange paper, measuring 31x37mm, deep blue on horizontally laid orange paper, light and unobtrusive horizontal crease in the top margin not affecting the imprint, extremely fine appearance; an exceptionally elusive cut square of which there are believed to be only approximately ten examples known. (Image)	$4,250.00 SOLD for $3,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
1376		U23	#U23, 1c Blue on orange, star die, mint cut square, full corner measuring a balanced perfectly square 39x39mm, strong color and fresh bright paper, extremely fine. (Image)	$750.00 SOLD for $575.00 Will close during Public Auction
1377		U23	#U23, 1c Blue on orange, star die, mint cut square, measuring 29x33mm, wonderfully fresh and bright, very fine. (Image)	$750.00 SOLD for $200.00 Will close during Public Auction
1378		U24	#U24, 1c Blue on buff, star die, choice mint cut square measuring 31x35mm, wonderfully fresh, with crisp detailed embossing, choice very fine. (Image)	$375.00 SOLD for $240.00 Will close during Public Auction
1379	O	W25	#W25, 1c Blue on manila wrapper, star die, used cut square measuring a balanced 30x32mm, black cork postmark, barely perceptible pin holes at bottom left and quite inconsequential as nearly all examples of this cut square have more serious faults, otherwise very fine and attractive; clear 1987 PF certificate. (Image)	$2,250.00 SOLD for $1,150.00 Will close during Public Auction
1380		U28	#U28, 3c + 1c Red and blue on white, mint cut square, full corner, though the backflap has been separated and hinged back in place, measuring 68x50mm, bright and fresh, extremely fine. (Image)	$375.00 SOLD for $120.00 Will close during Public Auction

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