United States Stamps continued...

**1851-1856 ISSUES continued...**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
41	O	17	#17, 12c Black, a striking used right sheet-margin single, with an impressively large sheet margin that shows the guide line at far right, other margins large and even, deep "jet" black color and a prooflike impression that is beautifully contrasted by the immaculate white paper, light grid postmark, extremely fine; a stamp with lovely eye appeal; 1989 PF certificate; ex-Klein. (Image)	$350.00 SOLD for $375.00 Will close during Public Auction
42	O	17	#17, 12c Black, used top sheet-margin horizontal pair, other three margins ample to large, strong color and impression, light town c.d.s., faint toned spot in the top margin, otherwise extremely fine; 1986 PF certificate. (Image)	$750.00 SOLD for $750.00 Will close during Public Auction

**1857-1861 ISSUES**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
43	u	18	#18, 1c Blue, Ty. I, a fabulous mint single that ranks among the finest quality examples we have ever offered in our auctions, as every aspect of this stamp is extraordinary, starting with its incredible centering amid exceedingly wide margins which are almost unheard of on this stamp, beautiful rich color and an outstanding impression on fresh white paper, full original gum that has been very lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem for the collector of the finest quality mint stamps; 1991 PF certificate and a 2008 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $6,000.00); one of only two mint examples to grade XF 90, with just one grading higher (95). (Image)	$2,500.00 SOLD for $7,250.00 Will close during Public Auction
44	O	18	#18, 1c Blue, Ty. I, used, nicely centered, fresh "powder" blue color on clean white paper, portion of a town c.d.s., very fine; 1984 PF certificate. (Image)	$700.00 SOLD for $575.00 Will close during Public Auction
45	O	19	#19, 1c Blue, Ty. Ia, position 99L4, used, with better centering than is typically encountered on this notoriously difficult type, uncharacteristically strong color and impression on fresh paper, town cancel, very fine; a highly collectable example of this rare stamp; 1980 PF certificate. (Image)	$10,000.00 SOLD for $2,700.00 Will close during Public Auction
46		20	#20, 1c Blue, Ty. II, incredibly well centered, rich luxuriant color and an outstanding impression on crisp white paper, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; a choice mint example of this scarce mint stamp; 1989 PF certificate. (Image)	$1,250.00 SOLD for $1,050.00 Will close during Public Auction
47	O	20	#20, 1c Blue, Ty. II, attractive used single, excellent centering within wide margins, lovely rich color and a crisp impression on fresh white paper, lightly cancelled, extremely fine; 2007 PF certificate. (Image)	$300.00 SOLD for $525.00 Will close during Public Auction
48	u	21	#21, 1c Blue, Ty. III, perfectly centered, stunning intense color and impression on bright white paper, intact perforations all around, pristine o.g., with just a faint trace of hinging, superb.Seasoned collectors of mint United States stamps will recognize the 1857 One Cent Blue Type III as one of the most difficult stamps to find with original gum, even when condition is not an issue. What makes this stamp so special is that is possesses every desirable physical characteristic that one could hope for. Its amazing state of preservation is unlike any other we have encountered. Combining that with its flawless centering and remarkably fresh original gum, this stamp must be considered among the very finest, if not the finest, mint #21's in existence.A truly superlative stamp that is destined for placement in the very finest collection of mint stamps. Accompanied by 1990 PF and PSE certificates, as well as a 2008 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $41,400.00); this is the highest grade the PSE has awarded a mint #21, being the sole example to receive this grade. (Image)	$17,500.00 SOLD for $70,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
49		22	#22, 1c Blue, Ty. IIIa, excellent centering within wide margins, marvelous color that is remarkably deep and intense, prooflike impression, full o.g., light horizontal gum bend at bottom, extremely fine; clear 1991 PF certificate. (Image)	$2,750.00 SOLD for $1,150.00 Will close during Public Auction
50	O	22	#22, 1c Blue, Ty. IIIa, pretty used example, rich fresh color and a strong impression on clean white paper, exceptionally well centered and margined, light red town cancel, extremely fine and uncommonly choice; 1989 PF certificate. (Image)	$580.00 SOLD for $800.00 Will close during Public Auction
51	O	23	#23, 1c Blue, Ty. IV, used horizontal pair, being positions 97-98RIL, unusually well centered and margined, fresh color on bright paper, very lightly cancelled, extremely fine; 1988 PF certificate. (Image)	$1,900.00 SOLD for $1,350.00 Will close during Public Auction
52	O	24 var.	#24 var., 1c Blue, Ty. Va, well centered within unusually wide margins, strong rich color in the characteristic plate 5 shade, light town c.d.s., extremely fine; a scarce and underrated variety; 2006 PF certificate. (Image)	$200.00 SOLD for $240.00 Will close during Public Auction
53	O	25	#25, 3c Rose, Ty. I, strikingly intense color and prooflike impression, uncharacteristically well centered, light town cancel, extremely fine; 2007 PSE certificate. (Image)	$125.00 SOLD for $160.00 Will close during Public Auction
54		26	#26, 3c Dull red, Ty. II, right margin imprint and plate "No. 24P." pair, excellent centering, strong rich color, pristine o.g., never hinged, extremely fine; a lovely plate number pair; 1987 PF certificate for the strip of four from which this came; cataloged as a normal hinged pair. (Image)	$190.00+ SOLD for $800.00 Will close during Public Auction
55	O	27	#27, 5c Brick red, Ty. I, premium quality used single, wonderfully well centered and margined, lovely fresh color and a well defined impression, virtually face-free town cancel, extremely fine; 1989 PF certificate; ex-Klein. (Image)	$1,800.00 SOLD for $1,900.00 Will close during Public Auction
56	O	28A	#28A, 5c Indian red, Ty. I, a most impressive used example of this very scarce stamp, being exceptionally well centered within wider margins than usually encountered, rich luxuriant color in the true Indian red shade, intense impression as well, lightly cancelled, extremely fine; 1977 and 1988 PF certificates. (Image)	$3,750.00 SOLD for $4,750.00 Will close during Public Auction
57	O	29	#29, 5c Brown, Ty. I, used, outstanding centering, sumptuously rich color and a well incised impression, light 1859 year date town cancel, slightly nibbed perf. at bottom right, still extremely fine; clear 1989 PF certificate; ex-Klein. (Image)	$460.00 SOLD for $400.00 Will close during Public Auction
58		30	#30, 5c Orange brown, Ty. II, a wonderfully choice mint single, being extraordinarily well centered within lavishly large margins, deep prooflike color and impression, full o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; an especially very scarce stamp in this impressive quality; 1991 PF certificate. (Image)	$1,250.00 SOLD for $1,800.00 Will close during Public Auction
59	O	30A	#30A, 5c Brown, Ty. II, premium quality used example, exceptionally well centered within especially large margins, rich color and a strong impression, neat grid cancels, extremely fine; 2007 PF certificate. (Image)	$325.00 SOLD for $325.00 Will close during Public Auction
60	O	31	#31, 10c Green, Ty. I, used, well centered within exceptionally large margins, strong color, blue town c.d.s. postmarks, very fine; 1982 PF certificate. (Image)	$1,315.00 SOLD for $850.00 Will close during Public Auction