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**12c-90c 1857-60 Issue (Scott 36B-39)**
Lot	Sym.	Lot Description
1258		12c Black, Plate 3 (36B). Block of four with interpane margin and centerline at right, original gum, multiple h.r. where some perf separations sensibly reinforced, Fine-Very Fine, a scarce original-gum block, with copy of 1972 P.F. certificate for block of eight (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	5,000.00 SOLD for $850.00 Will close during Public Auction
1259		12c Black, Plate 3 (36B). Intense shade and proof-like impression, nicely accentuated by red grid cancel, choice centering for this difficult issue, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1998 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates as Scott 36 (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $1,950.00 as 36B), this is from Plate 3 despite certificates (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	295.00 SOLD for $950.00 Will close during Public Auction
1260		12c Black, Plate 3 (36B). Exceptionally well-centered, intense shade with attractive red grid cancel, Very Fine and choice (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	295.00 SOLD for $225.00 Will close during Public Auction
1261		24c Gray Lilac (37). Original gum, single hinge mark, rich color, wide and balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1860 ISSUE. With 1999 P.F. certificate. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	1,400.00 SOLD for $1,600.00 Will close during Public Auction
1262		24c Gray Lilac (37). Original gum, rich color, three wide margins, single pulled perf at upper right not mentioned on accompanying certificate, otherwise Very Fine, with 2004 P.F. certificate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	1,400.00 SOLD for $400.00 Will close during Public Auction
1263		24c Gray (37a). Darker shade and sharper impression than the normal shade, choice centering for this difficult issue with well-proportioned margins and perforations clear of outer projections on all sides, neat strike of circular datestamp cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1860 24-CENT IN THE DISTINCT GRAY SUB-SHADE. THIS SHADE IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO OBTAIN IN SUCH SUPERB CONDITION. In our opinion the 24c 1860 Issue in the Gray shade is considerably scarcer than the main shade listing and deserves a higher catalogue value. The P.S.E. Population Report contains 134 copies of the basic shade of Scott No. 37 certified versus only 29 in all categories for the Gray shade. With 2013 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $4,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded and only three others share it. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	375.00 SOLD for $3,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
1264		30c Orange (38). Original gum, lightly hinged, vibrant color, fresh and Very Fine, with 1989 and 2004 P.F. certificates. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	2,150.00 SOLD for $1,900.00 Will close during Public Auction
1265		30c Orange (38). Vibrant color nicely complemented by dark red grid cancel, choice centering for this difficult issue EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS USED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1860 ISSUE WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. AN EXCEEDINGLY DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND IN SUCH SUPERB USED CONDITION. The 30c 1860 challenges collectors for several reasons. First, the subjects were closely spaced together on the plate, leaving almost no room for perforations and little opportunity to create stamps with perforations clear of the design on all four sides. Second, the 24c, 30c and 90c 1860 high values were only in circulation for a brief period before the series was demonetized in the Fall of 1861. Third, this high-denomination stamp was issued for use on transatlantic mail, and postal clerks were careful to thoroughly cancel the stamps to prevent cleaning and re-use. Therefore, 30c 1860 stamps in sound, well-centered and lightly-cancelled condition defy all circumstances and are extremely rare. With 1992 and 2003 P.F. and 2012 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $4,600.00) (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	475.00 SOLD for $3,250.00 Will close during Public Auction
1266		30c Orange (38). Bright color, choice centering, cancelled by neat strike of "San Francisco Cal. Aug. 15, 1861" circular datestamp, Very Fine and choice, a pretty stamp and a late use (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	425.00 SOLD for $800.00 Will close during Public Auction
1267		30c Orange (38). Remarkably well-centered with beautiful glowing color, neat seven-bar dark red grid cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 1995 P.F. certificate stating the cancel is "magenta" (we believe it to be red) (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	475.00 SOLD for $475.00 Will close during Public Auction
1268		30c Orange, Imperforate (38a). Without gum as issued, full margins to just touched at bottom, repaired with top left corner added, appears Fine, scarce, with 1969 P.F. certificate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	2,500.00 CLOSED Will close during Public Auction

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