| Lot | Sym. | Lot Description | Est/Cat | Realized |
| 952 | |
3c Scarlet (74). Unused
(no gum), radiant color on bright paper, crisp impressionVERY FINE. A SCARCE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 3-CENT SCARLET. With 1971 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail for original gum (Image) |
7,000.00 | 4,750.00 |
| 953 | |
5c Red Brown (75).
Original gum, incredibly vibrant color and sharp proof-like impression on
bright paper, choice centering, small horizontal crease at top right, light
horizontal crease ending in a tiny sealed tear at rightEXTREMELY FINE GEM APPEARANCE. A RARE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1862 ISSUE IN THE RED BROWN COLOR. A STAMP OF PHENOMENAL COLOR AND BEAUTY. This stamp should be considered rare in original-gum condition. Its attributes -- superb centering and incredibly vibrant color -- far outweigh the relatively minor flaws. With 2001 P.F. certificate (Image) |
4,500.00 | 3,250.00 |
| 954 |
5c Red Brown (75). Rich
color approaching the so-called "Chestnut" shade, neat grid and part of red
transit cancels, Extremely Fine, with 1999 P.F. certificate (Image) |
450.00 | 850.00 | |
| 955 |
5c Red Brown (75).
Beautiful warm color, nicely contrasted by blue Baltimore datestamp,
choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2001 P.F. certificate (Image) |
460.00 | 625.00 | |
| 956 | |
5c Brown (76). Original
gum, perfectly centered with well-balanced margins, fresh color and
detailed impressionEXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1863 5-CENT BROWN. A BEAUTIFUL STAMP. With 1987 P.F. certificate (Image) |
1,200.00 | 4,000.00 |
| 957 | |
5c Dark Brown (76a).
Original gum, rich color and proof-like impressionEXTREMELY FINE. A RARE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1863 5-CENT DARK BROWN SHADE. With 2001 P.S.E. certificate (Image) |
1,350.00 | 2,200.00 |
| 958 | |
5c Brown (76). Original
gum, rich color and proof-like impression, Very Fine, remarkably fresh and
pristine, with 2000 P.F. certificate for pair
(Image) |
1,200.00 | 1,200.00 |
| 959 | |
5c Brown (76). Original
gum, lightly hinged, intense shade and impression, Fine, with copy of 2000
P.F. certificate for pair (Image) |
1,200.00 | 350.00 |
| 960 | |
5c Brown (76). Unused (no
gum), bright color and detailed impression, choice centering with design
clear of perforations on all sides, Extremely Fine, with 2001 P.F.
certificate (Image) |
525.00 | 625.00 |
| 961 | ![]() |
5c Dark Brown (76a). Block
of four, deep dark shade, original gum, h.r., centered to bottom left, few
nibbed perfs at left, Fine and rare (Image) |
6,000.00 | 950.00 |
| 962 |
5c Brown (76). Proof-like
impression, well-centered with long full perfs, Extremely Fine (Image) |
110.00 | 160.00 |