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| Lot | Sym. | Lot Description | Est/Cat | Realized |
| 570 |
 7c Vermilion (149). Well-centered with crisp color, neat circle of
diamonds cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 2005 P.F. certificate (Image Magnifier) |
95.00 | 150.00 | |
| 571 |
 10c Brown (150). Choice centering with wide and balanced margins, bright color, unobtrusive strike of circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $345.00), only
one has graded higher to date and only five others share this grade (Image Magnifier) |
30.00 | 850.00 | |
| 572 |  |
 12c Dull Violet (151). Original gum, lightly hinged, brilliant color, unusually choice centering for this issue, Extremely Fine appearance, this stamp was the second from the left in the bottom row
of the ex-Caspary/Lilly block of eight, it was expertly reperfed at left and bottom to balance margins, but received clear 1992 and 2007 P.F. certificates (Image Magnifier) |
3,000.00 | 1,500.00 |
| 573 |
 12c Dull Violet (151). Attractive centering,
light New York Foreign Mail cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85, SMQ $315.00) (Image Magnifier) |
200.00 | 250.00 | |
| 574 |
 12c Dull Violet (151). Brilliant color on bright paper, bold
strike of quartered cork cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 2001 P.F. certificate (Image Magnifier) |
200.00 | 170.00 | |
| 575 |
 15c Bright Orange (152). Vibrant color as fresh as the day it was printed, choice centering with wide margins, well-struck Hollow Star fancy cancel, bright paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN ABSOLUTELY MAGNIFICENT 1870 15-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY UNGRILLED ISSUE WITH ENORMOUS MARGINS, PERFECT CENTERING, VIVID COLOR AND A STAR FANCY CANCEL. The 15c 1870-73 Bank Note Issues are rarely encountered in superb used condition. Even if the initial hurdles of centering and soundness are overcome, the cancellations on this high value are almost invariably heavy and unsightly. The stamp offered here offers the best of all elements. With 2007 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $1,350.00) (Image Magnifier) |
200.00 | 3,750.00 | |
| 576 |
 15c Bright Orange (152). Well-centered, deep color, light target cancel, Very Fine, with 2007
P.S.E. certificate (Image Magnifier) |
200.00 | 250.00 | |
| 577 | |
 24c Purple (153). Part original gum, uncommonly wide margins and handsomely centered, strong color, reperfed at right, Extremely Fine appearance, with 1992 P.F. certificate which does not mention the reperfing (Image Magnifier) |
2,300.00 | 1,900.00 |
| 578 |
 24c Purple (153). Beautifully centered,
strong color with an attractive blue cork cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85, SMQ $265.00) (Image Magnifier) |
205.00 | 325.00 | |
| 579 |
 24c Purple (153). Choice
margins and centering, bright color complemented by a red New York Foreign Mail Geometric cancel, Very Fine, with 1983 P.F. and 1990 P.S.E. certificates (Image Magnifier) |
215.00 | 425.00 | |
| 580 |
 24c Purple (153). Exceptionally well-centered, light pastel
color, bold crossroads cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Image Magnifier) |
200.00 | 160.00 |