1857-60 Issue and Reprints
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Est/Cat |
Realized |
| 41 |
|
 1c Dark Blue, Ty. Ia (19). Full R. B. Corner Sheet Margins, Pos. 100L4 showing Full Center Line, Splendid Color, Beautifully tied on small piece by clear neat "Sturges, Mich." pmk., Very Fine, A Spectacular Stamp (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
300.00 |
525.00 |
| 42 |
 |
 1c Dark Blue, Ty. Ia (19). Exceptionally Well
Centered, tied by "Cambridge, Ms." pmk. on small neat locally used cover, Very fine, Rare in such Beautiful Condition (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
400.00 |
1,000.00 |
| 43 |
 |
 1c Dark Blue, Ty. III, Ty. IIIa (21, 22). Combination Block, Pos. 53-54, 63-64L IV, comprising three Ty. III & one Ty. IIIa, Beautiful Deep Color, fresh, large part o.g., Very fine, Ex Lilly, Unpriced in catalogue (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 1,000-2,500 |
2,100.00 |
| 44 |
|
 1c Blue, Ty. V, 10c green, Ty. V (24, 35). Tied by clear "New York Ocean Mail" pmk., the 1c paying Carrier fee on small green envelope to San Francisco, Very Fine, A remarkable usage of Extreme
Rarity, Certainly one of the finest "Ocean Mail" covers in existence. (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 200-250 |
380.00 |
| 45 |
|
 3c Red (26). Tied by Bold, Sharp "Old Stamps, Not Recognized". clear "Philadelphia, Pa., Sep. 14, 1861" pmk,. Bold "Due 3", on Fresh, Bright Cover to Salisbury, Conn., a Magnificent Cover, probably th finest known example. (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 1,000-2,500 |
3,500.00 |
| 46 |
|
 5c Red Brown (28). block, Wonderful rich Color,
fresh, o.g., a few perfs clipped at B. of L.R. stamp, otherwise Fine, One of the Rarest of all U.S. Blocks (Image
Magnifier)Search for comparables |
5,000.00 |
4,750.00 |
| 47 |
|
 5c Indian red (28A). block of Six & Single, paying 35c rate to Switzerland, via Prussian Closed Mail, Remarkably well centered, rich color and all beautifully tied by bold "Platteville, Wis., Jan. 28,
1859" pmk., Cover slightly aged, one stamp has a few blunted perf. tips immaterial in such an outstanding rarity, A wonderful showpiece, probably unique, with part of Ashbrook letter of authenticity. (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
2,500.00 |
7,000.00 |
| 48 |
 |
 5c Brown, Ty. I (29). Horizontal Strip of
Four, o.g., unusually Fresh, Beautiful Color, Very Well Centered for this, an Immaculate & Very Rare Strip, Ex-Caspary (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
520.00 |
900.00 |
| 49 |
|
 5c Orange Brown (30). Hriz. Block of Eight, Beautiful Color, fresh,
o.g., Exceptionally Well Centered, Very Fine, Attractive Showpiece (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
750.00 |
1,550.00 |
| 50 |
|
 5c Deep Orange Brown (30). Rich, Striking color, used with 10c Green, Ty. V (35) paying 15c rate to France the 5c just tied by French transit pmk., neat Red Grid cancels, The 5c is well centered but has some
blunted perfs, the 10c is Fine, Signed "Ashbrook" with extensive explanation on back, A choice cover, Exceedingly scarce (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 350-500 |
650.00 |
| 51 |
|
 5c Brown, Ty. II (30A). Block, part of sheet Margin at L., Rich Color, fresh, o.g.,
Fine-Very Fine, a Choice Block (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
350.00 |
575.00 |
