1861-66 Issue
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Est/Cat |
Realized |
| 61 |
 |
 1c Indigo, "First Design" (55). Fresh, o.g., Rich color, Very Fine.
Probably the finest of the few known examples of this famed rarity (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
12,000.00 |
10,000.00 |
| 62 |
 |
 3c Brown Rose, "First Design" (56). Block, Mint, Fine-Very Fine (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
950.00 |
625.00 |
| 63 |
|
 5c Brown, "First Design" (57). Beautifully centered, small
thin at top and a few short perfs. as often, Very Fine appearance, with P.F. Certificate (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
7,000.00 |
3,600.00 |
| 64 |
 |
 10c Dark Green, "First Design", 5c Brown Yellow (58, 67a). Each tied by "Jamaica Plain, Mass." pmk on small envelope to Paris, Oct. 15, 1861 use with Red "Boston, Paid 12" & Red French transits. A few nibbed perf
on 10c. Handsome and Rare combination (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 350-500 |
700.00 |
| 65 |
|
12c Black, "First Design" (59). Beautifully centered, Fresh, o.g., Extremely Fine, Probably the finest of the mere handful known of this very great rarity, with P.F. Certificate Search for comparables |
25,000.00 |
23,000.00 |
| 66 |
|
 24c Grayish Lilac, "First Design" (60a). Fresh color, part o.g., Fine, with P.F. Certificate (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
1,300.00 |
575.00 |
| 67 |
|
 30c Red Orange, "First Design" (61). Rich, Deep color, Fresh, A Fine and Handsome Rarity (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
8,000.00 |
5,000.00 |
| 68 |
|
 90c Dull Blue, "First Design" (62).
Wonderfully well centered, Rich color, microscopic split in one perf., still one of the finest examples known of this great rarity (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
11,000.00 |
7,000.00 |
| 69 |
|
 3c Pink (64). Brilliant color, Fresh, full
o.g., negligible tiny gum buckle, Very Fine. A Gorgeous example of this rare stamp in exceptional condition, Ex-Caspary (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
875.00 |
950.00 |
| 70 |
|
 3c Rose, Imperforate (65c). Block of Six, Very Fine, Scarce (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
375.00 |
625.00 |
| 71 |
|
 3c Lake (66). Brilliant color, Fresh, o.g., Fine (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
550.00 |
475.00 |
