15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I
(118). Original gum, lightly hinged, nearly perfect centering with wide
margins, bright colors, strong grill impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THE 15-CENT 1869 TYPE I IS VERY RARE IN THIS CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION. A SPECTACULAR STAMP AND CERTAINLY ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN.
The 15c Type I comes from the first 1869 printing, in May 1869 the 15c went to press using the second frame plate, which produced Type II. In a condition census, both Type I and II would show similar numbers known in the top tier of original-gum condition -- probably 8 to 10 of each. However, Type I is generally a rarer stamp and carries a much higher Scott Catalogue value. Very few of this quality have been offered in years, and we anticipate vigorous competition.
With 1997 P.F. certificate (Image)
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I
(118). Unused (regummed), fresh colors, Fine, a scarce stamp in unused
condition (Image)
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I
(118). Beautifully centered with immense margins, bright colors on
fresh paper with long full perfs all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A WONDERFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT TYPE I 1869 ISSUE WITH HUGE MARGINS.
While well-centered used copies of the 15c Type I 1869 Issue are available, stamps in this Extremely Fine Gem quality are quite scarce.
With 1997 P.F. certificate (Image)
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I
(118). Beautifully centered, rich colors on nicely blued paper, light
cancel, Extremely Fine, an exceptional stamp, with 2002 P.F. certificate (Image)
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I
(118). Crisp impressions, bold circle of V's cancel, fresh and
Extremely Fine, with 2001 P.F. certificate
(Image)
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I,
Double Grill (118 var). Well-centered with long full perfs, two
clear overlapping grill impressions, cork cancel, Very Fine and choice
example of this rare and interesting variety, undervalued in Scott, with
1986 and 2002 P.F. certificates (Image) 
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. II
(119). Large part original gum, incredibly deep rich colors, almost
perfectly centeredEXTREMELY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT TYPE II 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE.
This 15c Pictorial exhibits an extremely desirable depth of color that is infrequently seen in used examples and very rarely found in unused copies. Reflecting on past sales, we recall only a few examples with this clarity of impression and brilliant colors that retained any part of its original gum. Factoring in the superb centering, we feel confident in placing this stamp among the finest known examples.
With 2001 P.F. certificate (Image)
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. II
(119). Unused (no gum), brilliant colors, fresh and Fine, with 2004
P.S.E. certificate (Image)
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. II
(119). Bold red cork cancel, faint corner perf crease at bottom
left, otherwise Extremely Fine (Image)
15c Dark Brown & Blue, Ty. II
(119 var). Intense colors on fresh paper, cork cancel, Very Fine and
choice example of the desirable Dark Brown shade, with 2003 P.F.
certificate (Image)