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Lot Sym. Lot Description Est/Cat Realized
2163 og image3c Pink (64). Part original gum, deep color, perfs just in at right, Fine, a rare stamp in unused condition, with 2001 P.F. certificate (Image) 9,500.00 1,500.00
2164 image3c Pink (64). Segmented grid cancel, small thin spot, Fine appearance (Image) 850.00 110.00
2165 ogbl image3c Rose Pink (64b). Block of eight, original gum, three stamps at bottom right appear Mint N.H., pretty shade, some defects mostly affecting top stamps, perf separations, otherwise Fine, scarce multiple, with 1989 P.F. certificate (Image) 6,500.00 1,200.00
2166 E image3c Scarlet, First Design Plate Essay on India (65-E15f). Vertical pair, choice margins and wonderfully fresh, Very Fine-Extremely Fine (Image) 700.00 450.00
2167 image3c Rose, Vertically Laid Paper (65b). Unusually clear laid lines, rich color, grid cancel, Fine (Image) 500.00 350.00
2168 og image3c Lake (66). Original gum, fresh, rich color, perfs touch to barely in, Very Good, with 2002 P.S.E. certificate (Image) 2,000.00 850.00
2169 og image5c Brown Yellow (67a). Disturbed original gum, lightly hinged, beautiful brilliant shade and impression on bright paper, centered to right, couple tiny corner creases

FINE APPEARANCE. THE 1861 5-CENT BROWN YELLOW IS ONE OF THE RAREST STAMPS OF THE 1861-66 ISSUE.

The 5c Brown Yellow and its shade varieties (Buff and Olive Yellow) are recognized as the rarest of 1861-66 Issue stamps in original-gum condition.

With 1971 P.F. certificate (Image)

25,000.00 5,500.00
2170 image5c Brown Yellow (67). Bright color, neat strikes of circular datestamps, expertly sealed tear at bottom, appears Very Fine (Image) 2,000.00 550.00
2171 image5c Olive Yellow (67b). Bright color with attractive blue "Cincinnati O Nov. 19" double-circle datestamp, Fine, scarce shade (Image) 2,020.00 1,300.00
2172 og image10c Yellow Green (68). Original gum, h.r., excellent color, Fine (Image) 1,100.00 275.00
2173 og image10c Yellow Green (68). Original gum, with part imprint at bottom, lightly hinged, bright color, minor separation, single partly nibbed perf at right, otherwise Fine (Image) 1,100.00 800.00

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