U.S.; General Issues, 1857, 3¢ Dull Red, Type III, Blocks of 4 and 6, #26, l.h. to h.r., block of 4 and block of 6 with imprint and plate number (stain at top), otherwise Fine. Scott $1,050+. Estimate value $250-350.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2015, Sale 106, Lot 1343

() U.S.; Locals, Grafflin’s Baltimore Despatch, 1856, 1¢ Black on Cover, Scott #73L1; 25, uncanceled, separated irregularly at bottom right, on cover to Dalton O. with 3¢ (#25, diagonal crease bottom left) tied by blue “Baltimore Md. Oct. 5” cds, 1857 contents, fine. Ex. Kelly, Golden. PF (2011) cert. Estimate value $400-500.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2015, Sale 106, Lot 2191

U.S.; General Issues, 1857, 1¢, Type V Cover Group, Scott #24, 97 incl. “U.S. Mail Delivery”, strips, circulars, few with enclosures, couple of scarcer towns, front with corner advert. and #25 (3 copies), etc., Average to Fine. Estimate $1,000-1,400.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2015, Sale 106, Lot 1341

USA (Scott 23) 1857 FRANKLIN 1¢ BLUE TYPE IV Very fine with large margins. Extremely clear re-cutting at bottom. Light, attractive blue cancel Cat $920.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 103

o U.S.; General Issues, 1857, 1¢ Blue, Type IIIa, #22, grid cancel, Fine, PF (1987) cert. Scott $500. Estimate $140-160.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2015, Sale 106, Lot 1330

o U.S.; General Issues, 1857, 1¢ Blue, Type III, #21, used, “corner crease at lower right and perfs trimmed at upper left”, Fine appearance, PSE (2003) cert. Scott $1,800. Estimate value $300-350.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2015, Sale 106, Lot 1328

U.S.; General Issues, 1857, 1¢ Blue, Type II on Cover, Scott #20, tied to ladies cover by fancy boxed “1ct” hs. cancel, local usage in St. Louis, MO, attractive, Fine to Very Fine, PF (2009) cert. Estimate $350-400.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2015, Sale 106, Lot 1325

o U.S.; General Issues, 1857, 1¢ Blue, Type Ia, #19, light New York town cancel, small corner crease ending in a tear at upper right (weak corner), otherwise fine and quite rare, APS (1991) cert. Scott $9,000. Estimate $1,300-1,500.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2015, Sale 106, Lot 1321

USA (Scott 18) 1861 FRANKLIN 1¢ BLUE TYPE I Position 27L12. OG, previously hinged. Remarkably fresh and bright, sound, fine to very fine. (Copy of PF Cert for original block) Cat price $2100.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 88

USA (Scott 72) 1861 WASHINGTON 90¢ BLUE Fine to very fine, deep, crisp impression and color. Single faulty perf near top right. Cat $600.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 172

o U.S.; General Issues, 1861, 30¢ Orange, #71, used, lovely copy, Extremely Fine. Scott $190. Estimate value $140-160.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2015, Sale 106, Lot 1403

USA (Scott 70b) 1861 WASHINGTON 24¢ STEEL BLUE Rare original gum example of this scarce shade. Deep rich color, small crease and tiny toned spot at bottom left (barely noticeable). Margins large to clear, attractive stamp, very fine. They just don’t come nicer! (1989 PF Cert). Cat price $16500.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 164

U.S.; General Issues, 1861, 12¢ Black, #69, l.h., clean and attractive, Fine to Very Fine, PF (1994) cert. Scott $1,800. Estimate value $550-700.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2015, Sale 106, Lot 1400

U.S.; General Issues, 1861, 10¢ Yellow Green With 1¢ Blue on Cover, Scott #68; 63, an 1866 21¢ rate to Italy on folded letter sheet, which went through Calais, appropriate Marseille and Palermo back stamps, nice eye appeal, Fine to Very Fine. Estimate price $150-200.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2015, Sale 106, Lot 1399

USA (Scott 67) 1861 JEFFERSON 5¢ BUFF Very fine centering, with clear red grid cancel. Single perf fault at upper right corner. Cat $960.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 153

o U.S.; General Issues, 1861, 3¢ Fancy Cancel Group, Scott #65, 330+ items, noted colors in green (at least 14), red, magenta, orange, violet, blues (and shades), plus targets, wedges, various PAID, stars, worth a close look, Fine. Estimate value $1,000-1,500.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2015, Sale 106, Lot 1393

USA (Scott 64) 1861 WASHINGTON 3¢ PINK Fine centering, with bold pink color and attractive blue shield cancel. Short perfs at bottom left. (1973 APS Cert #13946) Cat value $765.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 149

U.S.; General Issues, 1861, 1¢ Blue, #63, l.h., Very Fine, PF (2000) cert. Scott $300. Estimate value $150-200.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2015, Sale 106, Lot 1381

U.S.; General Issues, 1861, 10¢ Dark Green, First Design, Pair, #62B, horizontal, on piece with 1¢ blue (63), canceled two strikes oblong-boxed PAID, 1¢ stamp with upper left corner replaced, right 10¢ with tiny tear at top, remarkably fresh, Fine to Very Fine appearing. Ex. Ishikawa. PF (1993) cert. Scott $3,860. Rare and striking usage of a pair of the 10¢ first design . Estimate price $1,000-1,400.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2015, Sale 106, Lot 1378

1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 90¢ deep blue (Scott 47), without gum as issued, unbelievably fresh stamp with the deepest and richest color imaginable on this issue, a wonderful well centered example of this extremely difficult stamp as only 454 were reportedly sold, worthy of a strong bid, Very Fine, with 1985 P.F. certificate. Scott $4,000. Estimate $3,500 – 5,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2015, Sale 672, Lot 2243

USA (46) 1875 REPRINT OF 1857 ISSUE 30¢ YELLOW ORANGE (PSE GRADED 80) Genuine, unused, no gum as issued. Scott values as fine, this is very fine even with nibbed perf at bottom! (2008 PSE Graded Cert #01166438, VF 80, Mint NGAI) (SMQ value $4850)

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 143

1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 24¢ blackish violet, small die proof (“Panama-Pacific”) (Scott 45P2a), very large margins all around, well centered and fresh appearance; small repair at upper left, otherwise Extremely Fine, only 5 examples of each Panama Pacific proof are thought to have been printed, with 1991 P.F. certificate. Scott $3,250. Estimate $750 – 1,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2015, Sale 672, Lot 2239

1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 12¢ greenish black (Scott 44), without gum as issued, fresh and attractive example of this elusive 1875 reprint, of which only 489 were reportedly sold; reperforated at left and top margins, otherwise Fine, with 2014 Weiss certificate. Scott $2,750. Estimate $1,000 – 1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2015, Sale 672, Lot 2238

1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 10¢ blue green (Scott 43), without gum as issued, handsome example of this scarce stamp, featuring deep prooflike color on lily white paper, as fresh and attractive as the first day issued, only 516 sold, Fine, with 1991 P.F. certificate. Scott $2,500. Estimate $1,500 – 2,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2015, Sale 672, Lot 2237

5c Orange Brown, Reprint (Scott 42). Without gum as issued, rich color, privately gummed and tiny margin tear right, otherwise Fine, only 878 sold

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 1107, Lot 111

USA (Scott 41) 1875 REPRINT OF 1857 ISSUE 3¢ SCARLET Right straddle margin single, vibrant color, unused, no gum as issued, very fine and scarce (only 479 sold). Cat value $3000.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 142

1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 1¢ bright blue (Scott 40), without gum as issued, wonderfully fresh well centered stamp with crisp clear color printed on bleach white paper, among the nicest obtainable of the 3,846 examples that were reportedly sold, Extremely Fine. Scott $575. Estimate $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2015, Sale 672, Lot 2235

USA (Scott 91) 1867 LINCOLN `E’ GRILL 15¢ BLACK Fine centering with face-free black cancel. Couple small perf faults. Cat value $650.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 202

1867, 12¢ black, E. grill (Scott 90), o.g., hinge remnant, absolutely gorgeous example of this difficult 12 cent E grill with breathtaking color and sharp clear impression, among the more attractive examples we have offered, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $4,750. Estimate $2,000 – 3,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2015, Sale 672, Lot 2293

USA (Scott 89) 1867 WASHINGTON `E’ GRILL 10¢ GREEN Fresh color, grid cancel, large margins all around, shortish perf bottom left, small corner crease lower right, extremely fine appearance. Cat value $350.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 199

USA (Scott 88) 1867 WASHINGTON ‘E’ GRILL 3¢ ROSE (PF GRADED 80) Genuine, scarce MINT never hinged example with strong grill. Very fine. (2015 PF Graded Cert #526694, VF 80) Cat value $1000 for hinged

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 198

o U.S.; General Issues, 1867, 2¢ Black, E. Grill, #87, used, Grade 85 Very Fine to Extremely Fine, PF (2004), PSAG (2014) certs. Scott Stamp Values $325. Estimate $150-200.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2015, Sale 106, Lot 1435

USA (Scott 86) 1867 FRANKLIN `E’ GRILL 1¢ BLUE Light black cancel, extremely fine. (1986 PF Cert #0166574) Cat $475.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 195

USA (Scott 85E) 1867 WASHINGTON ‘Z’ GRILL 12¢ INTENSE BLACK Postally used, extremely fine appearing, reperforated at right. (2008 PF Cert #467554) Cat $2500.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 194

U.S.; General Issues, 1867, 3¢ Rose, Z. Grill, #85C, o.g., “internal paper crease in grill area”, rare mint, otherwise Fine, PSAG (2012) cert. Scott $25,000. Estimate value $4,000-5,000.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2015, Sale 106, Lot 1430

o U.S.; General Issues, 1867, 2¢ Black, Z. Grill, #85B, fresh and well centered with a faint violet cancel, reperfed at right with two minor corner creases, very fine appearance. Scott $1,300. Estimate $200-240.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2015, Sale 106, Lot 1429

o U.S.; General Issues, 1867, 3¢, D. Grill, Fancy Cancel, #85, fresh, cancelled by choice black Eagle, small tear at right, fine appearance, PSE (1988) cert. Scott $1,100. Estimate price $180-200.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2015, Sale 106, Lot 1426

1867, 2¢ black, D. grill (Scott 84), neatly struck black cork cancellation, attractive example of the notoriously difficult D grill, much nicer than normally encountered; horizontal crease, Very Good to Fine, with 1978 A.P.S. certificate. Scott $4,500. Estimate value $600 – 800.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2015, Sale 672, Lot 2274

1867, 3¢ rose, C. grill (Scott 83), neat and unobtrusive black cancellation, unusually rich color, a fresh and desirable example; tiny crease along upper right corner, otherwise Fine, with 2013 Weiss certificate. Scott $1,100. Estimate price $250 – 350.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2015, Sale 672, Lot 2273

U.S.; General Issues, 1867, 3¢ Rose, A. Grill on Cover, #79, 3¢ small tear at top, missing corner, tied by bold cork cancellation duplexed with a partial St. Louis cds on cover to Portland, Mich., otherwise fine and scarce, PF (1973) cert. Scott $2,000. Estimate value $300-350.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2015, Sale 106, Lot 1423

USA (Scott 78b) 1862 WASHINGTON 24¢ GRAY Choice gem, fresh color, light black cork cancel, superb beauty. (2014 PSE Cert #01283763) Cat $450.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 183

1866, 15¢ black (Scott 77), lightly struck black cork cancellation, magnificent top quality example with the deepest and richest color you’ll ever see on this issue, a beautifully centered showpiece, Extremely Fine to Superb. Scott $180. Estimate price $250 – 350.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2015, Sale 672, Lot 2269

USA (Scott 76) 1863 JEFFERSON 5¢ BROWN Fresh, fine, original gum, previously hinged. (2014 PSE Cert #01276326 for pair) Cat value $1400.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 178

USA (Scott 75) 1861 JEFFERSON 5¢ RED BROWN Genuine, rich color, unused, no gum. Sound, fine to very fine. A very difficult stamp to find in such nice sound condition. (1994 APS Cert #91295) Cat $2200 for no gum

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 175

USA (Scott 73) 1868 JACKSON 2¢ BLACK AS REVENUE USAGE Fine single on 1868 receipt, unusual revenue usage.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 1614

USA (111) 1875 RE-ISSUE OF 1861 ISSUE 90¢ BLUE (PF GRADED 85) Genuine, bright color, large margins. OG, previously hinged, very fine to extremely fine. Only 317 sold. (2007 PF Graded Cert #448713, VF-XF 85 & 1973 PF Cert) (Scott Value Guide $9500)

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 236

USA (110) 1875 RE-ISSUE OF 1861 ISSUE 30¢ BROWNISH ORANGE (PF GRADED 85) Genuine, original gum, previously hinged. Very fine to extremely fine. Only 346 sold. (2008 PF Graded Cert #465588, VF-XF 85) (Scott Value Guide $8250)

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 235

USA (Scott 109) 1875 RE-ISSUE OF 1861 ISSUE 24¢ DEEP VIOLET Genuine, original gum, previously hinged, rich color, four clear margins. Very fine. Rare, only 346 sold. (1989 & 2008 PF Certs) Cat value $5750.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 234

USA (108) 1875 RE-ISSUE OF 1861 ISSUE 15¢ BLACK (PF GRADED 80) Genuine example with original gum, previously hinged. Very fine. Only 397 sold. (2008 PF Graded Cert #465525, VF 80; and 2002 PF Cert) (Scott Value Guide $4500)

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 232

1861-66 (1875 Re-issue), 12¢ black (Scott 107), o.g., hinged, desirable 12 cent 1875 re-issue that has extremely large margins and deep prooflike color, a very elusive stamp as only 397 were sold, a very pretty stamp; reperforated at right, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Scott $4,000. Estimate $1,500 – 2,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2015, Sale 672, Lot 2330