Lot 372 USA #77 1866 15c Black Lincoln, used with neat c.d.s. cancel dated “JAN 9” and very nicely centered among four even margins, fresh and extremely fine. A lovely stamp, rarely encountered with a datestamp such as this. Accompanied by 1988 and 2006 Philatelic Foundation certificates. Scott CV U$175.
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Lot 573, USA 1919 two cent carmine rose Washington, Fine NH
Lot 573 USA #539 1919 2c Carmine Rose Washington, Unwatermarked, Rotary Perforated 11 x 10, Type II, mint never hinged, with a vertical guide line at left, fresh and fine. Accompanied by a 1972 Philatelic Foundation certificate for a pair, from which this was the left stamp, plus a 2021 Philatelic Foundation certificate. Scott CV U$4,250.
Lot 356, USA 1875 ninety cent deep blue Washington reprint, VF unused
Lot 356 United States #47 1875 90c Deep Blue Washington Reprint, unused (no gum, as issued), very well centered for issue, with bright colour and quite fresh, very fine. Only 454 stamps were sold. Accompanied by a 2009 Philatelic Foundation certificate, Ex Golin. Scott CV U$3,600.
Lot 405, USA 1875 three cent Locomotive re-issue, VF mint o.g.
Lot 405 United States #125 1875 3c Locomotive Re-Issue, mint with full original hinged gum, very fine. Accompanied by 1999 and 2007 Philatelic Foundation certificates. Scott CV U$5,000.
Lot 535, USA 1909 five cent blue Washington on bluish paper, full o.g. and fine
Lot 535 USA #361 1909 5c Blue Washington on Bluish Paper, mint with full original gum, very lightly hinged and fine. Accompanied by a 2000 Philatelic Foundation certificate. Scott CV U$5,750.