910 Ayers Sarsaparilla Medium Ayers, 1 Cent, Encased Postage.
EP-4A, 1 Cent, Ayers Sarsaparilla Medium Ayers, VF, 1861 Issue 1
Cents stamp, This is the medium Ayers variety which is not com-
monly seen in this denomination. The stamp is bright and well cen-
tered , however, there is a split in the mica at about 12:00 and a bit
of dust has gotten inside. Case is in above average condition with
some tinning remaining. ...........................................
Est $500-1000
911 J. Gault, 1 Cent, Encased Postage.
EP-16, 1 Cent, J. Gault, XF,
1861 Issue 1 Cents stamp, Fred Reed Considers this variety to be an
R-7 with 11-15 pieces known. This is a very nice example with some
original tinning on the reverse, a nicely toned case, a stamp with
some minor marks and mica that is substantially clear with the
exception of some surface marks. .............................
Est $1250-2500
912 Ayers Cathartic Pills, 3 Cents, Encased Postage.
EP-32, 3 cent,
Ayers Cathartic Pills, XF, 1861 Issue 3 Cents stamp, This represents
a premium example of Encased Postage, a perfectly presented,
medium toned case, a bright stamp and essentially
flawless mica. ............................................................
Est $500-1000
913 Drakes Plantation Bitters, 3 Cents, Encased Postage.
EP-42, 3
Cent Drakes Plantation Bitters, About XF, 1861 Issue 3 Cents stamp,
The case is a lovely medium brown with original tinning remaining.
The case is defect free with the exception of a minor oxidation spot
on the reverse at about 6:30. The Mica has a bit of flaking at about
1:00. The stamp is lovely centered and colorful. ........
Est $500-1000
912
911
910
913
914 J. Gault, 3 Cents, Encased Postage.
EP- 46, 3 cent J. Gault Plain
Frame, XF+, 1861 Issue 3 Cents stamp, This 3 cent denomination
example is far scarcer than one might expect. This piece has an
extremely nice, high end, naturally colored case. The stamp is very
fresh and boldly colored. The mica is virtually pristine with the
exception of a few stray marks...................................
Est $500-1000
915 J. Gault Plain, 5 Cents, Encased Postage.
EP-78 J, 5 Cent, J.
Gault Plain frame, 1861 Issue 5 Cents stamp, An excellent example
of this encasement. The mica, case and stamp are all free of note-
worthy blemishes. The case on the reverse still show some of the
“tinning” that accompanied these pieces. ..................
Est $600-1200
916 Burnett’s Cooking Extracts, 10 Cents Encased Postage.
EP-
106, 10 Cent Burnett’s Cooking Extracts, 1861 Issue 10 Cents stamp,
A very nice example that is virtually problem free with just (2) tiny
ticks in the case at the 6 o’clock area that is difficult to view, The
stamp is richly colored and the mica, near perfect. VF
condition. ..................................................................
Est $500-1000
917 J. Gault Plain Frame, 12 Cents, Encased Postage.
EP-148, 12
Cent Black, J. Gault Plain Frame, 1861 Issue 12 Cents stamp, VF/XF,
A clean example of one of the more common 12 Cent Encased
Postage Stamps, There is a slight “ding” at about 3:00 as well as a
copper spot at 9:00. The Stamp is above average and the mica looks
VF to XF. ...................................................................
Est $750-1500
916
915
914
917
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