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U.S. - 1873-75 Continental Bank Note Co. Issues (Scott #157-178)
 
 
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Lot 483

1873, 2¢ brown (157), a well centered mint single with rich color and a finely etched impression on bright paper. O.g., lightly hinged. Extremely Fine and handsome.
Scott $375

Expertization: 1990 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 484

1873, 2¢ brown (157), prooflike color and impression. O.g., never hinged. Fine.
Scott $375 for hinged
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Lot 485

1873, 3¢ green (158), exceptionally bright and fresh. O.g., lightly hinged. Choice Very Fine.
Scott $130
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Lot 486

1873, 7¢ orange vermilion (160), beautiful deep and brilliant color, quite well centered. Disturbed o.g. Fresh and attractive Very Fine.
Scott $1,350

Expertization: 1988 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 487

1873, 7¢ orange vermilion (160), deep glowing color. Large part o.g., small paper hinge remnant. Tiny inclusion. Fine.
Scott $1,350
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Lot 488

1873, 10¢ brown (161), gorgeous color and impression. O.g. Reperforated at top. Very Fine appearance.
Scott $950
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Lot 489

1873, 15¢ yellow orange (163), on vertical ribbed paper, deep vibrant color. Part o.g. Fine.
Scott $2,600

Expertization: 1994 PSE Certificate.
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Lot 490
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1873, 30¢ gray black (165), unused, nicely centered, exceptionally fresh. Nearly Very Fine.
Scott $1,350

Expertization: 1981 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 491
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1873, 90¢ rose carmine (166), unused, fresh color and paper. Regummed, reperforated at right (not mentioned in cert.). Extremely Fine appearance.
Scott $1,250

Expertization: 1990 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 492
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1875, 2¢ vermilion, imperf (178a), imperf pair. Brilliant color and paper, large and beautifully balanced margins, without gum. Light vertical crease between stamps. Extremely Fine appearance.
Scott $600

Expertization: clear 1983 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 493

1875, 2¢ vermilion (178), brilliant color. O.g. Fine.
Scott $425
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