| U.S. 1873-75 Continental Bank Note Co. Issues (Scott #157-179) |
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Lot 218 |
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1873, 2¢ brown (157), virtually perfectly centered, deep rich color, finely detailed impression full o.g., barest trace of hinge fresh and Extremely Fine a marvelous little gem.
Scott $375
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate as NH.
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Lot 219 |
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1873, 7¢ orange vermilion (160), virtually perfect centering, large margins, brilliant color and prooflike impression o.g., lightly hinged Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $1,350
AN EXTRAORDINARY STAMP IN ALL RESPECTS AND SUITABLE FOR THE MOST FASTIDIOUS COLLECTOR.
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 220 |
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1873, 7¢ orange vermilion (160), well centered, bright color full o.g. fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $1,350
Expertization: 1992 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 221 |
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1873, 10¢ brown (161), outstanding centering, dark color and razor sharp impression full o.g. fresh and Extremely Fine exceptional quality for a mint 10¢ Continental Bank Note.
Scott $950
A STAMP OF REMARKABLE BEAUTY AND A TRUE CONDITION RARITY.
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Lot 222 |
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1873, 12¢ blackish violet (162), beautifully centered, deep prooflike color and impression on bright paper o.g. an Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $2,500
A MARVELOUS STAMP WITH TRULY INCREDIBLE EYE-APPEAL.
Expertization: 1988 & 2003 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 223 |
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1873, 12¢ blackish violet (162), well centered, rich deep color and sharp prooflike impression o.g. fresh and choice Very Fine.
Scott $2,500
A SUPERLATIVE EXAMPLE OF THIS VERY DIFFICULT STAMP.
Expertization: 1988 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 224 |
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1873, 15¢ yellow orange (163), unused, well centered, bright color and clear impression fresh and Very Fine, an unusually tall stamp.
Scott $1,100
Expertization: 1992 A.P.S. Certificate.
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Lot 225 |
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1873, 30¢ gray black (165), beautifully centered with absolutely enormous margins, crisp impression on fresh paper segmented cork cancel a striking Extremely Fine jumbo.
Scott $110
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 226 |
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1873, 90¢ rose carmine (166), wonderfully fresh with radiant color on bright paper, well centered choice Very Fine.
Scott $2,750
Expertization: 2001 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 227 |
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1873, 90¢ rose carmine (166), nicely centered, warm "rosy" color full o.g., lightly hinged wonderfully fresh and nearly Very Fine.
Scott $2,750
Expertization: 1984 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 228 |
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1875 Special Printing, 6¢ dull rose (170), well centered with unusually wide margins and intact uncut perforations, rich warm color and sharp prooflike impression without gum as issued fresh and choice Very Fine about 35-40 said to exist.
Scott $14,500
AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE SPECIAL PRINTING WITH THE COLOR, OVERALL FRESHNESS AND FULL PERFORATIONS BEING PARTICULARLY NOTEWORTHY.
Expertization: 1991 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 229 |
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1875 Special Printing, 7¢ reddish vermilion (171), well centered, exceptionally rich vibrant color and full uncut perforations without gum as issued fresh and choice Very Fine approximately 50 said to exist, exceedingly rare in this extraordinary quality and with full perforations.
Scott $3,500
Expertization: 1988 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 230 |
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1875 Special Printing, 12¢ dark violet (173), nearly perfectly centered, intense color and clear impression with intact uncut perforations without gum as issued Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $5,000
WELL CENTERED EXAMPLES THAT HAVE NOT BEEN SCISSOR-CUT ARE VIRTUALLY NON-EXISTENT.
Expertization: 1986 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 231 |
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1875 Special Printing, 15¢ brown orange (174), bright color with some perforations visible on all sides without gum as issued fresh and Extremely Fine approximately 40 said to exist.
Scott $14,500
AN EXCEPTIONALLY FRESH AND RICHLY COLORED 15¢ HARD PAPER SPECIAL PRINTING.
Expertization: 1987 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 232 |
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1875 Special Printing, 24¢ dull purple (175), rich color and exquisite impression, with perforations almost completely intact without gum as issued fresh and Very Fine less than 100 said to exist.
Scott $3,500
Expertization: 1955 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 233 |
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1875 Special Printing, 30¢ greenish black (176), well centered, intense color and prooflike impression, scissor-cut but completely intact perforations without gum as issued fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $12,000
A TRULY EXCEPTIONAL EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE SPECIAL PRINTING WHICH IS WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST OF THE 40 SAID TO EXIST.
Expertization: 1992 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 234 |
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1875, 2¢ vermilion (178), virtually perfect centering, bright radiant color and razor-sharp impression full o.g., lightly hinged a choice Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $425
Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 235 |
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1875, 2¢ vermilion, grilled (178c), well centered with particularly intense color, bright paper, strong grill full o.g. Extremely Fine.
Scott $775
Expertization: 2002 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 236 |
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1875, 5¢ blue (179), beautifully centered, incredibly deep color and impression o.g. fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $600
REMARKABLE COLOR AND IMPRESSION SET THIS STAMP APART FROM 99% OF THE 5¢ TAYLORS IN EXISTENCE.
Expertization: 2001 P.F. Certificate.
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