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1873-75 Continental
 
 
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Lot 1646

1873, 2¢ brown (157), right sheet margin single, remarkably fresh with prooflike color and impression, bright paper and NH o.g., Very Fine.
Scott $450 for hinged

AN EXCEPTIONAL NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 2¢ CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE.

Expertization: 1983 and 2007 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 1647

1873, 2¢ brown (157), remarkably fresh, with vibrant color, a finely etched impression and NH o.g., Very Fine and choice.
Scott $450 for hinged

Expertization: 1993 P.S.E. Certificate for a block.
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Lot 1648

1873, 3¢ green (158), beautifully centered with large to enormous margins, o.g., NH, post office fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $140 for hinged

Expertization: 1991 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1649

1873, 3¢ green, grilled (158e), three large margins, strong color. Original gum. Reperforated. Fine appearance.
Scott $500
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Lot 1650
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1873, 3¢ green (158), rich color, cancelled by a fancy "skull and crossbones" cancel of Pittsburgh, Pa. (HS 1301), stamp small thin spot, choice Very Fine strike.
Estimate 300 - 400

Provenance: Saadi
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Lot 1651

1873, 6¢ dull pink (159), near perfectly centered with warm color, bright paper and full o.g., LH, Extremely Fine.
Scott $475

Expertization: 1992 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1652

1873, 6¢ dull pink, grilled (159b), centered to bottom, strong color and impression, o.g. Fresh and Fine.
Scott $1,800

Expertization: 2005 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1653

1873, 6¢ dull pink, grilled (159b), with a single point break in the grill, strong color, o.g. V.G.
Scott $1,800

Expertization: 2001 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1654

1873, 90¢ rose carmine (166), centered bottom left, clear impression, original gum, a rare 90¢ multiple.
Scott $12,000

Expertization: 1958 P.F. Certificate.
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