Sale 362

The Country Manor Collection
of High Grade U.S. Stamps and exceptional Postal Stationery


1870-71 National Bank Note Co. Issues
 
 
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Lot 99
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1870, 15¢ orange, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing (141), beautifully centered, wonderful rich color. Light neat target cancel. Tiny corner crease bottom right (invisible to naked eye and really just the corner perf). Extremely Fine appearance, a beautiful stamp.
Scott $1,500

Expertization: with 2005 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 100
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1870, 24¢ purple, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing (142), outstanding centering. Pretty pastel shade with a striking red "cross roads" cancel. Faint corner creases, both completely invisible. Extremely Fine appearance.
Scott $7,250

AN INCREDIBLY ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE OF THE 24¢ BANKNOTE GRILL.

Expertization: with 1998, 2010 P.F. certificates.
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Lot 101
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1870, 30¢ black, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing (143), very well centered. Stunning brilliant intense shade complimented by a pretty red cancel. Trivil corner crease upper right, absolutely invisible from front. Extremely Fine appearance and with great eye appeal.
Scott $3,950

Expertization: with 2000 P.S.E. certificate and 2005 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 102
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1870, 90¢ carmine, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing (144), essentially perfectly centered, strong grill, bright color. Light geometric cancel— light rub at center left not mentioned in cert. Otherwise Extremely Fine.
Scott $2,250

Expertization: with 1966 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 103

1870, 2¢ red brown, N.B.N.C. printing (146), original gum lightly hinged, choice centering, gorgeous color and a sharp impression. Extremely Fine. SSV $1,800 (SMQ $1,750.
Scott $325

A BEAUTIFUL STAMP AND ACTUALLY VERY SCARCE IN THIS CHOICE MINT CONDITION.

Expertization: with 199, 2006, 2021 P.F. certificates, the last graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 104
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1870, 12¢ dull violet, N.B.N.C. printing (151), well centered and exceptionally fresh. Light unobtrusive town postmark. Extremely Fine, stunning used single. SSV $550 (SMQ $500).
Scott $200

Expertization: with 1989, 2008 P.F. certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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