1875-87 Continental and American Bank Note Co. Issues (Scott 178-218)
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
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| 550 |
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 2c Vermilion (178). Beautiful centering with Jumbo margins, vibrant color, bold strike of New York Foreign Mail geometric cancel (Weiss Type GE-EP3), Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.F.
certificate (XF 90 Jumbo) (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
15.00
SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 551 |
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 1c Dark Ultramarine (182). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, choice centering with well-balanced margins, long and full perforationsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED
EXAMPLE OF THE 1879 ONE-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE, SCOTT 182. With 2000, 2005 and 2007 P.F. certificates (XF 90) (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
925.00
SOLD for $1,800.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 552 |
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 6c Pink (186). Original gum, lightly hinged, uncommonly wide margins and precise centering, fresh and bright with the classic pastel Pink color of the 1879 American Bank Note Co. soft paper
issueEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT 1879 AMERICAN BANK NOTE ISSUE. This is a difficult issue to find in such choice condition. Collectors who are waiting for a similarly-centered Mint N.H. copy are
advised to consider the stamp offered here -- we have offered only one Mint N.H. single since keeping computerized records (in the Odeneal collection, which realized $12,000 hammer). (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
950.00
SOLD for $5,250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 553 |
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 6c Pink (186). Slightly disturbed original gum, wide margins and lovely color, Very Fine and choice (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
950.00
SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 554 |
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 30c Full Black (190). Small area of disturbed original gum from hinge removal, intense shade and crisp impression, Fine (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
950.00
SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 555 |
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 30c Full Black (190). Original gum, ample to wide margins, small old paper h.r., couple small thin spots, Fine appearance (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
950.00
SOLD for $120.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 556 |
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 90c Carmine (191). Slightly disturbed original gum, pretty pastel color, tiny thin spot, Fine appearance (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
2,250.00
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 557 |
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 6c Rose (208). Original gum, barely hinged, unusually wide margins and quite well-centered, fresh, pristine color, very light horizontal bend of little consequence, otherwise Extremely Fine (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
775.00
SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 558 |
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 2c Red Brown (210). Mint N.H., deep rich color and nicely balanced margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1998 P.F. certificate (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
130.00
SOLD for $140.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 559 |
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 2c Red Brown (210). Mathematically perfect centering, brilliant color, gorgeous strike of "Wheel of Fortune" fancy cancel, long and full perforations all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM.
THIS FANTASTIC STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF GEM 100 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE. THIS STAMP WAS ALSO RECENTLY FEATURED ON THE FRONT COVER OF THE SPRING 2011 STAMP MARKET
QUARTERLY. With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $360.00 as 98 does not adequately convey its rarity). This is the highest grade awarded to date and the only example to achieve this grade. The odds of
finding another Gem 100 which also has a fancy cancel are slim indeed. (Image) Search for
comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
0.75
SOLD for $4,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 560 |
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 2c Pale Red Brown, Special Printing, Horizontal Pair, Imperforate Between (211Bc). Unused (no gum), several thin spots, couple negligible surface scuffs, otherwise Fine appearance, Scott Retail as
original gum (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
2,000.00
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction |
