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 2c Vermilion (178). Mint
N.H., brilliant color on crisp paper, choice centering with wide and
balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED
EXAMPLE OF THE 1875 2-CENT VERMILION CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY
ISSUE. A search of our computerized records indicates that this stamp
is exceedingly difficult to fine in Mint N.H. and centered condition,
despite its modest catalogue value. Collectors of superb Mint N.H. stamps
would do well to pay attention to the example offered here. With 1995
P.F. certificate for block of four. With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb
95, SMQ $1,700.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date. (Image) |
475.00
SOLD for $4,250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 5c Blue (179). Mint
N.H. with part imprint at top, deep rich color on bright paper, choice
centering with enormous margins at top and bottomEXTREMELY FINE. A
BREATHTAKING MINT NEVER-HINGED 1875 5-CENT TAYLOR PRINTED BY CONTINENTAL
BANK NOTE COMPANY. A TRUE CONDITION RARITY. Although large multiples
of the 5c Taylor American printing on soft paper (Scott 185) have provided
Mint Never-Hinged singles, the 1875 Continental is very scarce in Mint
Never-Hinged condition and rare in this grade. We have only offered offered
three other Mint N.H. examples since keeping computerized records With
1988 and 2000 P.F. certificates. Scott Retail as hinged (Image) |
850.00
SOLD for $3,750.00
Will close during Public Auction |
