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The Dr. Armando Grassi Collection of Classic Unite 1873-75 Continental Bank Note Co. Issue
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3382
Symbol: Cat No: 156
1873, 1¢ ultramarine, C.B.N.C. printing. O.g., lightly hinged, beautifully centered, bright fresh color with detailed impression, Extremely Fine and choice, with 1998 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 156; $200.
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3383
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 156
1873, 1¢ ultramarine, C.B.N.C. printing. Perfectly centered with large even margins, bright fresh color and all complimented by nice Crossroads cancel in blue, an Extremely Fine gem,ex-"Natalee Grace", with 2007 P.S.E. certificate Graded XF 90 Jumbo. Scott No. 156; $6.
AN OUTSTANDING GEM EXAMPLE WHOSE BEAUTY CAN NOT BE OVERSTATED.
1873, 2¢ brown, C.B.N.C. printing. Immaculate o.g., never hinged, well centered, deep color with detailed impression, Extremely Fine and choice, with 1999 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 157; $325.
AN OUTSTANDING MINT NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1873 2¢ CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE STAMP WHICH IS VERY DIFFICULT TO FIND IN THIS GEM CONDITION.
1873, 2¢ dark brown, C.B.N.C. printing. O.g., very lightly hinged, well centered, deep color with sharp impression; tiny perf tear at top right, otherwise Very Fine, a nice example of this distinct shade, with 1983 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 157; $325.
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3386
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 157
1873, 2¢ brown, C.B.N.C. printing. Outstanding centering, sharp impression, very light cancel, an Extremely Fine gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $300), with only four graded higher. Scott No. 157; $25.
1873, 3¢ green, C.B.N.C. printing. O.g., never hinged, outstanding center and color, detailed impression with Post Office freshness, Extremely Fine and choice, with 1998 P.F. & 2007 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 158; $110 for hinged.
A MAGNIFICENT STAMP RARELY FOUND IN THIS NEVER HINGED GEM CONDITION.
1873, 3¢ green, C.B.N.C. printing, grilled. O.g., very lightly hinged, near perfect centering with large even margins, bright Post Office fresh color and strong grill impression, Extremely Fine and rare, a gorgeous example of this seldom seen grill variety, with 2002 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 158e; $550.
1873, 6¢ dull pink, C.B.N.C. printing. O.g., very lightly hinged, near perfect centering, outstanding color and freshness, Extremely Fine and choice, with 1992 & 2007 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 159; $375.
A TRUE GEM IN TERMS OF GUM, CENTERING AND OVERALL POST OFFICE FRESH CONDITION - A BEAUTY TO BEHOLD.
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3391
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 159
1873, 6¢ dull pink, C.B.N.C. printing. Beautifully centered with large even margins, bright color, cancelled by lovely strike New York Foreign Mail (Weiss ST-MP4) socked-on-the-nose, Extremely Fine, a lovely stamp with great eye appeal, with 2010 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 159; $18.
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3392
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 159
1873, 6¢ dull pink, C.B.N.C. printing. Outstanding centering, bright fresh color, cancelled by New York Foreign Mail (Weiss GE-C7), Extremely Fine and choice, with 2001 A.P.S. & 2017 P.S.E. certificates, latter Graded (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $325). Scott No. 159; $18.
A VERY DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND IN THIS GEM CONDITION - ONLY FOUR EXAMPLES GRADED HIGHER BY THE P.S.E.
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3393
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 159
1873, 6¢ dull pink, C.B.N.C. printing. Huge jumbo margins, lovely pastel color, cancelled by 8 Pedal Rosette socked-on-the-nose, an Extremely Fine gem, with 2012 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 159; $18.
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3394
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 159
1873, 6¢ dull pink, C.B.N.C. printing. Rich color, bold strike of Negative Numeral "20" in Octagon (Weiss ST-8P5) fancy cancel and part of town cancel at bottom, Extremely Fine and choice,ex-Gorham, with 2012 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 159; $18.
AN EXCEPTIONAL STRIKE AND A HANDSOME STAMP IN EVERY POSSIBLE ASPECT.
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3395
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 159 var.
1873, 6¢ dull pink, C.B.N.C. printing, ribbed paper. Wide margins, bright rich color, neat duplex cancel, Very Fine, a lovely example of this scarce paper variety, with 2004 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 159 var.; $60.
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3396
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 159
1873, 6¢ dull pink, C.B.N.C. printing. Horizontal strip of 3, cancelled by two beautiful strikes of New York Foreign Mail (Weiss ST-MP3) socked-on-the-nose, bright fresh color, Extremely Fine fancy cancels, with 2012 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 159; Estimate $300 - 400.
A GORGEOUS STRIP WITH THESE HANDSOME CANCELLATIONS WHICH IS RARELY FOUND IN THIS CHOICE SOUND CONDITION.
1873, 7¢ orange vermilion, C.B.N.C. printing. O.g., previously hinged, near perfect centering with balanced margins, vivid color and proof-like impression clearly showing the secret marks, Extremely Fine and choice, with 2000 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 160; $1,000.
A BEAUTIFUL CENTERED EXAMPLE OF THE 1873 7¢ CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE ISSUE - A RARE STAMP IN THIS GEM CONDITION.
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3398
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 160
1873, 7¢ orange vermilion, C.B.N.C. printing. Cancelled by blue French Entry Marking and trace of red transit at lower left, beautifully centered, bright color with detailed impression on fresh white paper, an Extremely Fine gem,ex-Kirke, Morton, with 2004 P.F. & 2005 P.S.E. certificates, latter Graded (XF-Superb 95). Scott No. 160; Estimate $750 - 1,000.
AN OUTSTANDING GEM WHICH IS RARELY FOUND CANCELLED BY A FOREIGN MARKING.
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3399
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 160
1873, 7¢ orange vermilion, C.B.N.C. printing. Well centered within large margins, deep color & impression, cancelled by outstanding strike of New York Foreign Mail (Weiss ST-MP3) socked-on-the-nose, an Extremely Fine gem, with 1995 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 160; $85.
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3400
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 160
1873, 7¢ orange vermilion, C.B.N.C. printing. Choice centering with large even margins, rich color and deep impression, cancelled by two strikes of New York Foreign Mail (Weiss GE-EN5), an Extremely Fine gem, with 1999 P.F. & 2009 P.S.E. certificates, latter Graded (XF 90). Scott No. 160; $85.
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3401
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 160
1873, 7¢ orange vermilion, C.B.N.C. printing. Beautifully centered with rich color, cancelled by scarce New York Foreign Mail (Weiss RE-N6) socked-on-the-nose, Extremely Fine,ex-Kirke, with 1987, 2002 P.F. & 2005 P.S.E. certificates, last Graded (VF-XF 85). Scott No. 160; Estimate $150 - 200.
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3402
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 160
1873, 7¢ orange vermilion, C.B.N.C. printing. Nicely centered, rich color, cancelled by bold New York Foreign Mail (Weiss ST-8P4) and portion of red town cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 2010 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 160; $85.
1873, 10¢ brown, C.B.N.C. printing. O.g., lightly hinged, outstanding centering with unusually wide margins, rich color and proof like impression, long and full perforations, Extremely Fine and choice, with 1999 P.F. & 2008 P.S.E. certificates. Scott No. 161; $800.
A GEM ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1873 10¢ CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE.
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3404
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 161
1873, 10¢ brown, C.B.N.C. printing. Near perfect centering, deep color and sharp impression, wonderful strike of New York Foreign Mail (Weiss ST-MP4) cancel, Extremely Fine and choice, with 2009 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 161; Estimate $500 - 750.
AN OUTSTANDING STAMP IN GEM CONDITION COMPLIMENTED BY THIS OUTSTANDING CANCELLATION.
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3405
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 161
1873, 10¢ brown, C.B.N.C. printing. Nicely centered, sharp detailed impression, rich color, cancelled by perfect strike of fancy Geometric similar to those used in New Orleans, Extremely Fine and choice, with 2002 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 161; Estimate $300 - 400.
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3406
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 161
1873, 10¢ brown, C.B.N.C. printing. Outstanding centering with jumbo margins, rich color, blue Leaf cancel, an Extremely Fine gem, a lovely stamp with this attractive color cancel, ex-V. Morris, with 1997 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 161; $25.
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3407
Symbol: Cat No: 161 var.
1873, 10¢ brown, C.B.N.C. printing, silk fiber paper. O.g., lightly hinged, beautifully centered with immense margins, rich color, sharp proof-like impression on bright fresh paper, an Extremely Fine gem,ex-Wingate, with 1984 & 1997 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 161 var.; $1,400.
A REMARKABLE EXAMPLE OF THE 1873 10¢ CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE ISSUE - THIS SILK-PAPER VARIETY IS LIKELY THE FINEST KNOWN.
The distinctiveness of this variety lies in the minuscule dark silk fibers dispersed throughout the paper, discernible only under close scrutiny. It is a characteristic shared with various other Continental printings, including the 1875 Issue, but notably absent in the National and American printings. Seasoned and well-informed philatelists will readily recognize and value the rarity of this stamp's paper type and its exceptional condition.
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3408
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 161 var.
1873, 10¢ brown, C.B.N.C. printing, silk fiber paper. Beautifully centered with full perforations, rich color complimented by lovely blue target cancel, Extremely Fine and choice, with 1990 P.F. & 2008 P.S.E. certificates, latter Graded (XF 90). Scott No. 161 var.; Estimate $300 - 400.
A GORGEOUS EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE VARIETY WHICH IS RARELY OFFERED IN THE MARKETPLACE.
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3410
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 162
1873, 12¢ blackish violet, C.B.N.C. printing. Beautifully centered, intense color and Post Office freshness, cancelled by attractive red New York Foreign Mail, an Extremely Fine gem, a gorgeous stamp of the utmost beauty,ex-Emerson, with 2012 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 162; Estimate $300 - 400.
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3411
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 162
1873, 12¢ blackish violet, C.B.N.C. printing. Outstanding centering with large even margins, rich color, detailed impression, cancelled by blue segmented cork, an Extremely Fine gem, with 1997 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 162; $135.
1873, 15¢ yellow orange, C.B.N.C. printing. O.g., lightly hinged, beautifully centered, bright color, Extremely Fine and rare, with 1997 P.S.E. & 2007 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 163; $1,900.
A STUNNING ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1873 15¢ CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE ISSUE.
The 1873 15¢ Continental Bank Note Issue with excellent centering and vibrant color with original gum are hardly ever found. This stamp possesses all the qualities one could wish for and unquestionably ranks among the finest specimens we have ever offered.
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3413
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 163
1873, 15¢ yellow orange, C.B.N.C. printing. Outstanding centering with large even margins, vibrant color nicely complemented by ultramarine radial cork cancel, an Extremely Fine gem,ex-Morton, with 2001 P.F., 2005 & 2010 P.S.E. certificates, last two Graded (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $1,200). Scott No. 163; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
A PHENOMENAL STAMP, ONLY ONE GRADES HIGHER (AT 95J), THE EXAMPLE OFFERED HERE IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE WITH A COLOR CANCELLATION.
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3414
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 163
1873, 15¢ yellow orange, C.B.N.C. printing. Cancelled by attractive Shaded Star socked-on-the-nose, well centered, rich color, Extremely Fine, a unique item with this stunning cancellation, with 1998 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 163; Estimate $500 - 750.
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3415
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 163
1873, 15¢ yellow orange, C.B.N.C. printing. Virtually perfect centering, vibrant rich color, neat segmented cork cancel socked-on-the-nose, an Extremely Fine gem, a very difficult stamp to fine in this choice condition, with 1996 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 163; $150.
1873, 30¢ gray black, C.B.N.C. printing. O.g., very lightly hinged, well centered with outstanding impression on fresh paper, fresh & Extremely Fine, with 1993 P.F. & P.S.E. certificates. Scott No. 165; $3,750.
ONE OF THE FINEST ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLES OF THE 1873 30¢ CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE ISSUE, DISPLAYING SOFT CHARCOAL GRAY SHADE WITH A GREENISH CAST THAT IS CHARACTERISTIC OF THE CONTINENTAL PRINTING.
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3417
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 165
1873, 30¢ gray black, C.B.N.C. printing. Outstanding centering with well proportioned margins, crisp shade which is beautifully complemented by blue Cincinnati, O. cds socked-on-the-nose, Extremely Fine and choice, with 2007 P.F. certificate Graded (XF 90). Scott No. 165; Estimate $500 - 750.
A VERY PRETTY STAMP WHOSE BEAUTY CAN NOT BE CAPTURED BY A NUMERIC GRADE WHICH IS BASED SOLELY ON CENTERING.
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3418
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 165
1873, 30¢ gray black, C.B.N.C. printing. Beautifully centered, lovely color on fresh paper, light cancel in purple, Extremely Fine and choice, a lovely stamp particularly with this scarce purple cancel. Scott No. 165; $145. US$0 (Image)
Scott $145
Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 400.00
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Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3419
Symbol: Cat No: 166
1873, 90¢ rose carmine, C.B.N.C. printing. O.g., lightly hinged, perfect centering with large even margins, vibrant color, sharp impression and Post Office freshness, a Superb gem, with 1982, 1998 P.F. & 2009 P.S.E. certificates, last Graded (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $7,500). Scott No. 166; $2,100.
THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST MINT ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLES OF THE 1873 90¢ CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE IN EXISTENCE - A STAMP OF UNMATCHED BEAUTY.
We do not understand why this gem with perfect centering, gum, color and impression did not receive the grade of Superb 98. We have reviewed the four stamps which are graded higher, one graded 95J, two graded 98 and one 98J. The 98J example has disturbed gum and this example is on a par with the two graded 98 examples. Images of the two others, Graded 98 can be found here.
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3420
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 166
1873, 90¢ rose carmine, C.B.N.C. printing. Well centered, fresh color with attractive purple cork cancel, Extremely Fine and a scarce color cancellation,ex-V. Morris, with 1992 & 1996 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 166; $365.
1875, 2¢ vermilion, C.B.N.C. printing. O.g., lightly hinged, gorgeous centering with large margins, bright color with detailed impression, an Extremely Fine gem, with 1999 P.F. & 2008 P.S.E. certificates, latter Graded (XF 90, SMQ $675). Scott No. 178; $325.
AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THIS 1875 2¢ VERMILION BANK NOTE WITH ONLY ONE OTHER WHICH SHARES THIS GRADE AND ONE EXAMPLE GRADED HIGHER (95).
1875, 2¢ vermilion, C.B.N.C. printing, grilled. O.g., very lightly hinged, perfectly centered with pronounced grill, deep color, an Extremely Fine gem, with 1995 & 2008 P.F. certificates, latter Graded (XF-Superb 95). Scott No. 178c; $1,200.
AN EXTREMELY RARE ORIGINAL GUM 1875 2¢ CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE WITH GRILL.
These experimental grills are very rare with only a handful in existence today. As a point of reference, both the P.F. and the P.S.E. have graded one sole example each. The P.S.E. in VG 50 and the P.F. this outstanding single in XF-Superb 95.
1875, 5¢ blue, C.B.N.C. printing. O.g., lightly hinged, beautifully centered with large margins, bright color and Post Office freshness, Extremely Fine and choice, with 2002 P.F. & 2008 P.S.E. certificates, latter Graded (XF 90, SMQ $1,350. Scott No. 179; $700.
A GORGEOUS ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1875 5¢ TAYLOR BANK NOTE. A VERY RARE STAMP IN THIS CONDITION WITH ONLY THREE EXAMPLES GRADED HIGHER BY THE P.S.E.
The 1875 printing, Scott 179, is much more difficult to find in this gem condition than its 1879 counterpart, Scott 185, which is more readily available.
1875, 5¢ blue, C.B.N.C. printing, grilled. O.g., lightly hinged, deep rich color, nice centering, very strong grill impression which causes a few tiny paper breaks (not mentioned on certificate since this is a normal occurrence for these grills), Very Fine and attractive,ex-Zoellner, with 1992 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 179c; $9,500.
A RARE ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1875 5¢ CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE WITH GRILL.
It is thought that the Continental grills were produced as an experiment in 1876, following a stamp-cleaning court trial that reignited concerns about stamp re-use. The rare J Grills are mainly from the Worthington collection, which was sold in 1917. It is widely believed that the majority, if not all, of the examples in the possession of collectors originated from the archives of Charles F. Steel, who held the patent for the grilling machines utilized from 1867 to 1873.
