1870, 30¢ black, N.B.N.C. printing. Remarkably well centered within large even margins, deep rich color with a proof-like impression, neat segmented cork cancel, Extremely Fine to Superb, only four stamps graded higher, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $2,000).
Scott No. 154; $275.

A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 30¢ 1873 NATIONAL BANK NOTE ISSUE IN OUTSTANDING OVERALL CONDITION. US$0 (Image)

Scott $275

Sale No: 111
Lot No:3111
Symbol:Cat No:160

1873, 7¢ orange vermilion, C.B.N.C. printing. O.g., lightly hinged, well centered amid nicely balanced margins, rich bright color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, a very scarce mint stamp so nice, with 1975, 1993 & 2007 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (VF-XF 85, SSV $1,500).
Scott No. 160; $1,000. US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,000

Sale No: 111
Lot No:3112
Symbol:Cat No:166

1873, 90¢ rose carmine, C.B.N.C. printing. O.g., hinged, radiant color on bright post office fresh paper, attractive margins and centering, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 1997 P.F. & 2004 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (VF-XF 85, SMQ $3,150).
Scott No. 166; $2,100.

A WONDERFUL BRILLIANT MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 1873 90¢ CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE ISSUE. US$0 (Image)

Scott $2,100

Sale No: 111
Lot No:3113
Symbol:Cat No:183

1879, 2¢ vermilion, A.B.N.C. printing. Solely, o.g., never hinged, precision centering amid large evenly balanced margins, strong radiant color on bright fresh paper, Extremely Fine to Superb, a stunning never hinged gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate Graded XF-Superb 95, SMQ $2,900, with only 5 graded higher, the highest being a solely example graded 98.
Scott No. 183; $370. US$0 (Image)

Scott $370

Sale No: 111
Lot No:3114
Symbol:Cat No:184

1879, 3¢ green, A.B.N.C. printing. Two singles tied by cork cancel on 1880 cover addressed to the Imperial University, Tokyo Japan, postmarked light Ohio town cancel (perhaps Columbus), taxed on arrival with "Due" in circle handstamp with manuscript blue crayon "8", on reverse is Japan 2s strip of 4 and cancelled by chop handstamps, cover opened for display, Very Fine.
Scott No. 184; Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. US$1,500-2,000 (Image)

Est. $1,500-2,000

Sale No: 111
Lot No:3115
Symbol:(Cat No:201

1880, 30¢ greenish black, A.B.N.C. "Soft Paper" Special Printing. Stitch watermark at right, rich color on crisp paper, wide margins, without gum as issued, Extremely Fine, ex-Frank B. Allen, with 1950 and 2005 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 201; $22,500.

A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE 1880 30¢ AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. THIS STAMP RANKS AMONG THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE.

The Philatelic Foundation records approximately 45 certified copies of Scott 201. Sound and centered examples are extremely rare -- 15 have faults and of the sound copies very few compare favorably to the example offered here. US$0 (Image)

Scott $22,500

Sale No: 111
Lot No:3116
Symbol:Cat No:216

1888, 5¢ indigo. O.g., never hinged, precision centering within large beautifully balanced margins, deep bold color and particularly fresh, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2019 P.S.A.G. & 2022 P.F. certificates, both Graded (XF-Sup 95, SSV $6,500).
Scott No. 216; $675.

AN OUTSTANDING GEM NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1888 5¢ GARFIELD BANKNOTE ISSUE. US$0 (Image)

Scott $675

1888, 90¢ purple. Remarkably well centered within large margins, beautiful rich color on bright paper, face-free handstamp cancel, Extremely Fine, ex-Myerson, with 2007 and 2021 P.S.E. certificates, both Graded (XF-S 95, SMQ $1,650).
Scott No. 218; $225.

AN OUTSTANDING GEM USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1888 90¢ PURPLE WITH AN UNOBTRUSIVE FACE-FREE CANCEL.

Most 90¢ Bank Note issues have heavy handstamp cancels obliterating the design, the example offered here graded 95 with the Perry vignette fully visible is extraordinary. US$0 (Image)

Scott $225

1888, 90¢ purple. Registry oval cancels, precision centering amid wide margins, deep bold color and bright paper, Extremely Fine to Superb, a lovely used high value, with 2023 P.S.A.G. certificate Graded (95, SSV $1,500).
Scott No. 218; $225. US$0 (Image)

Scott $225

Sale No: 111
Lot No:3119
Symbol:Cat No:219D

1890, 2¢ lake. O.g., never hinged, choice centering amid wide margins, deep bold color on bright paper, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.F. certificate Graded (VF-XF 85, SSV $825).
Scott No. 219D; $475. US$0 (Image)

Scott $475

Sale No: 111
Lot No:3120
Symbol:Cat No:219D

1890, 2¢ lake. O.g., lightly hinged, rich intense color, exceptional centering amid beautifully balanced margins, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 1990 P.F. & 2004 P.S.E. certificate, latter Graded XF-Superb 95, SMQ $800, with only 5 graded higher in any mint state.
Scott No. 219D; $150. US$0 (Image)

Scott $150

1890, 2¢ carmine, cap on both "2's" variety. Light unobtrusive cancel, precise centering amid huge margins all around, rich radiant color and a light unobtrusive cancel with caps clearly visible on both sides, a Superb jumbo, a truly remarkable gem of this scarce major plate variety, with 2012 P.S.A.G. & 2014 P.F. certificates, Graded (95J by P.S.A.G. & XF-S 95 XQ by P.F., SSV $475 for 95).
Scott No. 220c; $35. US$0 (Image)

Scott $35

Sale No: 111
Lot No:3122
Symbol:Cat No:225

1893, 8¢ lilac. O.g., never hinged, precision centering amid large margins, rich color on bright fresh paper, Extremely Fine to Superb, a lovely gem stamp, ex-W. Floyd, with 1993, 2001 P.F. & 2007 P.S.E. certificate, last Graded XF-Superb 95, SMQ $1,400, with only 11 graded higher.
Scott No. 225; $135. US$0 (Image)

Scott $135

Sale No: 111
Lot No:3123
Symbol:Cat No:228

1890, 30¢ black. O.g., never hinged, precise centering amid large well balanced margins, deep color enhancing a crisp detailed impression, remarkable freshness, Extremely Fine to Superb, with only three examples graded higher, with 1976, 2002 P.F. and 2004 & 2017 P.S.E. certificates, the latter two Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $7,500).
Scott No. 228; $900.

A WONDERFUL LARGE MARGIN NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1890 30¢ SMALL BANKNOTE ISSUE. US$0 (Image)

Scott $900