1875 Special Printing, 2¢ dark brown. Without gum as issued, centered to right with intact perfs trimmed at left, rich color, Fine, with 1974 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 168; $6,000.

AN ATTRACTIVE SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE 1875 2¢ CONTINENTAL SPECIAL PRINTING ISSUE. Scott $6,000
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Scott $6,000

1875 Special Printing, 2¢ dark brown. Without gum as issued, centered low with wide margins, intact perfs scissor separated at left and bottom, rich color on bright fresh paper, Fine, with 1988 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 168; $6,000.

AN HANDSOME EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1875 2¢ CONTINENTAL SPECIAL PRINTING ISSUE. Scott $6,000
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Scott $6,000

1875 Special Printing, 3¢ blue green. Without gum as issued, wide margins with perfs clear of design at right, usual scissor separations with intact perfs at right and bottom, stunningly rich intense color and remarkable freshness, F.-V.F., with 1970 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 169; $21,500.

A STRIKING SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE 1875 3¢ CONTINENTAL SPECIAL PRINTING ISSUE. Scott $21,500
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Scott $21,500

1875 Special Printing, 10¢ pale brown. Without gum as issued, scissor separated with intact perforations on three sides, centered to top with nicely balanced margins around, rich bright color, Fine, with 1970 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 172; $17,000.

A RARE SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE 1875 10¢ CONTINENTAL SPECIAL PRINTING ISSUE. Scott $17,000
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Scott $17,000

1875 Special Printing, 10¢ pale brown. Without gum as issued, scissor separated with intact perfs at left and top and large portions on other sides, strong color on bright fresh paper; minute margin tear at bottom (if any), Very Fine appearance, with 1999 A.P.S. certificate.
Scott No. 172; $17,000.

AN ATTRACTIVE FULL MARGIN EXAMPLE OF THE 1875 10¢ CONTINENTAL SPECIAL PRINTING ISSUE. Scott $17,000
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Scott $17,000

1875 Special Printing, 12¢ dark violet. Without gum as issued, scissor separated with intact perfs on three side and partial at bottom, well centered, strong bold color, Very Fine, with 1941 American Board of Experts certificate.
Scott No. 173; $5,500.

AN CHOICE FULL MARGIN EXAMPLE OF THE 1875 15¢ CONTINENTAL SPECIAL PRINTING ISSUE. Scott $5,500
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Scott $5,500

1875 Special Printing, 24¢ dull purple. Without gum as issued, deep rich color and sharp impression, scissor separated with full intact perfs giving the appearance of balanced oversized margins, Very Fine and choice, a lovely and rare 24¢ Continental Special Printing issue, with 1983 and 2002 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 175; $3,400. Scott $3,400
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Scott $3,400

1877, 3¢ C.B.N.C. Washington essay. Complete unadopted design, die on white glazed paper. three different shades, black, blue and scarlet, complete unadopted design, die on white glazed paper, all approximately 36 x 43 mm, gorgeous fresh colors, Extremely Fine. Brazer No. 115aE-Fd.
Scott No. 184-E13b; $2,250. Scott $2,250
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Scott $2,250

1877, 3¢ C.B.N.C. Washington essay, in scarlet. THREE above CENTS, die on white glazed paper. 63 x 58 mm, outstanding shade, Extremely Fine and attractive. Brazer No. 115aE-Fd.
Scott No. 184-E14b; $500. Scott $500
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Scott $500

1879, 6¢ pink. Full o.g., strong bright color, F.-V.F., with 1994 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 186; $900. Scott $900
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Scott $900