Sale No: 757
Lot No:270
Symbol:(Cat No:173

1875, 12¢ dark violet, C.B.N.C. "Hard Paper" Special Printing (Scott 173), without gum as issued, a real stunner with the most remarkable color depth and clarity imaginable; Post Office fresh with nicely proportioned margins; "paper fibre" or "paper inclusion" (depending on which certificate you prefer) at left, Very Fine, a choice example with full complete perforations and 100% sound, with 1957 and 1986 P.F. certificates.
Scott $5,500
Estimate $5,000-7,500 (Image)

Scott $5,500
Estimate $5,000-7,50

Sale No: 757
Lot No:271
Symbol:(Cat No:177

1875, 90¢ violet carmine, C.B.N.C. "Hard Paper" Special Printing (Scott 177), without gum as issued, clearly printed in strong color on paper that's day-one fresh; perforations complete on all four sides, Very Fine, a handsome stamp, a top value Special Printing, very rare—one of about nine sound examples with perforations intact on all four sides, with 1955 (Weill-submitted, Louise Boyd Dale-signed), 1988 and 2013 P.F. certificates.
Scott $18,000
Estimate $15,000-20,000 (Image)

Scott $18,000
Estimate $15,000-20