Newspaper, 1865, 10¢ blue green, overprinted "Specimen" (Scott PR2S-C var.), with central strike of the blue double oval handstamp, "National Bank Note Co., New York., Jun 24,1875", without gum as issued, tiny corner crease at the upper left and tiny tear at the right, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. The only recorded example with the N.B.N.Co. handstamp, issued 2006 P.F. certificate 446658 (not present).
Scott $600 ++
Estimate $2,000-3,000 (Image)

Scott $600 ++
Estimate $2,000-3,0

Newspaper, 1875, 5¢ dull blue, C.B.N.C. "Hard Paper" Reprint of the 1865 issue, overprinted "Specimen" (Scott PR5S-C var.), with central strike of the blue double oval handstamp, "National Bank Note Co., New York., Jun 24,1875", without gum as issued, small faults, Very Fine appearance. The only recorded example with the N.B.N.C. handstamp, ex Inman, Issued 2006 P.F. certificate #446657 not present.
Scott $400 ++
Estimate $1,500-2,000 (Image)

Scott $400 ++
Estimate $1,500-2,0

Sale No: 757
Lot No:731
Symbol:(Cat No:PR40

Newspaper, 1875, 12¢ pale rose, C.B.N.Co. "Hard Paper" Special Printing (Scott PR40), a premium mint single, without gum as issued, exceptionally well-centered with unusually large margins and choice color, Choice Extremely Fine. Only 1,313 were sold., with a 2004 P.F. certificate.
Scott $1,500
Estimate $2,000-3,000 (Image)

Scott $1,500
Estimate $2,000-3,00

Sale No: 757
Lot No:744
Symbol:Cat No:PR78

Newspaper, 1879, $48 yellow brown, A.B.N.Co. printing (Scott PR78), a choice mint single, o.g., previously hinged, fresh and beautifully centered with marvelous color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.F. certificate graded VF-XF 85.
SMQ VF-XF 85; $990.
Scott $800
Estimate $750-1,000 (Image)

Scott $800
Estimate $750-1,000

Sale No: 757
Lot No:753
Symbol:Cat No:PR92

Newspaper, 1894, 4¢ intense black, Bureau printing (Scott PR92), an extraordinary mint example, wonderfully fresh and mathematically centered with a phenomenal, proof-like impression, Extremely Fine to Superb, Top of the Pop! The highest grade obtained thus far, with a 2006 P.F. certificate graded XF-S 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $1,100 as 90J.

Unpriced in this lofty grade.
Scott $550
Estimate $2,000-3,000 (Image)

Scott $550
Estimate $2,000-3,000

Sale No: 757
Lot No:755
Symbol:Cat No:PR94

Newspaper, 1894, 10¢ intense black, Bureau printing (Scott PR94), o.g., lightly hinged, exceptionally fresh within huge oversized margins, Very Fine, with a 2005 P.F. certificate.
Scott $1,300
Estimate $750-1,000 (Image)

Scott $1,300
Estimate $750-1,000

Sale No: 757
Lot No:759
Symbol:(Cat No:PR111

Newspaper, 1895, $20 slate, Bureau printing, unwatermarked (Scott PR111), a superlative jumbo-margined single, unused without gum, fresh and a beautifully centered, Extremely Fine. A striking example of this rare stamp, Top of the POP! The highest graded example to date, with a 2018 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90J.
SMQ XF 90J; $1,700.
Scott $1,200
Estimate $1,500-2,000 (Image)

Scott $1,200
Estimate $1,500-2,00

Newspaper, 1896, $100 purple, Bureau printing, D.L. watermark (Scott PR125), fresh and well-centered jumbo with a light St. Louis oval cancel and large margins for this, Very Fine, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate graded VF 80J.
SMQ VF 80J; $375.
Scott $300
Estimate $300-400 (Image)

Scott $300
Estimate $300-400