The Curtis Collection: 1847-1901 Stamps and Covers continued...

**1870-71 National Bank Note Co. Ungrilled Issue (Scott 145-155)**
Lot	Sym.	Lot Description
3395		6c Carmine (148). Block of eighteen, cancelled by large red grids and tied by light strike of matching "Jackson Mo. Jul. 11" circular datestamp on piece, some perf separations including right vertical row partly detached prior to use, Fine-Very Fine, this is the largest recorded used multiple of Scott 148, really quite spectacular (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 750-1,000 SOLD for $1,400.00 Will close during Public Auction
3396		6c Carmine, 10c Brown, 15c Bright Orange (148, 150, 152). Blocks of four, each with cork cancel, few small faults, Fine-Very Fine appearance, a nice group of used blocks (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 2,485.00 SOLD for $375.00 Will close during Public Auction
3397		7c Vermilion (149). Huge Jumbo margins and almost perfectly centered, bright color, bold New York Foreign Mail circle of wedges cancel, Extremely Fine Jumbo, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $650.00 as 95, $1,675.00 as 98) (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 100.00 SOLD for $650.00 Will close during Public Auction
3398		10c Brown (150). Choice centering with wide and balanced margins, pretty shade, neat strike of "N. York Steamship Jul. 20" circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.F. certificate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 35.00 SOLD for $550.00 Will close during Public Auction
3399		12c Dull Violet (151). Block of six, original gum, center stamp at bottom Mint N.H., most others only lightly hinged, centered to top right A RARE BLOCK OF SIX OF THE 1870 15-CENT UNGRILLED NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE, WITH ONE STAMP IN MINT NEVER-HINGED CONDITION. With 1995 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail $19,750.00 as a block and a pair with no premium for the Mint N.H. stamp. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 1,500-2,000 SOLD for $1,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
3400		12c Dull Violet (151). Balanced wide margins, fresh color on crisp paper, light cork cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Kirke, with 1999 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,300.00), only one has graded higher (at 98) and only four others share this grade (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 220.00 SOLD for $950.00 Will close during Public Auction
3401		12c Dull Violet (151). Block of four, rich color beautifully contrasted by bold strikes of red New York Foreign Mail cancels, exceptionally well-centered, top right stamp single pulled perf at top, top left stamp small corner crease, still Very Fine-Extremely Fine block, ex Twigg-Smith (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 2,250.00 SOLD for $650.00 Will close during Public Auction
3402		12c Dull Violet (151). Pretty shade, tied by large grid cancel, "Chelsea Mass. Dec. 12" circular datestamp on light yellow cover to Hopewell Corner, New Brunswick, 1871 transit backstamps, fresh and Very Fine double-rate use, ex Seybold and Mercedes (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 300-400 SOLD for $160.00 Will close during Public Auction
3403		15c Bright Orange (152). Bright shade, wide balanced margins with long and full perforations all around, bold target cancel, fresh and Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, ex Floyd and Tahoe, with 1993 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $450.00) (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 220.00 SOLD for $600.00 Will close during Public Auction
3404		24c Purple (153). Rich color nicely complemented by red New York Foreign Mail cancel struck at left which leaves entire design clearly visible, fresh and Very Fine, with 2006 P.F. certificate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 230.00 SOLD for $375.00 Will close during Public Auction
3405		24c Purple (153). Block of four, pale pastel shade, bold cork "propeller" cancels, few perf separations expertly strengthened, Very Fine, a rare used block, with 1974 P.F. certificate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 3,500.00 SOLD for $800.00 Will close during Public Auction

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