1870-93 Bank Note Issues (Scott 148-225) continued...
| Lot |
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Lot Description |
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| 303 |
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 12c Blackish Violet (162). Original gum, paper h.r.,
incredible deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paperVERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1873 12-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE. A pretty stamp. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 2,400.00
SOLD for $6,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 304 |
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 30c Gray Black (165). Original gum, bright shade and
detailed impression, almost perfectly centered with balanced margins all aroundEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1873 CONTINENTAL PRINTING. A SUPERB STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT. Lost among the 1870 National Grilled and
Ungrilled Issues, 1875 Continental and 1880 American Bank Note Special Printings, and the 1879 and 1888 American Issues is the 30c 1873 Continental printing. Scott 165 is distinguished from its National counterpart by shade and the shape of the
perforations, and from its 1879 American counterpart by paper. Many philatelists -- even intermediate and advanced collectors -- have difficulty classifying Scott 165. When it comes to naming the most elusive Bank Note stamps in choice original-gum
condition, the 30c 1873 is often overlooked. However, go to any serious collection and look for this stamp, and most of the time it is missing or represented by something that compromises quality. The 30c 1870 is frequently found filling the space
for Scott 165. The 30c Continental is extremely rare in any original-gum condition that approaches this example. Blocks have always been rare -- for example, Caspary did not have one; Lilly had one well-centered block of four and an off-center
block of six -- which means that singles could not be harvested from multiples. We hope that collectors who still have a tendency to overlook the 30c Continental will be awakened to its rarity in Extremely Fine original-gum condition by our comments
and recent realizations. With 1972 P.F. certificate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 3,250.00
SOLD for $5,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 305 |
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 30c Gray Black (165). Original gum, intense shade
and impressionVERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1873 30-CENT CONTINNTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE. As explained in the previous lot description, the 30c Continental is rarely encountered in choice original-gum condition. This stamp has
not been on the market for more than 50 years. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 3,250.00
SOLD for $2,300.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 306 |
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 30c Gray Black (165). Intense shade and impression,
well-proportioned margins, bold blue cork cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2014 P.F. certificate (XF 90) (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
145.00
SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 307 |
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 90c Rose Carmine (166). Original gum, intense shade,
reperfed at top, Fine appearance (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 2,250.00
SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 308 |
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 1c Ultramarine, Special Printing (167). Without gum
as issued, scissors-separated as almost always but with full perforations on two sides, bright color and paper, small expert repair at lower right not readily apparentVERY FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE
COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. Our recently updated census records for Scott 167 contain 45 certified examples. Unpublished Census No. 167-UNC-30. With 1973 A.P.S. certificate. PFC no. 36353 which states "genuine, slightly toned and with a small
piece out at bottom" no longer accompanies. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
17,500.00
SOLD for $3,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 309 |
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 2c Dark Brown, Special Printing (168). Without gum
as issued, scissors-separated as usual but with intact perforations on all four sides, rich color on bright paperVERY FINE. AN ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE OF THE 1875 2-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. Our recently updated
census records for Scott 168 contain only 56 copies certified as genuine. Census No. 168-UNC-11. With 1982 P.F. certificate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 8,000.00
SOLD for $2,300.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 310 |
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 7c Reddish Vermilion, Special Printing (171).
Without gum as issued, radiant color, scissors-separated as usual but with intact perforations on all sidesVERY FINE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 7-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. Our recently updated census records
for Scott 171 contain 70 certified examples. Most stamps were scissors-separated, affecting the perforations on at least one side and in some cases two or three sides. The stamp offered here, with virtually intact perforations on all sides, superb
centering, and remarkably vibrant color is, in our opinion, a great condition rarity. Unpublished Census No. 171-UNC-29. With 1976 and 2013 P.F. certificates.
(Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
5,250.00
SOLD for $2,200.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 311 |
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 24c Dull Purple, Special Printing (175). Without gum
as issued, deep rich color, full perforations on all sidesVERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. Our recently updated census records for Scott 175 contain approximately 100
examples. Unpublished Census No. 175-UNC-06. With 1971 P.F. certificate. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
4,500.00
SOLD for $2,700.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 312 |
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 2c Vermilion (178). Slightly disturbed original gum
from hinge removal, exceptionally wide margins and vivid color, Extremely Fine, with 1976 P.F. certificate (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 350.00
SOLD for $225.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 313 |
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 2c Vermilion (178). Intense shade nicely
complemented by blue circle of V's cancel, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $65.00 as 90, $325.00 as 95)
(Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
15.00
SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
