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The David Wingate Collection of United States Stamps continued...

1875 Continental Bank Note Co. Hard Paper Special Printing (Scott 167-177, 180-181)

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1c Ultramarine, Special Printing (167). Without gum as issued, rich color and detailed impression on bright paper, scissors-separated as almost always but with perfs intact on three sides, choice centering

EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL AND RARE SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING.

Our census of Scott 167 contains 45 certified examples. Of these, fewer than ten have perforations all around and perhaps a dozen have perforations on three sides, many of which have faults.

Census No. 167-UNC-29. With 1948 P.F. certificate (Image)

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$ 14,000.00

SOLD for $5,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

223

2c Dark Brown, Special Printing (168). Without gum as issued, perfs scissors-separated as usual but intact on two sides, wide margins, small central thin spot

VERY FINE APPEARANCE. AN ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE OF THE 1875 2-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING.

Our census of Scott 168 contains only 57 copies certified as genuine. Many have perfs scissors-trimmed on at least one side and many have perforations into the design. The example offered here is very presentable.

Census No. 168-UNC-19. With 1957 P.F. certificate (Image)

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$ 6,000.00

SOLD for $2,200.00
Will close during Public Auction

224

3c Blue Green, Special Printing (169). Without gum as issued, deep rich color, perfs scissors-separated as usual but intact on two sides, wide margins other sides

VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT CONTINENTAL HARD-PAPER SPECIAL PRINTING, SCOTT 169.

Our census of Scott 169 contains 35 examples certified as genuine by The Philatelic Foundation (including one on cover). Of these, only three have perforations all around and are confirmed as sound. The example offered here, in sound condition, with balanced margins and full perforations on three sides, should be considered desirable.

Census No. 169-UNC-23. With 1948 P.F. certificate (Image)

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$ 21,500.00

SOLD for $8,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

225

6c Dull Rose, Special Printing (170). Without gum as issued, rich color on crisp paper, intact perforations on all sides, small tear at top right, few small toned spots on a few perfs at right, small blue ink mark at top left

VERY FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE 1875 6-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING.

Our census of Scott 170 contains 35 certified examples. Of these, approximately half have full perforations on all sides.

Census No. 170-UNC-09. With 1952 P.F. certificate (Image)

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$ 18,000.00

SOLD for $4,500.00
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226

7c Reddish Vermilion, Special Printing (171). Without gum as issued, intense shade and vivid color, perfectly centered, scissors-separated as usual but showing part of perfs all around and full perfs at top, left and bottom

FRESH AND EXTREMELY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 1875 7-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING.

Our census of Scott 171 contains 71 certified examples plus one uncertified copy. Most stamps were scissors-separated, affecting the perforations on at least one side.

Census No. 171-UNC-71. With 1999 P.F. certificate (Image)

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$ 4,000.00

SOLD for $4,500.00
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227

10c Pale Brown, Special Printing (172). Without gum as issued, scissors-separated as usual with full and intact perforations on three sides, s.e. at left, deep rich color, tiny perf tear at top left

VERY FINE APPEARANCE. AN ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. LESS THAN 40 ARE BELIEVED TO EXIST.

Our census of Scott 172 contains 37 certified examples. A majority of these are scissors-separated into the perforations on at least one side. The example offered here, with wide margins and full perforations on three sides, is better than most.

Census No. 172-UNC-17. With 1948 P.F. certificate (Image)

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$ 17,000.00

SOLD for $5,250.00
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228

12c Dark Violet, Special Printing (173). Without gum as issued, scissors-separated as usual with intact perfs on three sides, s.e. at left, intense color on bright paper

VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING.

Our recently updated census records for Scott 173 contain 71 certified examples.

Census No. 173-UNC-22. With 1948 P.F. certificate (Image)

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$ 5,500.00

SOLD for $2,300.00
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229

15c Bright Orange, Special Printing (174). Without gum as issued, vibrant color, perfs scissors-separated as usual with full perforations on three sides, few unpunched perfs at top left, perforations are clear of the design on all sides

VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING.

Only 39 certified examples are contained in our census.

Census No. 174-UNC-33. With 1960 P.F. certificate. (Image)

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$ 15,500.00

SOLD for $5,750.00
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230

24c Dull Purple, Special Printing (175). Without gum as issued, perfs scissors-separated as usual with intact perforations on two sides, s.e. at right and bottom, rich color on bright paper

VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING.

Our census of Scott 175 contains approximately 100 examples.

Census No. 175-UNC-54. Ex Golin. Faint red backstamp. With 1952 P.F. certificate (Image)

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$ 3,400.00

SOLD for $2,400.00
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231

30c Greenish Black, Special Printing (176). Without gum as issued, perfs scissors-separated but intact on three sides, s.e. at bottom where extra wide margin, lovely shade and impression

VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING.

Many examples of the Continental Bank Note special printings were separated by scissors, and so are often found with perforations partly missing or entirely trimmed away. Our recently updated census records for Scott 176 contain 50 copies. Of these, only three or four have perforations on all four sides.

Census No. 176-UNC-09. With 1948 P.F. certificate (Image)

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$ 12,000.00

SOLD for $4,250.00
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232

90c Violet Carmine, Special Printing (177). Without gum as issued, perfs scissors-separated as usual but intact on all sides, appears to be partly reperfed but not mentioned as such on accompanying certificate, rich color

VERY FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1875 CONTINENLA BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING.

Our census of Scott 177 contains 46 certified examples. Census No. 177-UNC-04. Ex "Ambassador", Seymour and Golin. With 1991 P.F. certificate. (Image)

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$ 18,000.00

SOLD for $6,125.00
Will close during Public Auction