1870-88 Bank Note Issues (Scott 145 thru 166) continued...
Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
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734 |
FC |
15c Bright Orange
(152). Radiant color nicely contrasted by Chicago blue "Gin" Barrel
fancy cancel, Extremely Fine strike of this desirable fancy cancel,
with 1986 P.F. certificate (Image) |
E. 750-1,000
SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction |
735 |
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24c Purple (153).
Original gum, incredibly fresh and bright with vivid color, exceptionally
well-centered VERY FINE AND CHOICE. THE 24-CENT 1870 NATIONAL IS
RARELY SEEN IN THIS CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION . With 1990 P.F.
certificate (Image) |
2,000.00
SOLD for $1,600.00
Will close during Public Auction |
736 |
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24c Purple (153).
Perfectly centered with well-balanced margins, brilliant color, bold strike
of red New York Foreign Mail cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A
SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 24-CENT NATIONAL IN THE FINEST CONDITION
ATTAINABLE. PARTICULARLY DESIRABLE WITH THE RED NEW YORK FOREIGN MAIL
CANCEL. With 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95) (Image) |
175.00
SOLD for $3,750.00
Will close during Public Auction |
737 |
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24c Purple (153). Deep
rich color, used with 6c Carmine (148), cancelled by bold strikes of
quartered cork, "New Orleans La. Jun. 12" circular datestamp on 1872 folded
letter to Bordeaux, France, red "New York Paid 12 Jun. 19" credit
datestamp, red London transit datestamp and "PD" in oval, French transit
and receiving datestamps, fresh and Very Fine, overpaid for the
fully-prepaid rate via British Mail
(Image) |
E. 2,000-3,000
SOLD for $1,400.00
Will close during Public Auction |
738 |
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30c Black (154).
Original gum, small h.r., choice centering with wide margins, beautiful
deep charcoal shade and detailed impression EXTREMELY FINE. THE 1870
30-CENT NATIONAL UNGRILLED ISSUE IS ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT OF ALL BANK
NOTE ISSUES TO FIND IN SOUND, WELL-CENTERED, ORIGINAL-GUM
CONDITION. During the past few years, we have offered a few superb
original-gum examples of other 30-cent Bank Note Printings, most notably
Scott 165. Collectors have recognized the rarity of these stamps, bidding
aggressively for the best stamps and often setting record prices. A search
of our records and past auction catalogues finds only a few stamps on a par
with this example. With 1981 and 1999 P.F. certificates. (Image) |
6,750.00
SOLD for $7,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
739 |
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90c Carmine (155).
Original gum, single h.r. at top, deep rich color and proof-like
impression, wide margins VERY FINE AND CHOICE. THE 1870 90-CENT
NATIONAL BANK NOTE ISSUE IS RARE IN CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION. The
1870 90c National Ungrilled Issue, Scott 155, is somewhat overshadowed by
its grilled counterpart, Scott 144. Collectors are also misled by the
availability of Scott 166, the 90c 1873 Continental. Although the
difference in shades is distinct, collectors have a tendency to confuse the
two and under-rate the 1870 National printing. With 1989 P.F.
certificate (Image) |
4,750.00
SOLD for $3,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
740 |
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2c Brown (157). Mint
N.H., intense color on brilliant paper, choice centering EXTREMELY
FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1873 2-CENT RED BROWN
CONTINENTAL ISSUE. With 1999 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as hinged
(Image) |
400.00
SOLD for $1,700.00
Will close during Public Auction |
741 |
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2c Brown (157). Top
imprint and plate no. 241 block of sixteen, natural s.e. at left, original
gum, barely hinged with several stamps Mint N.H., small natural gum
skips at top barely affecting plate block, bright color, choice
centering VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A RARE ORIGINAL-GUM PLATE BLOCK OF
SIXTEEN OF THE 1873 2-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE. Listed
but unpriced as a plate block of fourteen. Scott Retail as plate block of
twelve and two pairs. (Image) |
7,150.00
SOLD for $9,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
742 |
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3c Green (158). Mint
N.H., beautiful fresh color and proof-like impression, perfectly
centered with jumbo margins, small natural wood fiber inclusion at bottom
left EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A TRULY SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF
THE 1873 3-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE. This stamp
realized almost twenty times catalogue value at auction in 1989. Ex
Zoellner. With 1989 P.F. certificate for block of six and 2001 P.F.
certificate as single. Scott Retail as hinged
(Image) |
130.00
SOLD for $2,600.00
Will close during Public Auction |
743 |
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6c Dull Pink (159).
Original gum, brilliant color, choice centering EXTREMELY FINE AND
FRESH ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1873 6-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY
ISSUE. With 1999 P.F. certificate
(Image) |
450.00
SOLD for $1,250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
744 |
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7c Orange Vermilion
(160). Original gum, bright color, wide margins EXTREMELY FINE
ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1873 7-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY
ISSUE. With 2000 P.F. certificate
(Image) |
1,500.00
SOLD for $3,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |