Sale 1235 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 19-20 May, 2021
Category — 1873 Continental Bank Note Co. Issue (Scott 156-166)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1127
2c Brown (157). Mint N.H., well-centered with nicely balanced margins, rich color, Extremely Fine, with 1999 P.F. certificate, Scott value as hinged
325
700
1128
3c Green (158). Mint N.H., extra wide margins and choice centering, rich color, few inclusions including couple natural small straw inclusions in top margin, Extremely Fine Gem, Scott value as hinged
110
375
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6c Dull Pink (159). Mint N.H. with left selvage, bright color, three huge margins to fully clear at bottom, small natural gum skips, Very Fine, with 1999 P.F. certificate, Scott value as hinged
375
700
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7c Orange Vermilion (160). Original gum, lightly hinged, near perfect centering with balanced margins, vivid color and proof-like impression clearly showing the secret marks, small pencil notation on gum at bottomEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL LIGHTLY HINGED AND CENTERED EXAMPLE OF THE 7-CENT 1873 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE ISSUE.
With 2000 P.F. certificate
1,000
4,250
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10c Brown (161). Original gum, intense color and impression, wide margins, bright and freshVERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE ISSUE.
With 1991 P.F. certificate
800
850
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12c Blackish Violet (162). Slightly disturbed original gum, exceptionally deep shade, well-centered, Very Fine and choice, with 2001 P.F. certificate as "previously hinged"
2,200
1,200
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30c Gray Black (165). Original gum, intense shade and impressionVERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1873 30-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE ISSUE.
With 2002 P.F. certificate
3,750
3,750
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90c Rose Carmine (166). Original gum, bright color, well-centeredVERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1873 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE ISSUE.
With 1995 P.F. certificate
2,100
1,400
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