Sale 1277 — The Adventurer Collection of United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 7-8 March, 2023
Category — 1879 American Bank Note Co. Issue (Scott 182-191)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2143
2c Vermilion (183). Mint N.H., brilliant color, wide margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1977 P.F. certificate
370
425
2144
5c Blue (185). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 1984 and 1990 P.F. certificates
500
1,600
Back to Top2145
6c Pink (186). Original gum, bright shade, choice centering, fresh and Extremely Fine, a surprisingly difficult issue to obtain with such choice centering, the design is asymmetrical and the color tends to blend into the paper, making its appearance appear lopsided, the example offered here is truly well-centered, with 1975 P.F. certificate
900
1,800
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10c Brown, Without Secret Mark (187). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich colorVERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1879 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE, WITHOUT SECRET MARK.
With 1980 P.F. certificate
3,000
3,250
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10c Brown, With Secret Mark (188). Unused (no gum), intense shade and impression, Very Fine and choice, with 1978 P.F. certificate
650
1,800
Back to Top2148
15c Red Orange (189). Mint N.H., vibrant color as fresh as the day it was printed, Extremely Fine, with 1978 P.F. certificate
600
900
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30c Full Black (190). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep shade, wide margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1977 P.F. certificate
850
1,000
Back to Top2150
90c Carmine (191). Original gum, brilliant color, well-proportioned marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1879 AMERICAN BANK NOTE ISSUE.
With 2000 P.F. certificate
2,100
2,400
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