Sale 972 — The Laila Collection of United States Stamps
Sale Date — Monday-Tuesday, 27-28 April, 2009
Category — 1870-71 National Bank Note Co. Ungrilled Issue (Scott 145-155)
1c Ultramarine (145). Original gum, radiant color on bright paper, choice centering with wide margins, small natural inclusion in top margin, Extremely Fine, with 1989 P.F. certificate
2c Red Brown (146). Original gum, h.r., attractive shade and impression, fresh and Very Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate
6c Carmine (148). Original gum, rich color and sharp impression, Very Fine, with 2001 P.F. certificate
7c Vermilion (149). Original gum, single hinge mark, vibrant color, wide marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 7-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY UNGRILLED ISSUE.
Ex Morris. With 1985, 1994 and 2005 P.F. certificates
10c Brown (150). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color, detailed impression, unusually choice centering with wide and balanced margins, long and full perforations all aroundEXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 10-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY UNGRILLED ISSUE.
With 1986 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $4,800.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date and only one other shares this grade.
12c Dull Violet (151). Slightly disturbed original gum described on accompanying certificate as "original gum", bright shade and crisp impressionVERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 12-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY UNGRILLED ISSUE.
With 2002 P.F. certificate
15c Bright Orange (152). Original gum, radiant color as fresh as the day it was printed, wide marginsVERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 15-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY UNGRILLED ISSUE.
With 1983 and 1998 P.F. certificates
24c Purple (153). Original gum, radiant color on post-office fresh paper, well-proportioned marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 24-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY UNGRILLED ISSUE.
With 1971 A.P.S. and 1998 P.F. certificates
30c Black (154). Original gum, choice centering with wide margins, beautiful deep charcoal shade and detailed impressionEXTREMELY 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 30c Bank Note issues, most notably Scott 165. Collectors have recognized the rarity of these stamps, bidding aggressively for the best stamps and often setting record prices. Scott 154 is one of the more difficult to find in such superb condition.
With 2004 P.F. certificate
90c Carmine (155). Original gum, radiant color on crisp paper, unusually wide marginsVERY FINE. AN ATTRACTIVE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 90-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY UNGRILLED ISSUE.
With 2003 P.F. certificate