Sale 972 — The Laila Collection of United States Stamps
Sale Date — Monday-Tuesday, 27-28 April, 2009
Category — 1873 Continental Bank Note Co. Issue (Scott 156-166)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3159
1c Ultramarine (156). Mint N.H., brilliant color on post-office fresh paper, Very Fine, with copy of 2002 P.F. certificate for block, Scott Retail as hinged
275
250
3160
2c Brown (157). Original gum, pretty shade on bright paper, wide margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1989 P.F. certificate
425
500
Back to Top3161
3c Green (158). Original gum, rich color and proof-like impression, wide margins, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, with 2000 P.F. certificate
140
275
Back to Top3162
6c Dull Pink (159). Original gum, lightly hinged, vibrant color, Very Fine and choice, a stamp with tremendous visual appeal, with 2001 P.F. certificate
475
250
Back to Top3163
6c Dull Pink (159). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense color, precise centering with even margins, small crease at bottom center, Extremely Fine appearance, with 2003 P.F. certificate
1,500
0
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10c Brown (161). Original gum, deep rich color and proof-like impression, Extremely Fine, with 1998 P.F. certificate
1,300
1,250
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12c Blackish Violet (162). Original gum, deep shade and incredibly strong impression, almost perfectly centered with immense and well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB JUMBO ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1873 CONTINENTAL PRINTING IN THE FINEST ATTAINABLE CONDITION.
With 2003 P.F. certificate
2,750
7,500
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15c Yellow Orange (163). Disturbed original gum, radiant color, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, scarce with such choice centering, with 1998 P.F. certificate for pair
3,000
1,200
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90c Rose Carmine (166). Original gum, brilliant color, detailed impression, wide and balanced margins, nearly perfect centering, long and full perforations all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1873 90-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE.
With 1982 and 1998 P.F. certificates
2,750
7,500
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