Sale 1244 — The Arthur S. Przybyl Collection of United States, Confederate States and Hawaii
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 9-10 November, 2021
Category — 1873 Continental Bank Note Co. Issue (Scott 156-166)
1c Ultramarine (156). Mint N.H., bright shade and paper, fresh and Fine, with 1993 P.F. certificate with right selvage, Scott value as hinged
2c Brown (157). Mint N.H., deep rich color, well-balanced margins, fresh and Very Fine, with 2003 P.F. certificate for block, Scott value as hinged
6c Dull Pink (159). Original gum, crisp impression, Very Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate
7c Vermilion (160). Original gum, radiant color, well-proportioned margins, reperfed at left, Extremely Fine appearance, with 2006 P.F. certificate
10c Brown (161). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color, wide margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1999 P.F. certificate
12c Blackish Violet (162). Part original gum which covers the entire back and is better described as original gum, deep rich color on bright paper, wide margins, Very Fine, with 1986 P.F. certificate which also states "with perfs as shown in the photo" (this old phrasing is no longer used and it is uncertain why the P.F. used it for this stamp)
15c Yellow Orange (163). Original gum, extraordinarily choice centering with well-balanced margins, vivid color and sharp impressionEXTREMELY FINE. THE 15-CENT 1873 CONTINENTAL IS ONE OF THE MOST ELUSIVE BANK NOTE ISSUES IN THIS HIGH-GRADE ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION.
Although defined by a secret mark, the 15c Continental, Scott 163, is very difficult to distinguish from its National counterpart, Scott 152. Certain shades and impressions of the 15c Continental closely match certain National printings, and the secret mark is often undetectable. Collectors who have searched for a well-centered Scott 163 with original gum know how rare it is in such condition. Off-center stamps are the norm, and original gum is a rare commodity in this issue.
With 2001, 2008 and 2018 P.F. certificates
30c Gray Black (165). Original gum, attractive centering and margins, crisp impressionVERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1873 30-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE ISSUE.
With 1997 P.F. certificate
90c Rose Carmine (166). Original gum, narrow h.r. at top, brilliant color, wide margins, two diagonal creases, Very Fine appearance
90c Rose Carmine (166). Block of four, disturbed original gum, brilliant colorFINE-VERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM BLOCK OF THE 1873 90-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE.
From our 1969 Rarities sale