Sale 1247 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 14-15 December, 2021
Category — 1873 Continental Bank Note Co. Issue (Scott 156-166)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
286
1c Ultramarine (156). Mint N.H., brilliant color, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with copy of 1985 P.F. certificate, Scott value as hinged
200
425
287
2c Brown (157). Deep shade and detailed impression, wide margins, cork and circular datestamp cancels, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2021 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $300.00), only four grade higher (one at 95J, two at 98 and one at 98J)
25
190
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6c Dull Pink (159). Original gum, bright color, attractive margins and centering, Very Fine and choice, with 1997 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, VF 80; SMQ $425.00)
375
425
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10c Brown (161). Original gum, small h.r., detailed impression, Very Fine, with 1984 P.F. certificate
800
550
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10c Brown (161). Intense shade, Jumbo margins, cork cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2021 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $475.00), only four grade higher (highest is 98J)
25
375
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12c Blackish Violet (162). Gorgeous deep color, extra wide margins and choice centering, neat segmented cork cancel, Extremely Fine, great visual appeal, with 2009 P.F. certificate (XF 90 XQ)
135
300
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15c Reddish Orange (163 var) Glowing color, excellent centering and margins on bright paper, New York Foreign Mail Star cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $350.00)
150
550
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90c Rose Carmine (166). Original gum, barely hinged, brilliant color, fresh and Fine, with 1984 P.F. certificate for a block and 1989 P.F. certificate as this single
2,100
700
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90c Rose Carmine (166). Nicely centered with bright color, unusual double row of small diamonds cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 2004 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (VF 80; SMQ $300.00)
300
180
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