Sale 937 — 2007 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Saturday, 16 June, 2007
Category — 1870-73 Bank Note Issues
24c Purple (153). Original gum, incredibly fresh and bright with vivid color, exceptionally well-centeredEXTREMELY FINE. THE 24-CENT 1870 NATIONAL IS RARELY SEEN IN THIS CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION .
With 2007 P.F. certificate
30c Black (154). Original gum, small h.r., 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 30-cent Bank Note Printings, most notably Scott 165. Collectors have recognized the rarity of these stamps, bidding aggressively for the best stamps and often setting record prices. A search of our records and past auction catalogues finds only a few stamps on a par with this example.
With 1981 and 1999 P.F. certificates.
90c Rose Carmine (166). Original gum, brilliant color on bright paper, choice centering with well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1873 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE.
P.S.E. encapsulated (XF 90; SMQ $6,200.00). P.S.E. Population Report shows four graded XF 90 and only three in higher grades.