Sale 1244 — The Arthur S. Przybyl Collection of United States, Confederate States and Hawaii
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 9-10 November, 2021
Category — 1875 Continental Bank Note Co. Hard Paper Special Printing (Scott 167-177, 180)
1c Ultramarine, Special Printing (167). Without gum as issued, scissors-separated perfs as usual with all perfs present at top and left, bright color and paper, tiny thin spot adjacent to a slightly short perf at left not mentioned on accompanying certificateVERY FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING.
Our census of Scott 167 contains 48 examples, including one in the Miller collection owned by The New York Public Library, leaving 47 available to collectors. Of these, fewer than ten have perforations all around.
Census no. 167-UNC-48. With 2000 A.P.S. certificate
2c Dark Brown, Special Printing (168). Without gum as issued, scissors-separated as usual, rich color on bright paperVERY FINE AND ATTRACTIVE SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING.
Our census of Scott 168 contains 62 examples. Many have perfs scissors-trimmed on at least one side and many have perforations into the design. This example is scissors-trimmed but is nicely centered within wide margins.
Census no. 168-UNC-42. With 1958 and 2001 P.F. certificates
3c Blue Green, Special Printing (169). Without gum as issued, deep rich color, perfs scissors-separated as usual but intact on two sides, wide margins other sidesVERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING.
Our census of Scott 169 contains 37 examples, including one on cover and one in the Miller collection owned by The New York Public Library, leaving 35 unused stamps available to collectors. Of these, only three have perforations all around and are confirmed as sound. The example offered here, in sound condition, with balanced margins and full perforations on three sides, is very desirable.
Census no. 169-UNC-23. Ex Wingate. With 1948 P.F. certificate
6c Dull Rose, Special Printing (170). Without gum as issued, rich color on crisp paper, intact perforations on all sides, small tear at upper right, few small toned spots on a few perfs at right, small blue ink mark at top leftVERY FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE 1875 6-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING.
Our census of Scott 170 contains 36 examples, including one in the Miller collection owned by The New York Public Library, leaving 35 available to collectors. Approximately half have scissors-trimmed perfs on at least one side. Most others are either off-center or have small faults.
Census no. 170-UNC-09. Ex Wingate. With 1952 P.F. certificate
7c Reddish Vermilion, Special Printing (171). Without gum as issued, full perforations on all sides, well-centered with nicely balanced margins, brilliant colorVERY FINE. A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 1875 7-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING WITH FULL PERFORATIONS ALL AROUND.
Our census of Scott 171 contains 76 examples, including one in the Miller collection owned by The New York Public Library, leaving 75 available to collectors. Most stamps were scissors-separated, affecting the perforations on at least one side.
Census no. 171-UNC-30. With 1978 and 2018 P.F. certificates (F-VF 75)
10c Pale Brown, Special Printing (172). Without gum as issued, scissors-separated as usual with full and intact perforations on three sides, deep rich color, tiny perf tip tear at top leftVERY FINE APPEARANCE. AN ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING.
Our census of Scott 172 contains 38 examples. Most are scissors-separated into the perforations on at least one side. Of the eleven copies with full perforations, most have either pulled perforations or are not centered, limiting their desirability. The example offered here, with wide margins and full perforations on three sides, is better than most.
Census no. 172-UNC-17. Ex Wingate. With 1948 P.F. certificate
12c Dark Violet, Special Printing (173). Without gum as issued, deep rich color and detailed impression, scissors-separated with full perforations on three sides, nicely centeredVERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING.
Our census of Scott 173 contains 73 examples, including one in the Miller collection owned by The New York Public Library, leaving 72 available to collectors. Many are scissors-separated on at least one side.
Census no. 173-UNC-35. With 1990 P.F. certificate
15c Bright Orange, Special Printing (174). Without gum as issued, vibrant color, perfs scissors-separated as usual with full perforations on three sides, few unpunched perfs at top left, perforations are clear of the design on all sidesVERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING.
Our census of Scott 174 contains 40 examples, including one in the Miller collection owned by The New York Public Library, leaving 39 available to collectors. Of these, an overwhelming majority have the perforations scissors-separated on at least one side. Only five or six have intact perforations, and of those perhaps half are faulty.
Census no. 174-UNC-33. Ex Wingate. With 1960 P.F. certificate.
24c Dull Purple, Special Printing (175). Without gum as issued, extra wide margins, scissors-separated with full perforations at top and partial at right, deep rich color on bright paperVERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING.
Our census of Scott 175 contains approximately 110 examples. Few have margins as wide as the example offered here.
Census no. 175-UNC-67. With 1999 P.F. certificate
30c Greenish Black, Special Printing (176). Without gum as issued, scissors-separated perfs as usual with complete perfs at top, intense shade and impression, nicely balanced marginsVERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTINGS.
Our census of Scott 176 contains 49 examples, including one in the Miller collection owned by the New York Public Library, leaving 48 available to collectors. Of these, fewer than ten have perforations on all four sides.
Census no. 176-UNC-41. P.F. certificate nos. 11324 and 50378 no longer accompany (both state "genuine"). With 2016 P.S.E. certificate.
90c Violet Carmine, Special Printing (177). Without gum as issued, vivid color on bright paper, scissors-separated with full perforations on three sides, vertical crease at leftVERY FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE SPECIAL PRINTING.
Our census of Scott 177 contains 48 examples, including one in the Miller collection owned by The New York Public Library, leaving 47 available to collectors. Only 17 have perforations intact on all four sides, and of these only nine are confirmed as sound. Many have poor centering.
Census no. 177-UNC-29. From our 1966 Rarities sale. With 1966 P.F. and 2016 P.S.E. certificates
2c Carmine Vermilion, Special Printing (180). Without gum as issued, vivid color, short perf at left and tiny corner perf crease at top rightVERY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT CARMINE VERMILION 1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE SPECIAL PRINTING. ONE OF THE RAREST SPECIAL PRINTINGS WITH ONLY 24 EXAMPLES RECORDED IN OUR CENSUS.
Our census of Scott 180, available at https://siegelauctions.com/census/us/scott/180 , contains 24 examples of this rare Special Printing, one of which is in the Miller collection owned by The New York Public Library. Approximately half are confirmed as sound, but most are not well-centered.
Census no. 180-UNC-11. Ex Hall. With 1981 P.F. certificate. A 1991 P.F. certificate (no. 247316, no longer accompanies) stated "Genuine with light perf staining top right", but we do not see any evidence of staining.