Sale 1096 — The Robert R. Hall Collection of Outstanding United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 28-30 April, 2015
Category — 1870-71 National Bank Note Co. Ungrilled Issue (Scott 145-155)
1c Ultramarine (145). Original gum, vibrant color, fresh, Very Fine and choice, with 1984 and 1997 P.F. certificates
2c Red Brown (146). Block of four, original gum, deep rich color, bottom stamps horizontal crease at top, Fine-Very Fine appearance
6c Carmine (148). Original gum, rich color, well-balanced margins, Very Fine and choice, a pretty stamp, with 1996 P.F. certificate
7c Vermilion (149). Original gum, intense shade and impression, near perfect centering, Extremely Fine, with 1993 P.F. certificate
7c Vermilion (149). Block of four, bottom stamps Mint N.H., top stamps lightly hinged, vibrant color, choice centeringVERY FINE-EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL AND RARE BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE 7-CENT 1870 NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY UNGRILLED ISSUE, WITH THE BOTTOM STAMPS IN MINT NEVER-HINGED AND SUPERB CONDITION.
We are surprised this block was not broken long ago, to harvest the two bottom stamps for sale to collectors of Mint Never-Hinged singles.
With 2005 P.F. certificate
10c Brown (150). Original gum, radiant color, fresh and Very Fine, with 1991 P.F. certificate
12c Dull Violet (151). Original gum, rich color, extra wide marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 12-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY UNGRILLED ISSUE. A DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND IN THIS SUPERB CONDITION.
Ex Zoellner. With 1996 P.F. certificate
15c Bright Orange (152). Original gum, small h.r., vivid color, wide margins, reperfed at left and top, deceptively so and not noted on accompanying certificate, Extremely Fine appearance, very scarce in choice original-gum condition, with 1996 P.F. certificate
24c Purple (153). Wide margins and attractive centering, sweated original gum and tiny tear at lower left not noted on certificate, Very Fine appearance, with 1983 P.F. certificate
30c Black (154). Unused (no gum), detailed impression on bright paper, wide margins, long and full perforations, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, with 1984 and 1998 P.F. certificates
30c Black (154). Intense shade nicely complemented by red cork cancel, well-proportioned margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp and rare cancelled in red, with 1998 P.F. certificate
90c Carmine (155). Original gum, lightly hinged, brilliant colorVERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 90-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY UNGRILLED ISSUE.
With 1997 P.F. certificate
90c Carmine (155). Block of four, original gum, lightly hinged, rich color and detailed impression, remarkably freshVERY FINE. A RARE SOUND ORIGINAL-GUM BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE 1870 90-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY UNGRILLED ISSUE.
We have offered only two original gum blocks of four plus a block of twelve without gum since 1993.
With 2001 P.F. certificate.
90c Carmine (155). Brilliant color on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, bold cork cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, ex Floyd, with 1988 and 1992 P.F. certificates, the former as a pair