Sale 1249 — The Hope Collection of U.S. Newspapers & Periodicals Issues
Sale Date — Tuesday, 1 March, 2022
Category — 1865 National Bank Note Co. Issue (Scott PR1-PR8)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
6
5c Dark Blue, Colored Border, 1865 Issue (PR1). Without gum as issued, gorgeous centering and margins, intense shade, minor pencil markings on back not mentioned on certificate, Extremely Fine, with 2014 P.F. certificate (XF 90 XQ), the "XQ" denotes "Extraordinary Quality"
750
1,400
7
5c Dark Blue, Colored Border, 1865 Issue (PR1). Without gum as issued, fresh color which is distinctly lighter than the previous lot, well-centered, Very Fine and choice, ex Weisman and Floyd, with 1991 P.S.E. certificate as Dark Blue No. PR1, with 1991 P.F. certificate as "Light Blue" but catalogued as PR1 (the 1991 Scott Catalogue did have a listing for No. PR1a "Light Blue"), Scott value as PR1 Dark Blue
750
650
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10c Blue Green, Colored Border, 1865 Issue (PR2). Without gum as issued, outstanding centering and margins, Extremely Fine, with 2003 P.F. certificate
300
225
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10c Blue Green, Colored Border, 1865 Issue (PR2). Without gum as issued, selvage at top, wonderful depth of color, well-centered, Very Fine and choice, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate
300
400
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10c Blue Green, Colored Border, 1865 Issue (PR2). Strong color, blue "P" brushstroke cancel, typical faults including a couple small tears and trimmed perfs at bottom rightFINE APPEARING AND RARE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1865 NEWSPAPER ISSUE. THIS EXAMPLE HAS BETTER APPEARANCE THAN NORMALLY ENCOUNTERED.
The few genuinely used examples of this issue we have offered all have faults to varying degrees. Only one other listed in Power Search (ex "Golden Oak") has comparable appearance to this example.
Ex Braceland, Collier and Curtis. With 2005 P.F. certificate.
2,000
2,100
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25c Carmine Red, Colored Border, 1865 Issue (PR3a). Without gum as issued, with top imprint selvage, fiery color in the distinctive Carmine Red shade, choice centering and margins, Extremely Fine, a premium example of this issue, ex Floyd, with 2001 P.F. certificate
475
550
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25c Orange Red, Colored Border, 1865 Issue (PR3). Without gum as issued, brilliant color, attractive centering and margins, fresh and Very Fine, with 2004 P.S.E. and 2011 P.F. certificates
400
325
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5c Light Blue, White Border, 1865 Issue (PR4). Without gum as issued, with top selvage, rich color, Very Fine and choice, ex Floyd, with 2001 P.F. certificate
850
750
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5c-25c Newspaper, 1875 Special Printing, Imperforate (PR5 var-PR7 var). Without gum as issued, each with top sheet margin, huge margins other sides, brilliant colorsEXTREMELY FINE. A RARE AND DESIRABLE SET OF THE 1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING OF THE FIRST NEWSPAPER ISSUE.
According to the Scott Catalogue, the Continental Bank Note Co. made a second special printing from new plates, which did not have the colored border. They exist both perforated and imperforate, and were not regularly issued.
Each with 2006 P.S.E. certificate.
Image 2
Image 3
3,250
2,400
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5c Dull Blue, 1875 Reprint (PR5). Without gum as issued, essentially perfect centering with wide margins, deep rich color on crisp white paper, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 2007 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
225
1,300
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5c Dull Blue, 1875 Reprint (PR5). Without gum as issued, bright shade, beautifully balanced margins, Extremely Fine, ex Floyd, with 2001 P.F. certificate
225
600
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10c Dark Bluish Green, 1875 Reprint (PR6). Without gum as issued, outstanding centering and margins, deep rich color, Extremely Fine, ex Floyd, with 1999 P.F. certificate
250
650
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10c Dark Bluish Green, 1875 Reprint (PR6). Without gum as issued, deep rich color, wide margins and well-centered, Very Fine and choice
250
250
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25c Dark Carmine, 1875 Reprint (PR7). Without gum as issued, gorgeous color, choice centering and margins, Extremely Fine, with 2002 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $475.00)
300
750
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25c Dark Carmine Red, 1875 Reprint (PR7 var). Without gum as issued, brilliant color, Very Fine, ex Floyd, with 1998 P.F. certificate
300
250
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5c Dark Blue, White Border, 1881 Reprint (PR8). Without gum as issued, deep rich color, attractive centering and margins, fresh and Very Fine, with 2007 P.F. certificate (VF 80)
700
700
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