Sale 924 — The Scarsdale Collection, Part 3: Bank Note and Bureau Issues and Postage Dues
Sale Date — Tuesday, 14 November, 2006
Category — 1870-71 National Bank Note Co. Ungrilled Issue
1c Ultramarine (145). Mint N.H. with part imprint at top, rich color, choice centering with wide margins, strong offset on backEXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 ONE-CENT UNGRILLED NATIONAL BANK NOTE STAMP. THIS IS THE ONLY MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THIS ISSUE WE HAVE OFFERED SINCE KEEPING COMPUTERIZED RECORDS.
Ex Drucker. With 1986 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as hinged.
2c Red Brown (146). Pristine original gum in Mint N.H. state, beautifully centered with wide margins, wonderful rich color and sharp proof-like impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A PERFECTLY-CENTERED MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE UNGRILLED 2-CENT 1870 NATIONAL BANK NOTE ISSUE. A TRUE CONDITION RARITY WITH SUCH SUPERB COLOR, CENTERING, FRESHNESS, IMPRESSION AND GUM.
As scarce as the 2c 1873 Continental stamp (Scott 157) is in Mint N.H. condition, the 2c 1870 National (Scott 146) is rarely obtainable in this state. The stamp offered here is easily one of the finest -- if not the finest -- we have encountered. Collectors on a quest to acquire the Bank Note issues in Extremely Fine Mint N.H. condition will be hard-pressed to locate a stamp of comparable quality.
With 2000 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail for hinged.
3c Green (147). Original gum, lightly hinged, brilliant color on bright paper, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 2000 P.F. certificate
6c Carmine (148). Original gum, lightly hinged, bright color and detailed impression, wide margins for this issueEXTREMELY FINE LIGHTLY-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 6-CENT UNGRILLED NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE.
With 2002 and 2004 P.F. certificates.
7c Vermilion (149). Original gum, lightly hinged, radiant color, well-proportioned marginsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 7-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY UNGRILLED ISSUE. A STAMP OF REMARKABLE FRESHNESS.
This is a difficult stamp to find in such fresh and centered condition.
With 2000 P.F. certificate
10c Brown (150). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense color and impression, near perfect centering within well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1870 UNGRILLED NATIONAL BANK NOTE ISSUE.
In searching past auction catalogues, we have located precious few examples of Scott 150 in the condition of the stamp offered here. Collectors who are unwilling to compromise on quality are well-advised to pursue this opportunity.
With 2002 and 2003 P.F. certificates
12c Dull Violet (151). Original gum, barest trace of hinge mark, almost perfectly centered with wide margins all around, pretty pastel color and detailed impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT -- GUM, CENTERING, SIZE OF MARGINS, COLOR AND IMPRESSION. ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE 1870 12-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE IN EXISTENCE.
Ex Lilly (Position 2 in block of eight) and Drucker (Siegel Sale 851, where it realized $12,000 hammer). With 1988 and 2002 P.F. certificates.
15c Bright Orange (152). Original gum, lightly hinged, vibrant color as fresh as the day it was printedVERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE UNGRILLED 1870 15-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE.
With copy of 1998 and 2000 P.F. certificates
24c Purple (153). Original gum, single hinge mark, deep rich color and proof-like impression, well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A STUNNING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 24-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY UNGRILLED ISSUE.
With 2001 P.F. certificate
30c Black (154). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade and proof-like impression, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. 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. THIS IS THE FINEST EXAMPLE WE HAVE EVER HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF OFFERING.
During the past few years, we have offered very few superb original-gum examples of the 30c 1870 National Bank Note printing. The margins and light hinging of the example offered here are better than any we have offered.
With 1999 P.S.E. and 2001 P.F. certificates.
90c Carmine (155). Original gum, lightly hinged, well-centered with wide Jumbo margins all around, radiant color, proof-like impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 90-CENT UNGRILLED NATIONAL BANK NOTE ISSUE. THIS IS EASILY ONE OF THE FINEST ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLES IN EXISTENCE. A REMARKABLE STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT.
In general, the Grilled National Bank Note Issues in superb original-gum condition overshadow their ungrilled counterparts. This is also true for the 90c. However, in the case of the 90c, collectors are frequently misled by the availability of Scott 166, the 1873 Continental printing. The difference in shades is distinct, yet collectors have a tendency to under-rate the 1870 National printing. Most original-gum examples are poorly centered. This example is remarkable for its centering, freshness of color, size of margins and overall appeal.
With 1997 P.F. certificate