Sale 1011 — United States Stamps & Postal History, Foreign
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 21-24 June, 2011
Category — 1873 Continental Bank Note Co. Issue (Scott 157-166)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
542
2c Brown (157). Jumbo margins which are evenly balanced, rich color, bold strike of Shield fancy cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $95.00 as 90, $260.00 as 95)
25
250
543
FC
3c Green (158). Bold strike of Skull and Crossbones fancy cancel, stamp with few flaws, Very Fine strike
E. 200-300
180
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6c Dull Pink (159). Original gum, lightly hinged, brilliant color, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85)
425
550
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10c Brown (161). Unused (no gum), exceptionally wide margins of near Jumbo proportions, sharp color, Very Fine and choice
350
275
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12c Blackish Violet (162). Deep rich color on bright paper, nicely complemented by magenta New York Foreign Mail cancel, Very Fine and choice, a pretty stamp, with 2011 P.F. certificate
155
350
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15c Yellow Orange (163). Partially disturbed original gum from hinge removal, fresh, rich color, Fine
2,750
325
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30c Greenish Black (165 var). Beautiful color in the Greenish Black sub-shade, perfect strike of New York Foreign Mail Geometric cancel, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, with 2008 P.F. certificate
140
375
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90c Rose Carmine (166). Original gum, vivid color on fresh paper, choice centering with well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1873 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE.
With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, XF 90; SMQ $4,600.00). Only six examples have graded higher in the P.S.E. Population Report
2,400
2,900
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