Sale 992 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday-Friday, 24-25 June, 2010
Category — 1870-71 National Bank Note Co. Ungrilled Issue (Scott 145-155)
1c Ultramarine (145). Original gum with hinge mark, wide margins, bright shade, Very Fine and choice, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate
6c Carmine (148). Mint N.H., choice centering and long full perforations all around, deep rich color on bright paperVERY FINE AND CHOICE. AN ENORMOUSLY RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT 1870 NATIONAL BANK NOTE ISSUE.
The last time we sold a Mint N.H. single of this issue was in October 2000 (Sale 829, lot 391). That stamp, with similar centering, realized $4,500 hammer versus $575 Scott value (as hinged) at the time. Our sale records are corroborated by the P.S.E. Population Report, which lists only two Mint N.H. examples (graded 75 and 80). With grading and the demand for Mint N.H. copies having compelled dealers to break multiples, it is unlikely that any blocks containing Mint N.H. stamps with decent centering still exist. For the collector of Mint N.H. classics, this is a rare opportunity for acquisition.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate. Scott Retail as hinged
6c Carmine (148). Unused, P.S.E. certificate states regummed,, in our opinion it is disturbed original gum, rich color, choice margins and centering, Extremely Fine, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (RG, XF 90; SMQ $660.00)
12c Dull Violet (151). Original gum, exceptionally well-centered, fresh, reperfed at top, Extremely Fine appearance, with 2010 P.F. certificate
12c Dull Violet (151). Horizontal strip of four, fancy large negative "A" cancels, left stamp left edge faults, otherwise Fine, Scott Retail as two used pairs with no premium for the cancel
15c Bright Orange (152). Jumbo margins all around, bright shade, light cork cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80 Jumbo)
24c Purple (153). Original gum, lightly hinged, exceptionally well-centered, nice color, fresh, Very Fine and choice, with 1983 and 2010 P.F. certificates (VF-XF 85)