Sale 1019 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday-Friday, 1-2 March, 2012
Category — 1870-88 Bank Note Issues, Continental Essays and Proofs
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
493
E
Continental Bank Note Co., 1c Black, "Independence 1776", Large Die Essay on Proof Paper (145-E1Cb). Stamp size, crisp shade and impression, fresh and Very Fine example of this rare essay commemorating the War of Independence and George Washington
1,000
1,200