90c Violet Carmine, Special Printing (177). Without gum as issued, full perforations all around and "No. 23" of imprint in selvage at top, rich color on bright paper, single shortish perf at lower right

VERY FINE. THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED PLATE NUMBER EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. IT IS ALSO ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE WITH FULL PERFORATIONS ON ALL FOUR SIDES.

Many examples of the Continental Bank Note special printings were separated by scissors, and so are often found with perforations partly missing or entirely trimmed away. Our recently updated census records for Scott 177 contain 46 copies. Less than half have perforations on all four sides.

Ex Earl of Crawford and Ackerman.

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