Sale 1040 — Outstanding United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 26-28 March, 2013
Category — 1873-75 Bank Note Issue (Scott 156-179)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1421
6c Dull Pink (159). Top left corner imprint and plate no. 18 block of eighteen, original gum, fresh and bright color, choice centering throughout, few light vertical creases, couple expertly rejoined perf separationsEXTREMELY FINE APPEARANCE. A BEAUTIFUL AND RARE IMPRINT AND PLATE NUMBER MULTIPLE OF THE 6-CENT 1873 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE.
Scott Retail as plate block of twelve, block of four and pair.
21,600
4,250