Sale 1044 — United States Essays, Proofs and Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 22 May, 2013
Category — 1870-73 Bank Note Issues (Scott 145-179)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
138
15c Bright Orange (152). Original gum, lightly hinged, choice centering with well-proportioned marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 15-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE ISSUE.
The 15c 1870 National Grilled Issue (Scott 141) is widely recognized as an extremely rare stamp in choice original-gum condition. Less well known is the fact that its ungrilled counterpart -- Scott 152 -- is comparably challenging to find in such condition. This stamp has all of the National printing characteristics, but it defies the norm by having exceptional centering and freshness.
Ex Alford. With 1987 and 1992 P.F. certificates
3,000
2,200