Sale 1057 — The Curtis Collection: 1847-1901 Issues
Sale Date — Thursday, 7 November, 2013
Category — 1873 Continental Bank Note Co. Issue (Scott 156-166)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
745
15c Yellow Orange, Ribbed Paper (163 var). Clear vertical ribbing, original gum, lightly hinged, rich color and proof-like impression, choice centering with balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE. THIS IS THE FIRST ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1873 15-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE ISSUE ON RIBBED PAPER WE HAVE OFFERED SINCE KEEPING COMPUTERIZED RECORDS.
With 1989 P.F. certificate
3,000
4,000