Sale 1084 — The Curtis Collection: 1847-1901 Stamps and Covers

Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 5-6 November, 2014

Category — 1870-71 National Bank Note Co. Ungrilled Issue (Scott 145-155)

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3395
 
Sale 1084, Lot 3395, 1870-71 National Bank Note Co. Ungrilled Issue (Scott 145-155)6c Carmine (148). Block of eighteen, cancelled by large red grids and tied by light strike of matching "Jackson Mo. Jul. 11" circular datestamp on piece, some perf separations including right vertical row partly detached prior to use, Fine-Very Fine, this is the largest recorded used multiple of Scott 148, really quite spectacular

E. 750-1,000
1,400