Sale 1084 — The Curtis Collection: 1847-1901 Stamps and Covers
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 5-6 November, 2014
Category — 1873 Continental Bank Note Co. Issue (Scott 156-179)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3422
6c Dull Pink (159). Bottom imprint and plate no. 21 block of twelve, slightly disturbed original gum, remarkably fresh with bright color, slightly short gum at bottom and a few reinforced perf separationsEXTREMELY FINE. A SPECTACULAR IMPRINT AND PLATE NUMBER BLOCK OF THE 1873 6-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE ISSUE.
Chapin records ten plate blocks, two of which are in panes of 50. This plate block is not listed in his census.
With 2005 P.F. certificate
18,500
9,500