Sale 1094 — The Curtis Collection: Back of Book and Possessions
Sale Date — Wednesday, 25 March, 2015
Category — Newspapers & Periodicals: 1875 Continental Special Printing (Scott PR33-PR48)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
200
2c Gray Black, 1875 Special Printing (PR33). Pane of 50, without gum as issued, imprint and plate no. 2 at top, natural s.e. at bottom, crisp impression, few perf faults including toned spots and small repair at rightFINE-VERY FINE APPEARANCE. AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE COMPLETE PANE OF 50 OF THE 2-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY NEWSPAPER SPECIAL PRINTING.
As an indication of the rarity of multiples, Scott Catalogue lists but does not price a block of four. With 1977 P.F. certificate which states that "it is a genuine special printing". Scott Retail as blocks of four and singles
39,000
3,750
