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
ogbl
Sale 1094, Lot 200, Newspapers & Periodicals: 1875 Continental Special Printing (Scott PR33-PR48)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 right

FINE-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