Sale 1096 — The Robert R. Hall Collection of Outstanding United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 28-30 April, 2015
Category — 1875 Continental Bank Note Co. Hard Paper Special Printing (Scott 167-177, 180)
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12c Dark Violet, Special Printing (173). Without gum as issued, deep rich color and proof-like impression, full perforations all aroundVERY FINE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 1875 12-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING.
Our census of Scott 173 contains 71 certified examples.
Census No. 173-UNC-21. Ex Brigham. With 1938 A.P.S. and 2000 P.F. certificates.
6,750
6,250