Sale 1122 — The Hanover Collection of Superb-Quality U.S. Stamps-Part One
Sale Date — Thursday, 7 April, 2016
Category — 1870-71 National Bank Note Co. Issues (Scott 134-155)
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85°
24c Purple (153). Original gum, single hinge mark, deep rich color on crisp paper, gorgeous centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 24-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY UNGRILLED ISSUE. A DIFFICULT ISSUE TO FIND IN SUCH SUPERB CONDITION.
With 2003 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $9,250.00). Only one has graded higher (at 95J) and only three others share this desirable grade.
1,800
8,000