Sale 1159 — 2017 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Tuesday, 27 June, 2017
Category — 1873 Continental Bank Note Co. Issue (Scott 156-166)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
166
12c Blackish Violet (162). Original gum, wonderful depth of color, choice balanced margins all aroundEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1873 CONTINENTAL PRINTING WITH OUTSTANDING COLOR AND CENTERING.
The 12c Continental Bank Note Co. printing is very rare in choice original-gum condition with wide margins.
With 2003 P.F. and 2013 P.S.E. certificates
2,400
1,600