Sale 1179 — United States and Possessions

Sale Date — Tuesday, 27 March, 2018

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Category — 1870-88 Bank Note Issues (Scott 134-218)

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Sale 1179, Lot 2213, 1870-88 Bank Note Issues (Scott 134-218)15c Reddish Orange (163). Original gum, lightly hinged, choice balanced margins, stunning color on bright white paper

EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1873 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE ISSUE WITH INTENSE COLOR.

Original-gum examples of the 15c 1875 Continental Issue with choice centering and vivid color are very seldom encountered. The stamp offered here combines all attributes one could hope for and is easily one of the finest we have encountered. We have seen only one Scott 163 with a P.S.E. grade of 85.

With 2017 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85 )

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