Sale 1197 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday-Friday, 14-15 March, 2019
Category — 1873-75 Continental Bank Note Co. Issue (Scott 156-166, 178-179)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1812
2c Vermilion (178). Original gum, vivid color, outstanding centering and margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2000 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (OG, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,350.00), this is the highest grade awarded to an original gum Scott 178 and the only hinged example to achieve this grade (two Mint N.H. are also graded 95)
325
3,250