Sale 1249 — The Hope Collection of U.S. Newspapers & Periodicals Issues
Sale Date — Tuesday, 1 March, 2022
Category — 1875 Continental Bank Note Co. Special Printing (Scott PR33-PR50)
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12c Pale Rose, 1875 Special Printing (PR40). Without gum as issued, incredibly well-centered with full intact perforations, fresh color and sharp impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. EASILY ONE OF THE FINEST QUALITY NEWSPAPER SPECIAL PRINTINGS TO HAVE SURVIVED AND A GREAT CONDITION RARITY.
Small red backstamp. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; $4,050.00). Only one other shares this grade with just two higher (both at 95J).
1,500
2,500