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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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
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60c Pale Rose, 1875 Special Printing (PR44). Without gum as issued, beautifully centered with balanced margins, bright color, couple slightly nibbed perfs at right not mentioned on any certificateEXTREMELY FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE 60-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL NEWSPAPER SPECIAL PRINTING.
Only 222 were sold, most of which are off-center and/or have small faults. Ex Engel, Hillmer, Greenblatt and Weisman. With clear 1990 P.S.E., 1958 and 2002 P.F. certificates
4,750
2,700