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
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Realized
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96c Pale Rose, 1875 Special Printing (PR47). Without gum as issued, stitch watermark at bottom, radiant color on bright paper, choice margins and centering -- far better than normally encountered on this difficult issueVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A RARE SOUND AND CENTERED EXAMPLE OF THE 96-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL NEWSPAPER SPECIAL PRINTING.
Only 141 sold. A Power Search review shows that most examples we have offered are either off-center or have small faults. The example offered here is a notable exception.
Ex Engel. With 1960, 1992 and 2002 P.F. certificates.
10,000
6,500