Sale 1251 — The John B. Field Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 2-3 March, 2022
Category — 1870-79 Bank Note Co. Issues (Scott 134-191)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1093
6c Dull Pink (159). Mint N.H., rich color and detailed impression, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLES OF THE 1873 6-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE. A PHENOMENAL STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT.
This stamp has the widest margins and choicest centering of any we have encountered.
From our 1992 Rarities sale. With 1992 P.F. certificate.
375
3,000