Sale 1278 — United States Stamps

Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 21-23 March, 2023

Category — 1870-93 Bank Note Issues (Scott 134-229)

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Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3355°
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Sale 1278, Lot 3355, 1870-93 Bank Note Issues (Scott 134-229)7c Vermilion (149). Mint N.H., vivid color and sharp impression on bright paper, remarkably choice centering

EXTREMELY FINE. AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE CENTERED, MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 7-CENT 1870 NATIONAL BANK NOTE ISSUE. AN EXTREMELY DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND IN SUCH SUPERB CONDITION.

A review of our computerized records found that we have only offered two other Mint N.H. examples since 2001, including one graded Fine only.

With 2022 P.S.E. (ungraded) and 2022 P.F. certificates (XF 90XQ; the "XQ" stands for "Extraordinary Quality"). Scott value as hinged

900
9,500