Sale 1289 — 2023 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Tuesday, 27 June, 2023
Category — 1870-88 Bank Note Issues, including Special Printings
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
620
24c Dull Purple, Special Printing (175). Without gum as issued, complete perfs all around without the usual scissors-separation, rich color on bright paper, single perf at right slightly nibbed and not mentioned on certificateVERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING, WITH PERFORATIONS ON ALL FOUR SIDES.
Our census of Scott 175, available at https://siegelauctions.com/census/us/scott/175 , contains 105 examples. Few show complete perfs as seen on the stamp offered here.
Census no. 175-UNC-91. With 1974 P.F. certificate
3,400
2,500