Sale 913 — 2006 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Saturday, 13 May, 2006
Category — 1870-88 Bank Note Issues (Scott 145 thru 166)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
747
12c Blackish Violet (162). Original gum, lightly hinged, incredibly dark shade on fresh paper, unusually choice centering with wide margins all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM EXAMPLE OF THE 1873 12-CENT CONTINENTAL -- ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT BANK NOTE ISSUES TO OBTAIN IN THIS OUTSTANDING CONDITION.
With 1992 P.S.E. certificate. With 2001 P.F. certificate.
2,750
6,000