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
749
15c Yellow Orange, Ribbed Paper (163 var). Clear vertical ribbing, original gum, lightly hinged, rich color and proof-like impression, choice centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS THE FIRST ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1873 15-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE ISSUE ON RIBBED PAPER WE HAVE OFFERED SINCE KEEPING COMPUTERIZED RECORDS.
With 1989 P.F. certificate
2,850
4,000