Sale 913 — 2006 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Saturday, 13 May, 2006
Category — 1875 Continental Bank Note Co. Special Printing
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
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12c Dark Violet, Special Printing (173). Without gum as issued, deep rich color and proof-like impression, full perforations all aroundVERY FINE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 1875 12-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING.
Our recent review of copies certified by the Philatelic Foundation found approximately 60 examples of Scott 173.
Ex Bingham. With 1938 A.P.S. and 2000 P.F. certificates.
5,500
10,000
