Sale 924 — The Scarsdale Collection, Part 3: Bank Note and Bureau Issues and Postage Dues
Sale Date — Tuesday, 14 November, 2006
Category — 1870-71 National Bank Note Co. Ungrilled Issue
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
15
10c Brown (150). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense color and impression, near perfect centering within well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1870 UNGRILLED NATIONAL BANK NOTE ISSUE.
In searching past auction catalogues, we have located precious few examples of Scott 150 in the condition of the stamp offered here. Collectors who are unwilling to compromise on quality are well-advised to pursue this opportunity.
With 2002 and 2003 P.F. certificates
1,750
4,250