Sale 929 — The Alan Geisler Collection of U.S. and Possessions Stamps
Sale Date — Monday, 26 February, 2007
Category — 1875 Continental Bank Note Co. Special Printings
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
186
24c Dull Purple, Special Printing (175). Without gum as issued, choice centering full intact perforations on all sides, deep rich color on bright paperEXTREMELY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL SPECIAL PRINTING. SCARCE WITH PERFORATIONS ON ALL SIDES AND WITH SUCH CHOICE CENTERING.
Approximately 80-90 examples are believed to exist. With 1983 P.F. certificate
4,500
6,250