6c Dull Rose, Special Printing (170). Without gum as issued, scissors-separated as usual but leaving full perforations on all sides, essentially perfect centering, radiant color on bright paper

EXTREMELY FINE GEM EXAMPLE OF THE 1875 6-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. THIS IS EASILY ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES CONTAINED IN OUR RECORDS AND HAS EARNED THE COVETED XF-SUPERB 95 GRADE FROM THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION.

Our recent review of records from the Philatelic Foundation found 34 unduplicated examples of Scott 170. Of these, perhaps four others compare favorably to the example offered here.

Ex Lyons. With 1957, 2000 and 2006 P.F. certificates (last graded XF-Superb 95)

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