Sale 959 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Monday-Wednesday, 23-25 June, 2008
Category — 1870-71 National Bank Note Co. Ungrilled Issue (Scott 145-155)
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Realized
2376
15c Bright Orange (152). Original gum, vibrant color, choice centering with three extra wide margins, full perforations all aroundVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 15-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY UNGRILLED ISSUE.
The 15c 1870 National Grilled Issue (Scott 141) is widely recognized as an extremely rare stamp in choice original-gum condition. Less well known is the fact that its ungrilled counterpart -- Scott 152 -- is comparably challenging to find in such condition.
With 2001 P.F. certificate
3,250
3,250