Sale 968A — The Alan B. Whitman Collection, Part Two: 1870-1901 Issues
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 14-15 April, 2009
Category — 1870 National Bank Note Co. Ungrilled Issue (Scott 145-155)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
188
10c Brown (150). Mint N.H., bright shade, detailed impression, choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE. A RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 10-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY UNGRILLED ISSUE.
In searching past auction catalogues and Power Search, we have located very few examples of Scott 150 in Mint Never-Hinged condition. Collectors who are unwilling to compromise on gum are well-advised to pursue this opportunity.
With 1989 and 2000 P.F. certificates. Scott Retail as hinged
1,750
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