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1870-88 Bank Note Issues continued...
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description Realized
204 S 154 30c Black (154). Large part disturbed o.g., h.r., centered to B.R., Very Good $ 150
205 155 90c Carmine (155). Segmented cork cancel, fresh and Very Fine $ 375
206 155 90c Carmine (155). Bright color, bold segmented cork cancel, tiny thin speck, otherwise Fine $ 105
207 SBL 156 1c Ultramarine (156). Block of four, o.g., h.r., Fine $ 220
208 (S) 157 2c Brown (157). Small part o.g., h.r. and slight album offset, Very Fine $ 75
209 SBL 159 6c Dull Pink (159). Right margin block of fifteen, fresh color, o.g., the center horizontal row is Mint N.H., others h.r. or lightly hinged, centered to T., few minor perf separations sensibly reinforced, Very Good centering, a large and fresh multiple $ 1,600
210 160 7c Orange Vermilion (160). Well-centered, bold NYFM cancel, Extremely Fine $ 280
211 S 163 15c Yellow Orange (163). Block of four, rejoined or reinforced along horizontal perfs, slightly disturbed o.g., h.r., B.R. stamp has diagonal crease, otherwise Fine, scarce block, Scott Retail as two pairs $ 525
212 S 166 90c Rose Carmine (166). Slightly disturbed o.g., h.r., Very Good $ 160
213 S 166 90c Rose Carmine (166). Top margin horizontal strip of five showing plate no. 23 and imprint, full original gum, h.r., centered to bottom, couple light creases in selvage only

A FINE AND OUTSTANDING BANK NOTE PLATE NUMBER MULTIPLE, OF WHICH VERY FEW ARE KNOWN.

Unlisted in Scott. Value for two pairs and single $11,450.00

$ 4,750
214 S 178-179 2c Vermilion, 5c Blue (178, 179). O.g., 2c lightly hinged and small corner crease, 5c disturbed o.g. and small thin spot, otherwise Fine $ 400
215 182 1c Dark Ultramarine (182). Bold strike of Glen Allen Va. Star precancel, Very Fine, rare cancel $ 165
216 SBL 183 2c Vermilion (183). Block of four, full o.g., top pair very lightly hinged, bottom pair Mint N.H. top left stamp has small natural translucency and tiny scuffs on two perfs, other three stamps are Extremely Fine Gem quality $ 900
217 184 3c Green (184). Natural s.e. at R. and showing part of arrow, well-struck Kicking Mule fancy cancel, few light toned spots, still a Very Fine strike $ 130
218 SBL 186 6c Pink (186). Block of four, large part disturbed o.g., h.r., T.L. stamp small thin spot, B.R. stamp diagonal crease, otherwise Fine and rare block $ 450
219 S 188 10c Brown, With Secret Mark (188). O.g., lightly hinged, light bend, still Very Fine $ 750
220 189 15c Red Orange (189). Well-centered, fresh and bright color, target cancel, Extremely Fine Gem $ 120
221 S 191 90c Carmine (191). Horizontal pair, o.g., h.r., centered to L., few perf separations, light gum soaks at T., otherwise Very Good $ 325
222 S 205 5c Yellow Brown (205). Well-centered, o.g., lightly hinged, Extremely Fine and choice Gem $ 325
223 S 206-210 1c-10c 1881-83 Bank Notes (206-210). All are o.g., lightly hinged, few small faults, all appear Very Fine-Extremely Fine $ 300
224 S 206 1c Gray Blue (206). O.g., barest faint trace of hinging, Very Fine $ 80
225 S 207 3c Blue Green (207). O.g., h.r., huge margins, single short perf at B., otherwise Extremely Fine $ 105
226 S 208 6c Rose, 10c Brown (208, 209). 6c o.g. and reperfed, 10c regummed, otherwise Very Fine $ 130
227 S 210, 211 2c Red Brown, 4c Blue Green (210, 211). O.g., 2c lightly hinged, 4c disturbed o.g., Very Fine $ 180
228 S 211 4c Blue Green (211). Large part o.g., well-centered, rich color, Extremely Fine and choice Gem $ 250
229 S 211B 2c Pale Red Brown, Special Printing (211B). Well-centered, o.g., fresh and Extremely Fine $ 350
230 SBL 211B 2c Pale Red Brown, Special Printing (211B). Block of four, fresh color on bright paper, full o.g., lightly hinged, Extremely Fine and choice block, lower pair with faint "HF" hs, pencil initials "JAF", with 1957 P.F. certificate $ 1,400
231 S 212-217 1c-30c 1887-88 Bank Notes (212-217). 30c regummed, 3c & 4c Mint N.H., others lightly hinged, fresh and Very Fine-Extremely Fine $ 525
232 S 212-218 1c-30c 1887-88 Bank Notes (212-214, 216-217). 1c and 2c Mint N.H., 3c and 5c regummed, 30c h.r., 5c thin spots, otherwise Fine-Very Fine $ 260
233 214 3c Vermilion (214). Well-centered, pretty color, neat double-circle town cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1997 P.F. certificate $ 150
234 SS 215 4c Carmine (215). Mint N.H., well-centered, bright color, Extremely Fine $ 425
235 S 218 90c Purple (218). Well-centered, o.g., h.r., pretty pastel color, Extremely Fine and choice $ 1,350
236 SBL 218 90c Purple (218). Block of four, o.g., h.r., centered to R., sensibly reinforced perf separations, T.R. stamp diagonal crease, otherwise Very Good $ 575
237 218 90c Purple (218). Well-centered with large margins, rich color, face-free cancel, Extremely Fine Gem $ 550
1890-93 Bank Note Issue
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description Realized
238 S 219-225 1c-8c 1890 Issue (219-225). O.g., 1c, No. 219D, 6c and 8c lightly hinged, 3c-5c Mint N.H., No. 220 thin spot, 5c reperfed, otherwise Very Fine-Extremely Fine $ 750
239 S 222 4c Dark Brown (222). Well-centered, o.g., h.r., Extremely Fine $ 105
240 SS 223 5c Chocolate (223). Mint N.H., well-centered, bright color, Extremely Fine Gem $ 400
241 TC 224TC 6c Slate Green, Trial Color Proof on Wove (224TC). B. margin pair showing part of imprint, large margins all around, o.g., h.r., few light toned spots and adherences on back only, otherwise Very Fine $ 55
242 S 225 8c Lilac (225). Well-centered, o.g., h.r., Extremely Fine $ 65
243 S 225 8c Lilac (225). B. margin imprint and plate no. 266 strip of five, fresh color, o.g., h.r., two stamps thin spots, one stamp gum soak at T., otherwise Fine $ 90
244 SBL 225 8c Lilac (225). Block of four, o.g., three stamps Mint N.H., T.R. stamp lightly hinged, fresh and Very Fine block, Scott Retail as singles $ 525
245 S 226 10c Green (226). Mint N.H., well-centered, Extremely Fine $ 725
246 SS 227 15c Indigo (227). Mint N.H., well-centered, deep shade, Extremely Fine Gem $ 1,800
247 S 227 15c Indigo (227). Beautiful rich color, well-centered, o.g., very lightly hinged, Extremely Fine $ 800
248 S 227 15c Indigo (227). O.g., h.r., Extremely Fine $ 170
249 S 227,228 15c Indigo, 30c Black (227, 228). Both full o.g. and reperfed at one side, Extremely Fine appearance $ 625
250 S 228 30c Black (228). O.g., lightly hinged, well-centered, Extremely Fine $ 350
251 S 228 30c Black (228). Full o.g., Very Fine $ 250
252 S 229 90c Orange (229). Well-centered, bright color, full o.g., lightly hinged, trivial natural inclusion, Extremely Fine $ 325
253 S 229 90c Orange (229). O.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine $ 270
Columbian Issue
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description Realized
254 S 230-245 1c-$5.00 Columbian (230-245). Unused, several with o.g., most high values without gum, mixed condition, few almost Fine-Very Fine $ 1,600
255 S 230-244 1c-$4.00 Columbian (230-240, 242-244). Also incl. used $3.00, 30c, $2.00 and $4.00 unused (no gum), some faults, some appear Fine $ 1,150
256 S 230-244 1c-$4.00 Columbian (230-244). $3.00 and $4.00 used, 15c and $2.00 unused (no gum), others o.g., h.r., mixed condition, few appear Fine $ 1,050
257 S 230-240 1c-50c Columbian (230-240). O.g., 1c, 3c, 6c, 8c and 10c are Mint N.H., few minor imperfections (30c lightly creased & 50c reperfed at R.), all appear Very Fine-Extremely Fine, 8c is a Gem $ 2,300
258 (S)BL 230-239 1c-30c Columbian (230, 233-239). Blocks of four, unused (no gum, 30c sweated gum), mixed centering, minor faults, generally Fine-Very Fine appearance $ 675
259 S 230-233 1c-4c Columbian (230-233). O.g., 1c-3c are Mint N.H., 4c barest faint trace of hinging, all have bright colors, 3c horizontal crease, otherwise Very Fine $ 65
260 SBL 232 3c Columbian (232). T.L. corner margin imprint, plate no. 57 and letter "L" block of ten, o.g., eight stamps Mint N.H., right vertical pair h.r., centered to T., few perf separations, two small tears in edge of selvage (easily trimmed), otherwise Very Good $ 190
261 SS 233 4c Columbian (233). Mint N.H., well-centered, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem $ 260
262 SS 234 5c Columbian (234). Mint N.H., well-centered, pretty color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1983 P.F. certificate $ 230
264 SS 235 6c Columbian (235). Mint N.H., natural inclusion, Very Fine $ 90
265 SS 235 6c Columbian (235). Mint N.H. bottom margin imprint, plate no. 104 and letter "Z" strip of four, well-centered, fresh and Extremely Fine $ 1,150
266 SS 236 8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H., small natural fiber inclusion on back, Very Fine $ 95
267 S 237 10c Columbian (237). Disturbed o.g., reperfed, Very Fine appearance $ 35
268 SS 238 15c Columbian (238). Mint N.H., incredibly rich color, well-centered, Extremely Fine Gem $ 675
269 SS 239 30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., rich color, Extremely Fine $ 850
270 S 239 30c Columbian (239). Well-centered, o.g., lightly hinged, Extremely Fine $ 325
271 SS 240 50c Columbian (240). Mint N.H., rich color, Very Fine $ 2,200
272 SS 240 50c Columbian (240). Mint N.H. horizontal pair, rich color, Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail as two singles $ 1,700
273 SBL 240 50c Columbian (240). Block of four, slightly disturbed o.g., h.r., few perf separations rejoined causing some gum soaks, otherwise Fine $ 400
274 241-243 $1.00-$3.00 Columbian (241-243). Each with different cancel, $1.00 with Troy N.Y. cds, $2.00 with Reg. oval, $3.00 with San Francisco cds, few faults incl. $3.00 thin spot, otherwise Fine $ 525
275 S 241 $1.00 Columbian (241). O.g., lightly hinged, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1977 P.F. certificate $ 950
277 S 241 $1.00 Columbian (241). O.g., Fine $ 210
278 (S) 241 $1.00 Columbian (241). Redistributed o.g. over thin spots and small internal tear, corner perf crease at B.L., appears almost Fine $ 190
279 S 242 $2.00 Columbian (242). Slightly disturbed o.g., h.r., Extremely Fine $ 1,400
280 S 242 $2.00 Columbian (242). Disturbed o.g., well-centered, Extremely Fine $ 525
281 S 242 $2.00 Columbian (242). Bright and fresh, full o.g. with barest trace of hinge at lower right, Very Fine, a beautiful stamp $ 2,000
282 S 242 $2.00 Columbian (242). Bright color, full o.g., very lightly hinged, unusually fresh and Fine $ 475
283 S 242 $2.00 Columbian (242). Two, deep rich color, full o.g., lightly hinged, s.e. at top, one has natural gum crease, fresh and Fine $ 425
284 S 243 $3.00 Columbian (243). B. margin single showing letters "BB", o.g., barest faint trace of hinging, Extremely Fine and choice $ 4,250
285 S 243 $3.00 Columbian (243). Large part o.g. (slightly disturbed), Very Fine $ 625
286 S 244 $4.00 Columbian (244). Fresh color, well-centered, o.g., lightly hinged, Extremely Fine and choice $ 3,125
287 S 244 $4.00 Columbian (244). O.g., fresh and Very Fine $ 1,700
288 244 $4.00 Columbian (244). Bright color, bold strike of Philadelphia Reg. oval, Fine $ 550
290 S 245 $5.00 Columbian (245). Sweated o.g. to remove hinge, Extremely Fine $ 1,400
291 S 245 $5.00 Columbian (245). Full o.g., lightly hinged, natural inclusion, Fine $ 675
292 S 245 $5.00 Columbian (245). Large part disturbed o.g., horizontal crease and thin spot, otherwise Fine $ 400
293 245 $5.00 Columbian (245). Well-centered, light cancel, Extremely Fine Gem used example of the $5.00 Columbian $ 1,600
1894-98 Bureau Issue
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description Realized
294 246-260, 261A-263 1c-$5.00 1894 Issue (246-260, 261A-263). Used, few small faults, otherwise Fine-Very Fine $ 800
295 1c-$2.00 1894-98 Iss 1c-$2.00 1894-98 Issues. 36 mostly unused stamps, incl. Nos. 249 (2), 251, 256 (3), 258, 260, 261, 274, 275, used No. 262, some faults, some are Fine $ 525
296 SS 246 1c Ultramarine (246). Mint N.H. left margin plate no. single, well-centered with wide and even margins, incredibly rich color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1988 P.F. certificate $ 625
297 SS 246 1c Ultramarine (246). Mint N.H., pretty pastel color, Extremely Fine $ 300
298 SS 247 1c Blue (247). Mint N.H., well-centered with large margins, naturally short gum at L., rich color, Extremely Fine $ 85
299 S 248/252 2c 1894 Issue (248, 250-252). O.g., all are lightly hinged, No. 250 shows some discoloration, otherwise Very Fine $ 350
300 SS 249 2c Carmine Lake, Ty. I (249). Mint N.H., Extremely Fine and choice $ 625
301 S 249 2c Carmine Lake, Ty. I (249). O.g., pretty color, Extremely Fine $ 200
302 SS 250 2c Carmine, Ty. I (250). Mint N.H. top margin imprint and plate no. 112 strip of three, Extremely Fine and choice $ 325
303 S 253/259 3c-15c 1894 Issue (253-256, 259). Incl. two 3c, 4c and 5c are lightly hinged, others h.r. (one 3c disturbed), all are Very Fine $ 575
305 S 256 6c Dull Brown (256). O.g., lightly hinged, fresh and Very Fine $ 260
306 SS 257 8c Violet Brown (257). Mint N.H. bottom margin plate no. single, well-centered, rich color, folded along perfs, Extremely Fine $ 500
307 S 257 8c Violet Brown (257). O.g., lightly hinged, Extremely Fine $ 260

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