| Lot | Sym. | Lot Description | Est/Cat | Realized |
| 420 | |
7c Orange Vermilion (160).
Unused (no gum), intense shade on bright white paper, short perf at right,
otherwise Extremely Fine (Image) |
450.00 | 200.00 |
| 421 | |
10c Brown (161). Mint
N.H., nearly perfect centering with wide margins, warm rich shade and
proof-like impression, tiny natural inclusion at upper leftEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A REMARKABLY FRESH AND OUTSTANDING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1873 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE. AN ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL STAMP. With 1989 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as hinged (Image) |
600.00 | 4,750.00 |
| 422 | |
10c Brown (161).
Horizontal strip of three, original gum, lightly hinged, crisp impression,
Fine strip, Scott Retail as singles (Image) |
1,800.00 | 625.00 |
| 423 |
10c Brown (161). Jumbo
margins all around, rich color and proof-like impression, face-free strike
of cork cancel, Extremely Fine and choice, a huge stamp, with 2000 P.F.
certificate (Image) |
17.00 | 75.00 | |
| 424 | |
12c Blackish Violet (162).
Unused (no gum), exceptionally choice centering, dark shade and crisp
detailed impression, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1981 P.F. certificate
(Image) |
775.00 | 600.00 |
| 425 |
12c Blackish Violet (162).
Perfectly centered with well-proportioned margins, incredibly deep and rich
color on brilliant paper, clear strike of blue grid cancel and trace of red
transit at bottom, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect,
with 2000 P.F. certificate (Image) |
90.00 | 525.00 | |
| 426 |
12c Blackish Violet (162).
Beautiful centering with wide even margins, dark color, neat cancel,
Extremely Fine Gem, with 2000 P.F. certificate
(Image) |
90.00 | 170.00 | |
| 427 |
12c Blackish Violet (162).
Sharp impression, bright blue target cancel, Extremely Fine (Image) |
92.00 | 110.00 | |
| 428 | |
15c Yellow Orange (163).
Original gum, extraordinarily choice centering with wide margins, bright
yellowish shade, fine impression, couple perfs at right are nibbed, another
is barely shortEXTREMELY FINE. THE 15-CENT 1873 CONTINENTAL IS ONE OF THE MOST ELUSIVE BANK NOTE ISSUES IN THIS GRADE OF ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION. Although defined by a secret mark, the 15c Continental, Scott 163, is very difficult to distinguish from its National counterpart, Scott 152. Certain shades and impressions of the 15c Continental closely match certain National printings, and the secret mark is often undetectable. However, the stamp offered here has what we believe are characteristics unique to Continental's work. The shade is very bright and yellowish. The gum is white and smooth (National gum is typically dark brown and uneven). The secret mark in the upper left triangle is also prominently featured in this impression. There is simply no question that this is a 15c Continental. Collectors who have searched for a well-centered Scott 163 with original gum know how rare it is in such condition. Off-center stamps are the norm, and original gum is a rare commodity in this issue. The same can be said for the 30c Continental, Scott 165, and we sold one of those for $21,000 hammer in our 2000 Rarities sale (versus $1,750 catalogue value). With 1991 P.F. certificate (Image) |
1,650.00 | 1,800.00 |
| 429 | |
15c Yellow Orange (163).
Original gum, intense shade on bright paperA FRESH AND VERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1873 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE ISSUE. With 2000 P.F. certificate (Image) |
1,650.00 | 2,300.00 |
| 430 | |
15c Yellow Orange (163).
Original gum, brilliant color, accompanying certificate mentions slight
soiling which we see no evidence of, Fine, with 1996 P.F. certificate (Image) |
1,650.00 | 325.00 |