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1870-88 Bank Note Issues (Scott 156 - 166) continued...
Lot Sym. Lot Description Est/Cat Realized
1642 og image6c Dull Pink (159). With wide selvage at right, original gum, lightly hinged, rich color on fresh paper, Very Fine, with 2002 P.F. certificate (Image) 425.00 475.00
1643 og image6c Dull Pink (159). Original gum, lightly hinged, bright and fresh, Very Fine, with 2002 P.F. certificate (Image) 425.00 350.00
1644 og image7c Orange Vermilion (160). Original gum, intense vibrant color, remarkably choice centering with extra wide balanced margins

AN EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM 7-CENT 1873 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE ISSUE.

With 1983 P.F. certificate (Image)

1,100.00 2,500.00
1645 og image7c Orange Vermilion (160). Original gum, lightly hinged, vivid shade and proof-like impression clearly showing the secret marks, Very Fine and choice, a pretty stamp, with 2002 P.F. certificate (Image) 0.00 1,400.00
1646 image7c Orange Vermilion (160). Perfectly centered with wide even margins, fresh color, blue and red cancels, Extremely Fine Gem, a rare combination of two colored cancels on a perfectly centered stamp, with 2002 P.F. certificate (incorrectly stating red and black cancels) (Image) 94.00 325.00
1647 image7c Orange Vermilion (160). Perfectly centered, bright fresh color on radiant paper, perfectly struck fancy cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 2002 P.F. certificate (Image) 80.00 475.00
1648 og image10c Brown (161). Left sheet margin, original gum, rich color, unusually wide margins, Extremely Fine, with 1994 P.S.E. certificate (Image) 700.00 1,050.00
1649 og image10c Brown (161). Original gum, rich color and fine impression, reperfed at bottom, otherwise Fine (Image) 700.00 115.00
1650 og image12c Blackish Violet (162). Large part original gum, rich color, reperfed, small corner crease, otherwise Fine (Image) 1,800.00 250.00
1651 og image15c Yellow Orange (163). Original gum, lightly hinged, extraordinarily choice centering with exceptionally wide margins, bright yellowish shade

EXTREMELY FINE. THE 15-CENT 1873 CONTINENTAL IS ONE OF THE MOST ELUSIVE BANK NOTE ISSUES IN THIS GRADE IN 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.

With 2002 P.F. certificate (Image)

2,100.00 11,500.00
1652 og image15c Yellow Orange (163). Original gum, lightly hinged, radiant color on bright white paper, detailed impression, Fine, a scarce stamp in sound original gum condition, with 2002 P.F. certificate (Image) 2,100.00 700.00

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