| Lot | Sym. | Lot Description | Est/Cat | Realized |
| 595 | |
4c Gray Black, 1875 Special
Printing (PR35). Without gum as issued, intense shade and sharp
proof-like impression on bright paper, well-centered with wide margins,
Extremely Fine, with 1986 P.F. certificate
(Image) |
450.00 | 850.00 |
| 596 | |
6c Gray Black, 1875 Special
Printing (PR36). Without gum as issued, deep charcoal shade on crisp
paper, Very Fine and choice, signed Bartels, with 1985 P.F. certificate (Image) |
500.00 | 800.00 |
| 597 | |
10c Gray Black, 1875 Special
Printing (PR39). Without gum as issued, charcoal shade on bright white
paper, Very Fine and choice, only 1,499 were sold, with 1988 P.F.
certificate (Image) |
850.00 | 625.00 |
| 598 | |
12c Pale Rose, 1875 Special
Printing (PR40). Without gum as issued, bright color on crisp
paperVERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1875 SPECIAL PRINTING NEWSPAPER ISSUE. Only 1,313 were sold. With 1985 P.F. certificate (Image) |
1,000.00 | 1,000.00 |
| 599 | |
24c Pale Rose, 1875 Special
Printing (PR41). Without gum as issued, intense color, precise
centeringEXTREMELY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE SCARCE 24-CENT CONTINENTAL SPECIAL PRINTING. Only 411 were sold. With 1976 P.F. certificate (Image) |
1,450.00 | 2,200.00 |
| 600 | |
36c Pale Rose, 1875 Special
Printing (PR42). Without gum as issued, brilliant color and detailed
impressionFINE AND FRESH EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 36-CENT 1875 SPECIAL PRINTING. Only 330 were sold. Signed Diena. With 1985 P.F. certificate (Image) |
1,900.00 | 1,350.00 |
| 601 | |
48c Pale Rose, 1875 Special
Printing (PR43). Without gum as issued, deep rich color on brilliant
paperVERY FINE. A REMARKABLY CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 48-CENT 1875 NEWSPAPER SPECIAL PRINTING. Only 268 were sold. With 1988 P.F. certificate (Image) |
2,250.00 | 4,250.00 |
| 602 | |
72c Pale Rose, 1875 Special
Printing (PR45). Without gum as issued, well-centered with wide margins
at top and bottom, fresh color on crisp paperEXTREMELY FINE 72-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. Only 174 were sold. Signed in pencil on back. With 1987 P.F. certificate (Image) |
3,000.00 | 6,750.00 |
| 603 | |
84c Pale Rose, 1875 Special
Printing (PR46). Without gum as issued, rich color and sharp
impression, precise centeringEXTREMELY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 84-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL NEWSPAPER SPECIAL PRINTING. THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST COPIES IN EXISTENCE. Only 164 were sold. With 1985 P.F. certificate (Image) |
3,500.00 | 4,500.00 |
| 604 | |
$1.92-$60.00 1875 Special
Printing, Imperforate (PR48var-PR56var). Without gum as issued, bright
colors on fresh paper, $9.00 close at right, $48.00 just touching at right,
otherwise with wide even marginsVERY FINE-EXTREMELY FINE. A RARE SET OF THE IMPERFORATE DOLLAR-VALUE CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE SPECIAL PRINTINGS. According to the Scott U.S. Specialized catalogue, all values of the Continental Printings exist imperforate but were not regularly issued. Each signed Sloane and with 1982 P.F. certificate (Image) |
E. 4,000-5,000 | 12,500.00 |