7c Vermilion (149).
Original gum, intense color, choice centering with balanced
marginsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 7-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE ISSUE. AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE STAMP IN SUCH SUPERB CONDITION.
With 2000 P.F. certificate (Image)
10c Brown (150). Original
gum, intense color and impression, near perfect centering within
well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN EXTREMELY RARE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1870 UNGRILLED NATIONAL BANK NOTE ISSUE.
In searching past auction catalogues, we have located precious few examples of Scott 150 in the condition of the stamp offered here. Collectors who are unwilling to compromise on quality are well-advised to pursue this opportunity.
With 2002 P.F. certificate (Image)
12c Dull Violet (151).
Original gum, incredibly deep color and detailed impression, wide
marginsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1870 UNGRILLED NATIONAL BANK NOTE ISSUE.
With 2000 P.F. certificate (Image)
15c Bright Orange (152).
Original gum, exceptionally well-centered with unusually well-balanced
margins, vivid color on bright paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN EXCEEDINGLY CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 15-CENT UNGRILLED NATIONAL BANK NOTE ISSUE.
The 15c 1870 National Grilled Issue (Scott 141) is widely recognized as an extremely rare stamp in choice original-gum condition. Less well known is the fact that its ungrilled counterpart -- Scott 152 -- is comparably challenging to find in such condition. This stamp has all of the National printing characteristics, but it defies the norm by having exceptional attributes of centering and freshness.
With 1997 P.F. certificate (Image)
24c Purple (153). Original
gum, lightly hinged, balanced margins all around with virtually perfect
centeringEXTREMELY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 24-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE UNGRILLED ISSUE.
With 1983 and 2000 P.F. certificates (Image)
30c Black (154). Original
gum, lightly hinged, choice centering with wide margins, beautiful deep
charcoal shade and detailed impressionEXTREMELY FINE. THE 1870 30-CENT NATIONAL UNGRILLED ISSUE IS ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT OF ALL BANK NOTE ISSUES TO FIND IN SOUND, WELL-CENTERED, ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION.
During the past few years, we have offered a few superb original-gum examples of other 30-cent Bank Note Printings, most notably Scott 165. Collectors have recognized the rarity of these stamps, bidding aggressively for the best stamps and often setting record prices. A search of our records and past auction catalogues finds a few stamps on a par with this example.
With 2002 P.F. certificate (Image)
90c Carmine (155).
Original gum, lightly hinged, well-centered, proof-like
impressionEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 90-CENT UNGRILLED NATIONAL BANK NOTE ISSUE.
In general, the Grilled National Bank Note Issues in superb original-gum condition overshadow their ungrilled counterparts. This is also true for the 90c. However, in the case of the 90c, collectors are frequently misled by the availability of Scott 166, the 1873 Continental printing. The difference in shades is distinct, yet collectors have a tendency to under-rate the 1870 National printing. Most original-gum examples are poorly centered. This example is remarkable for its centering and wide margins.
With 2002 P.F. certificate (Image)
90c Carmine (155).
Original gum, beautiful rich color and detailed impression on brilliant
paperVERY FINE AND CHOICE. THE 1870 90-CENT UNGRILLED NATIONAL BANK NOTE ISSUE IS RARE IN SUPERIOR ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION.
The 1870 90c National Ungrilled Issue, Scott 155, is somewhat overshadowed by its grilled counterpart, Scott 144. Collectors are also misled by the availability of Scott 166, the 90c 1873 Continental. Although the difference in shades is distinct, collectors have a tendency to confuse the two and under-rate the 1870 National printing.
With 1995 P.F. certificate (Image)