| Lot | Sym. | Lot Description | Est/Cat | Realized |
| 86 | |
2c Brown (157). Mint N.H.,
deep rich color and proof-like impression, three wide even margins, Very
Fine and choice, with 1992 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as hinged (Image) |
375.00 | 500.00 |
| 87 | |
3c Green (158). Mint N.H.,
brilliant color on bright white paper, choice centering with
well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 1995
P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as hinged
(Image) |
130.00 | 425.00 |
| 88 | |
6c Dull Pink (159). Mint
N.H., choice centering, fresh paper with long full perforations all
aroundEXTREMELY FINE. A REMARKABLE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1873 6-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE ISSUE. With 1995 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as hinged (Image) |
425.00 | 1,600.00 |
| 89 | |
7c Orange Vermilion (160).
Original gum in Mint N.H. state, brilliant color and detailed
impression clearly showing the secret mark, post-office
freshEXTREMELY FINE. A MAGNIFICENT EXAMPLE OF THE 7-CENT 1873 CONTINENTAL ISSUE IN MINT NEVER-HINGED POST-OFFICE FRESH CONDITION. As one would expect, this Mint Never-Hinged single owes its existence to the break-up of a block. With 1997 P.F. certificate for block of four, this being the top right stamp (Image) |
1,350.00 | 6,250.00 |
| 90 | |
90c Rose Carmine (166).
Original gum in Mint N.H. condition, perfectly centered with extra
wide margins, radiant color and detailed impressionEXTREMELY FINE AND UNUSUALLY WIDE-MARGINED MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1873 CONTINENTAL ISSUE. While this issue regularly appears at auction in superb original-gum condition, it is rarely offered in superb Mint Never-Hinged condition. With 1974 P.F. certificate (Image) |
2,750.00 | 7,500.00 |
| 91 | |
2c Vermilion (178). Mint
N.H., intense fiery shade and impression on brilliant
paperEXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED 1875 2-CENT VERMILION CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE ISSUE. Unlike its 1873 Brown and 1879 American counterparts, the 2c Vermilion 1875 Issue is very scarce in Mint Never Hinged state. With 1995 P.F. certificate for pair, this being the right stamp. Scott Retail as hinged (Image) |
425.00 | 1,150.00 |
| 92 | |
5c Blue (179). Mint N.H.,
deep rich color, almost perfectly centered with balanced even
marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BREATHTAKING MINT NEVER-HINGED 1875 5-CENT TAYLOR PRINTED BY CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY. A TRUE CONDITION RARITY IN THE FINEST ATTAINABLE CONDITION. Although large multiples of the 5c Taylor American printing on soft paper (Scott 185) have provided Mint Never Hinged singles, the 1875 Continental is very scarce in Mint Never Hinged condition and rare in this grade. With 1990 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as hinged (Image) |
600.00 | 2,700.00 |