Sale 1096 — The Robert R. Hall Collection of Outstanding United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 28-30 April, 2015
Category — 1875 Continental Bank Note Co. Hard Paper Special Printing (Scott 167-177, 180)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
316
7c Reddish Vermilion, Special Printing (171). Without gum as issued, radiant color, full and intact perforations all aroundFRESH AND VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 7-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING.
Our census of Scott 171 contains 70 certified examples plus this uncertified copy. Most stamps were scissors-separated, affecting the perforations on at least one side.
"W.H.C." backstamp (Warren H. Colson)
4,750
3,750