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Sale 52: The Westpex Sale

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1873-1875 Continental Bank Note Co. Issue

Lots 1729-1732

Lot 1729    

1873, 3¢ Green, Grilled, o.g., very lightly hinged, rich color and exceptional freshness, strong well defined grill, wide margins, Very Fine and choice, a premium example of the 3¢ Continental Grill issue; with 2012 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 158e    $500.

Realized: $650

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Lot 1730    

1873, 6¢ Dull Pink, centered with mathematical precision and featuring wide margins, lovely pastel color and pristine, never hinged o.g.; an absolutely Superb gem and quite likely the finest example in existence; with 1982, 2000 & 2006 PF certificates, the last Graded (Superb 98 - the sole highest grade awarded by either the P.F. or P.S.E. - SSV $3,250).
Scott No. 159    $400 for hinged.

Realized: $5,750

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Lot 1731 ()   

1873, 10¢ Brown, unused no gum, remarkably bright and fresh and centered with mathematical precision amid huge, perfectly balanced margins; a stunning, Extremely Fine to Superb Jumbo gem.
Scott No. 161    $300.

Realized: $325

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Lot 1732    

1873, 30¢ Gray Black, o.g., very lightly hinged, precision centering amid full and evenly balanced margins, wonderfully vibrant color and uncommonly fresh, Superb, a truly magnificent mint example of the 1873 30¢ Continental Bank Note issue; with 2010 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott No. 165    $3,250.

Realized: $4,500

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Lots 1729-1732

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