Lot 2170
1873, 15¢ yellow orange, o.g., lightly hinged, radiant color on bright white paper, detailed impression, F.-V.F., a scarce stamp in sound original gum condition; with 2002 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 163 $2,500.
Lot 2171
1873, 90¢ rose carmine, o.g., very lightly hinged, virtually perfect centering amid evenly balanced margin, radiant color on bright post office fresh paper, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2009 P.S.E., 2005 and 2014 P.F. certificates, the later Graded (XF 90 XQ, SSV $4,500 for 90).Scott No. 166 $2,250.
A WONDERFUL BRILLIANT MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 1873 90¢ CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE ISSUE.
Realized: $4,000
Lot 2172
1873, 90¢ rose carmine, slightly disturbed o.g., bright color, nicely centered, Very Fine, a scarce mint high value Banknote issue.Scott No. 166 $2,250.
Realized: $1,250
Lot 2173 ()
1875 Special Printing, 7¢ reddish vermilion, without gum as issued, deep rich color, well centered with full perforations all around, Extremely Fine, ex Engel; with 1947 A.P.S. and 1958, 1992 and 2004 P.F. certificates.Scott No. 171 $5,250.
WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE 1875 7¢ CONTINENTAL SPECIAL PRINTINGS EXTANT.
Nearly all the Continental Special Printings where separated by scissors affecting perforations on at least one side. This stamp with full perforations is one of the few that escaped this procedure. It is believed that approximately 75 examples of this Special Printing exist.
Realized: $4,750
Lot 2174
1875, 2¢ vermilion, o.g., lightly hinged, rich vibrant color, fresh and Very Fine; with 1980 P.F. for block and 2002 P.F. certificates.Scott No. 178 $350.
Realized: $350
Lot 2175
1875, 5¢ blue, o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears n.h.), intensely rich color, wide margins, fresh and F.-V.F.; with 1986 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 179 $700.
Realized: $300