Lot 2408 o
1871, 7¢ vermilion, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing, blue face free segmented cork cancel, virtually perfect centering amid enormously wide margins, rich radiant color and a full well formed grill impression, a Superb jumbo, a truly remarkable large-margin gem; with 1992 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 138 $525.
AN OUTSTANDING JUMBO MARGIN USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1871 7¢ NATIONAL BANKNOTE GRILL ISSUE - WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST USED EXAMPLES IN EXISTENCE.
Current Opening Bid: $800
Lot
2409 
1870, 10¢ brown, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing, o.g., very lightly hinged, nice centering, intense rich color, natural fiber inclusion (visible on reverse only), F.-V.F., ex-Dr. Grassi; with 1976, 2006 P.F. & 1996, 2006 P.S.E. certificates, last Graded (F 70).Scott No. 139 $7,500.
A LOVELY AND RARE MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 10¢ H. GRILL BANK NOTE WITH ONLY ONE EXAMPLE GRADED HIGHER.
The numeric graded does not do this stamp justice, the last time this stamp was sold at auction, it was described as, "Extremely Fine Example of the 10¢ 1870 National Grilled Issue with Original Gum and Unusually Choice Centering." (Siegel Sale #829, Lot 368). It is interesting to note that only two original gum examples have been graded by the P.S.E., this stamp and one other (85 J).
Current Opening Bid: $1,600
Lot 2410 o
1870, 90¢ carmine, without grill, N.B.N.C. printing, face free cork cancels, exceptional centering amid uncommonly wide and well balanced margins, strong bright color, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, one of three examples to grade as such with only one example grading higher (a 98), ex-Floyd & Hall; with 1992 P.F. and 2015 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Sup 95J; SMQ $4,000).Scott No. 155 $350.
A GORGEOUS JUMBO MARGIN EXAMPLE OF THIS 1870 90¢ NATIONAL BANK NOTE WITHOUT GRILL - RARELY FOUND IN THIS GEM CONDITION.
Current Opening Bid: $1,300
Lot
2411 
1873, 10¢ brown, cork canceled and tied on 1873 tissue paper cover from Yokohama, Japan to London, England, with "Yokohama, Japan, Oct 22" origin cds, magenta "San Francisco, Cal., Paid, Nov 14" transit and red "London" entry cds's, forwarded within London with G.B. 1864 1d red tied by "Paddington" duplex; cover with some edge faults and single 2¢ with faint corner crease, Very Fine, a spectacular & rare usage; with 2002 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 161+157 Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
Current Opening Bid: $1,500
Lot
2412 ()
1875, 1¢ ultramarine, C.B.N.C. "Hard Paper" Special Printing, without gum as issued, scissors separated as usual with full perfs on three sides, bright color, Extremely Fine; with 1999 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 167 $14,000.
ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN EXAMPLES OF THE RARE 1¢ 1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING.
Current Opening Bid: $3,000
Lot
2413 ()
1875, 10¢ pale brown, C.B.N.C. "Hard Paper" Special Printing, without gum as issued, scissors separated as usual with full perfs at top and left, and almost complete at right, bright color, Very Fine; with 1986 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 172 $18,000.
A LOVELY EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE 10¢ 1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING.
Most are scissors-separated into the perforations on at least one side.
Current Opening Bid: $2,500
Lot
2414
1875, 2¢ vermilion, C.B.N.C. printing, on 3¢ green entire (U163) from San Francisco, Cal. to Oldenburg, Germany with stunning red Mayrisch Bros & Co. cigar and tobacco merchant illustrated advertising showing Standing Indian and Tobacco Goods, canceled by "San Francisco, Cal., Oct 6" cds and negative "H" duplex, N.Y. transit backstamps, Very Fine and attractive.Scott No. 178 Estimate $400 - 600.
Current Opening Bid: $200
Lot 2415 P
1879-83, 1¢-90¢ American Bank Note Co., Plate Proofs on India Paper, complete set of 19; with 1879 1¢ gray blue (182P3) horizontal pair and balance singles, representing all the plate proofs on India designs, denominations and major colors produced, including both shades of the 6¢ Lincoln, bright colors, ample to large margins, all fresh, a Very Fine and choice set.Scott No. 182P3-190P3, 205P3-218P3 $1,205.
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Current Opening Bid: $625
Lot 2416 o
1879, 10¢ brown, A.B.N.C. printing, with secret mark, neat face free blue target cancel, perfectly centered amid wide and beautifully balanced margins, gorgeous rich vibrant color, a Superb jumbo, one of three examples to receive this grade with two grading higher (at 100J); with 1997 and 2019 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (Superb 98J, SMQ $2,000).Scott No. 188 $30.
Current Opening Bid: $800
Lot
2417 
1879, 15¢ red orange, A.B.N.C. printing, Bottom Margin Plate Block of 12 with Imprint & Plate Number "31", immaculate Post Office fresh original gum which is never hinged expect for tiny trace of very light hinging in selvedge of one stamp, exceptionally well centered with perforations completely intact, brilliant rich color that is almost unheard of on this soft porous paper issue, wonderfully bright and fresh, an Extremely Fine gem; with 2002 P.S.E. & 2016 P.F. certificates.Scott No. 189 $8,500 for hinged.
A MAGNIFICENT 15¢ AMERICAN BANKNOTE ISSUE PLATE BLOCK AND A GREAT RARITY IN NEVER HINGED CONDITION, QUITE CERTAINLY ONE, IF NOT THE FINEST KNOWN IN EXISTENCE.
Current Opening Bid: $2,000