Lot 2196 ()
1875, 30¢ greenish black, C.B.N.C. "Hard Paper" Special Printing, without gum as issued, with scissor separated perfs full to blunt with perfs slightly into design at lower right, vibrant rich color, tiny thin at top, Fine appearance, a very rare example of the 24¢ Continental Bank Note Special Printing issue, ex-Cunliffe; with 1980 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 176 $12,000.
Realized: $3,250