Lot
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1875, 7¢ reddish vermilion, C.B.N.C. "Hard Paper" Special Printing, without gum as issued, vibrant color, extraordinarily well-centered with full perforations all around, bright and fresh paper, Very Fine and choice; signed E. Stern, with 2000 & 2006 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (VF 80). Scott Nos. 171 $4,250.
A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 1875 7¢ CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. ONLY A HANDFUL EXIST IN THIS SUPERB CONDITION WITH INTACT PERFORATIONS.
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: $3,750