Lot 4131 ()
1875, 24¢ dull purple, C.B.N.C. "Hard Paper" Special Printing, without gum as issued, beautifully centered with full perforations on all four sides, lovely purple shade, Extremely Fine and choice; with 1991, 2001 P.F. & 2005 P.S.E. certificates, last Graded XF 90 (SMQ $16,000).Scott Nos. 175 $3,500.
ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN EXAMPLES OF THIS RARE CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. ONLY TWO EXAMPLES GRADED HIGHER, ONE AT 95 AND ONE AT 95J.
The rarity of this Gem can not be overstated as the majority of these Special Printings were off centered and the perforations trimmed off on one or more sides. A far inferior example with perfs on all four sides sold in 2021 for over $28,000.
Realized: $12,000