Lot 2780 o
1873, 2¢ brown, C.B.N.C. printing, cancelled by stunning strike of New York Foreign Mail (Kirke 75-09-08-IGEO) socked-on-the-nose, outstanding centering with large margins, deep color with sharply etched impression, an Extremely Fine gem; with 2008 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Superb 95, $300), with only four examples graded higher.Scott No. 157 Estimate $400 - 600.
A GORGEOUS EXAMPLE OF THE 1873 2¢ CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE WITH THIS MAGNIFICENT CANCELLATION.
Realized: $575