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1873, 6¢ dull pink (159), perfectly centered within generous margins, soft, pastel color, full crisp perforations, delicate impression and full, fresh original gum that is never hinged; an absolutely Superb gem. Scott value $425 for hinged THIS CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE CO. 6¢ MINT SINGLE LEAVES ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO BE DESIRED — THE COLOR, CENTERING, PERFORATIONS AND GUM ARE ALL PERFECT — IT IS THE VERY DEFINITION OF SUPERB. Expertization: 1982, 2000 and 2006 PF Certificates, the latter graded S 98. Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 331, Lot 522 |
US$2,600.00 |
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1873, 6¢ dull pink (159), wonderfully fresh and well centered with lovely pastel color and full, never hinged original gum; choice and nearly Extremely Fine. SMQ price $640 for hinged. Scott $425 for hinged Expertization: 1978 & 1988 PF and 2008 PSE Certificates, the latter graded VF-XF 85. Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 331, Lot 523 |
US$1,050.00 |
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6c Dull Pink (Scott 159). Original gum, lightly hinged, bright shade, accompanying certificate mentions natural gum wrinkle at bottom left, Very Fine, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2010, Sale 984, Lot 485 |
US$190.00 |
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6c Dull Pink (Scott 159). Original gum, barely hinged if at all, nicely centered, crisp pastel color, Very Fine and choice, with 2002 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2010, Sale 983, Lot 109 |
US$275.00 |
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United States 1870-73 Banknote Issues 1873 6c dull pink, right sheet margin single, l.h., fresh and v.f., with 2002 PFC Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2010, Sale 201001, Lot 110 |
US$325.00 |
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6c Dull Pink (Scott 159). Original gum, faintly hinged, handsome centering, pastel shade, Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, VF-XF 85, SMQ price $640.00) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 982, Lot 5460 |
US$550.00 |
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6c Dull Pink (Scott 159). Exceptionally wide margins and flawless centering, Pittsburgh Pa. Man in Coffin cancel, tear at left, still Very Fine strike, a rare and desirable fancy cancel on an exceptional stamp, exceedingly difficult to find this way, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (F-70) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 1587 |
US$550.00 |
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6c Dull Pink (Scott 159). Choice centering, rich color, bold strike of New York Foreign Mail Star cancel (ST-8P5), fresh and Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $240.00) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 1586 |
US$500.00 |
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6c Dull Pink, With Grill (Scott 159b). Original gum, centered slightly in at bottom, some trivial perf tip toning and some pinholes in grill characteristic of the heavy Continental Grill impressions, scarce and seldom seen variety Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 1588 |
US$225.00 |
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6c Dull Pink (Scott 159). Original gum, choice margins and centering, fresh, bright color, Very Fine, with 2009 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 1585 |
US$350.00 |
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6c Dull Pink (Scott 159). Original gum, lightly hinged, vibrant color, Very Fine and choice, a stamp with tremendous visual appeal, with 2001 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 972, Lot 3162 |
US$250.00 |
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U.S. General Issues, 1873, 6¢ dull pink, #159. O.g., large copy, light horiz. crease, Grade 75J Fine to Very Fine, PSE (2008) cert. Scott $475. Estimate $150. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 81, Lot 558 |
US$109.00 |
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6c Dull Pink (Scott 159). Exceptionally wide margins and flawless centering, Pittsburgh Pa. Man in Coffin cancel, Very Fine strike, a rare and desirable fancy cancel on an exceptional stamp, exceedingly difficult to find this way Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4286 |
US$2,200.00 |
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6c Dull Pink (Scott 159). Original gum, lightly hinged, radiant color, well-proportioned margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, a pretty stamp, with 1999 and 2006 P.F. certificates (XF 90, SMQ price $1,250.00) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4285 |
US$850.00 |
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o 1873, 6¢ dull pink (Scott 159), horizontal pair, two strikes of NYFM geometric (Weiss TR-W9), Very Fine and choice. Estimate 200 – 300 Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2008, Sale 330, Lot 1655 |
US$240.00 |