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1c Ultramarine, Special Printing (167). Without gum as issued, scissors-separated at right and bottom, intact perforations at left and top, beautifully centered, bright color and proof-like impression EXTREMELY FINE. THE 1875 ONE-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING IS ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT VALUES OF THE SERIES TO OBTAIN WITH SUCH CHOICE CENTERING. Our recently updated census records for Scott 167 contain 44 certified examples. Of these, fewer than ten have perforations all around (including two with either imprint or plate no. at bottom). Very few are centered as well as this stamp. Unpublished Census No. 167-UNC-31. Ex Lilly and Klein. Signed E. Stern. With 1966 and 2008 P.F. certificates Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 780 |
US$10,000.00 |
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1875 Special Printing, 1ยข ultramarine (167), well centered, scissor trimmed perfs but relatively intact, bright vibrant color on crisp white paper. Without gum as issued. Small thin spot at top left. Fresh and Very Fine appearance. Scott price $18,000 ONE OF APPROXIMATELY 50 EXAMPLES KNOWN. Expertization: 2001 A.P.S. & 2002 P.F. Certificates. Matthew Bennett International, May 2008, Sale 327, Lot 171 |
US$11,000.00 |