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2c Dark Brown, Special Printing (168). Without gum as issued, scissors-separated as usual but with full perforations all around, deep rich color VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 1875 2-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. SCARCE WITH FULL PERFORATIONS. Our recently updated census records for Scott 168 contain only 55 copies certified as genuine. Of these, 22 have straight edges on at least one side and several are faulty. In fact, almost all known examples of the 2c 1875 Special Printing are off center. Unpublished Census No. 168-UNC-17. Ex T. Charlton Henry. With 1975 and 2005 P.F. certificates. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 972, Lot 3169 |
US$5,750.00 |
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2c Dark Brown, Special Printing (168). Without gum as issued, perforations complete all around, one at lower left is short, deep shade and proof-like impression A FINE AND DESIRABLE EXAMPLE OF THE 1875 2-CENT CONTINENTAL SPECIAL PRINTING WITH INTACT PERFORATIONS. Our recently updated census records for Scott 168 contain only 55 copies certified as genuine. Of these, 22 have straight edges on at least one side and several are faulty. In fact, almost all known examples of the 2c 1875 Special Printing are off center. Unpublished Census No. 168-UNC-50. With 1946, 1969 and 2008 P.F. certificates Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 781 |
US$5,000.00 |
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1875 Special Printing, 2¢ dark brown (168), attractively centered within wide margins, deep intense color and impression on fresh paper. Without gum as issued. Pulled perf at left (margin defect). Very Fine appearance. Scott value $8,250 ONE OF APPROXIMATELY 60 EXAMPLES KNOWN. Expertization: 1949 P.F. & 2002 P.S.E. Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, May 2008, Sale 327, Lot 172 |
US$2,800.00 |
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1875 Special Printing, 2¢ dark brown (168), rich dark brown color, full perforations with none of the usual scissor separation. Without gum as issued. Fresh and nearly Very Fine for this. Scott price $7,500 FEWER THAN 75 EXAMPLES OF THE CONTINENTAL 2¢ BROWN SPECIAL PRINTING ARE BELIEVED TO EXIST. Expertization: 1959 A.P.S. Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2007, Sale 319, Lot 1196 |
US$3,250.00 |