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1875, 2¢ vermilion (178), centered with mathematical precision amid beautifully balanced margins with deep, vibrant color and full, fresh lightly hinged original gum; an exquisite, Extremely Fine gem. Scott price $375 Expertization: 1997 and 2006 PF Certificates, the latter graded XF-S 95. Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 331, Lot 529 |
US$1,150.00 |
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2c Vermilion (Scott 178). Block of four, original gum, lightly hinged, brilliant vivid color, Fine-Very Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2010, Sale 984, Lot 494 |
US$400.00 |
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2c Vermilion, With Grill (Scott 178c). Original gum, lightly hinged, vibrant color, clearly-defined grill, fresh and Fine, ex Geisler, with 1993 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2010, Sale 983, Lot 116 |
US$950.00 |
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2c Vermilion (Scott 178). Original gum, Jumbo margins, especially at top and bottom, excellent centering, vivid color, Very Fine and choice, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, VF-XF 85 Jumbo, SMQ price $540.00 as 85, $780.00 as 90), this is the only one in this grade with only two higher Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 982, Lot 5476 |
US$425.00 |
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2c Vermilion, With Grill (Scott 178c). Original gum, bright color, wide bottom margin showing tiny part of imprint, Fine, scarce variety, with 2009 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 982, Lot 5477 |
US$225.00 |
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2c Vermilion, With Grill (Scott 178c). Original gum, bright color, wide bottom margin showing tiny part of imprint, Fine, scarce variety, with 2009 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1414 |
US$375.00 |
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UNITED STATES 1870-88 BANKNOTE ISSUES 1875 2c vermilion, beautiful color, centered slightly to bottom, l.h., fine, with 2002 PFC for a pair from which this came Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2009, Sale 200903, Lot 143 |
US$190.00 |
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UNITED STATES 1870-88 BANKNOTE ISSUES 1875 2c vermillion, slightly disturbed original gum, perfectly centered with balanced margins, radiant color, tiny tear at bottom center, v.f. appearance, with 2001 PFC Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2009, Sale 200901, Lot 150 |
US$140.00 |
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2c Vermilion (Scott 178). Mint N.H., exceptionally well-centered, magnificent deep fiery color on crisp white paper EXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1875 2-CENT VERMILION CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF XF 90 BY P.S.E. — THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE. with 1989 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90, SMQ value $3,650.00) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4294 |
US$2,900.00 |
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U.S., 1875, 2¢ vermilion, #178. O.g. (h.r.), Fine to Very Fine. Scott $475. Estimate $140. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 79, Lot 114 |
US$115.00 |
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2c Vermilion (Scott 178). Original gum, lightly hinged, choice wide margins and almost perfectly centered, rich fiery color, Extremely Fine, with 1989 and 2008 P.F. certificates (XF 90, SMQ price $970.00) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2008, Sale 962, Lot 2451 |
US$750.00 |
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1875, 2¢ vermilion, grilled (178c), well centered, deep rich color, strongly impressed grill as usual. O.g. Very Fine and scarce. Scott value $900 Expertization: 2002 P.S.E. Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, May 2008, Sale 327, Lot 183 |
US$375.00 |
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1875, 2¢ vermilion (178), deep radiant color and strong impression on bright paper. Full o.g. An Extremely Fine gem. SMQ value $1,700. Scott $475 Expertization: 2000 P.F. & 2004 P.S.E. Certificates, latter graded XF-S 95. Matthew Bennett International, May 2008, Sale 327, Lot 182 |
US$950.00 |
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o 1875, 2¢ vermilion (178), perfectly centered within the largest margins imaginable, glowing deep color on bright paper, an unusual duplexed “ring” cancellations, a Superb one-in-a-million gem. SMQ price $700 for 98, unpriced for 100. Scott $12 Expertization: 2008 P.S.E. Certificate graded Superb 98J. Matthew Bennett International, Apr 2008, Sale 326, Lot 165 |
US$3,500.00 |
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() 1875, 2¢ vermilion, imperforate (178 var.), full top plate “161” and imprint block of twelve, deep vibrant color on bright paper. Unused. Some typical creasing and skillfully repaired margin tear, a stunning plate block. Estimate 10,000 – 15,000 ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED 1875 2¢ VERMILION IMPERFORATE PLATE BLOCKS. Expertization: 1968 P.F. Certificate (as block of 14). Provenance: Lilly, Faiman. Continental plate 161 was used for the several different special printings that included the 1875 Special Printing, the 1873 double paper variety, and the 1875 imperforate. The other recorded 2¢ vermilion imperforate plate block is from the bottom of the pane (Ex-Wampler, Chapin). Matthew Bennett International, Oct 2007, Sale 320, Lot 474 |
US$10,000.00 |