25c Certificate, Inverted Impression of 25c Power of Attorney Printed on Back (Scott R44f). Clear impression on back printed inverted in relation to front, neat “Oc. 22, 1865” manuscript cancel, deep rich color, well-centered with three wide margins VERY FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE EXAMPLE OF THE PERFORATED 25-CENT CERTIFICATE ISSUE WITH THE 25-CENT POWER OF ATTORNEY ISSUE PRINTED ON BACK. Ex Cunliffe where it was described as one of only two known, with the other bearing the same manuscript date. We sold an example in our 1986 Rarities sale with a Sep. 7 date. Those two examples are the only others of which we are aware. With 2003 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1066, Lot 67 |
US$2,000.00 | |
25c Certificate, Printed on Both Sides (Scott R44e). Face side with margins to touched at top, rich color, 1866 manuscript cancel, back side with two strong partial impressions at top FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 25-CENT CERTIFICATE, PRINTED ON BOTH SIDES. ONE OF THE RAREST FIRST ISSUE REVENUE ERRORS WITH FEWER THAN FIVE RECORDED. Ex Joyce and Cunliffe Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1066, Lot 66 |
US$1,500.00 | |
o Revenue, 1862-71 First Issue, 25ยข Certificate, imperf (R44a), large and beautifully balanced margins with a neatly struck blue “V & Co. Feb. 24, 1863” handstamp cancel, fresh and choice, Extremely Fine. Scott value $10 Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2008, Sale 330, Lot 1977 |
US$90.00 | |