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1c Ultramarine, Special Printing (167). Without gum as issued, scissors-separated as usual with perfs virtually intact on three sides, brilliant color, small thin spot at top VERY FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. Our census of Scott 167 contains 45 certified examples. Of these, fewer than ten have perforations all around. Census No. 167-UNC-14. With 1980 S.P.A. certificate. PFC 77990 and 255061 no longer accompany. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 312 |
US$7,500.00 |
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1c Ultramarine, Special Printing (167). Without gum as issued, beautifully centered, bright shade with slight dry print or surface disturbance in vignette, scissors-separated but perfs virtually complete, small thin spot EXTREMELY FINE APPEARANCE. AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. Our recently updated census records for Scott 167 contain 45 certified examples. Of these, fewer than ten have perforations all around. Census No. 167-UNC-36. With 2002 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2015, Sale 1092, Lot 1132 |
US$5,750.00 |
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1c Ultramarine, Special Printing (167). Without gum as issued, scissors-separated as almost always but with full perforations on three sides, bright color and paper, tiny tear at top right VERY FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. Our recently updated census records for Scott 167 contain 45 certified examples. Of these, fewer than ten have perforations all around. Unpublished Census No. 167-UNC-45. With 1996 A.P.S. and 2013 P.F. certificates Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3441 |
US$5,250.00 |
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1c Ultramarine, Special Printing (167). Without gum as issued, scissors-separated as almost always but with full perforations on two sides, bright color and paper, small expert repair at lower right not readily apparent VERY FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. Our recently updated census records for Scott 167 contain 45 certified examples. Unpublished Census No. 167-UNC-30. With 1973 A.P.S. certificate. PFC no. 36353 which states “genuine, slightly toned and with a small piece out at bottom” no longer accompanies. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 308 |
US$3,500.00 |
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* 1¢ ultramarine, 1875 Special Printing (Scott 167), beautifully centered with bright, vibrant color on crisp white paper; usual scissor-trimmed but relatively intact perforations; without gum as issued, small thin spot at top, fresh Very Fine appearance (photo). $17,500 ONE OF ONLY ABOUT 50 EXAMPLES OF THE 1¢ CONTINENTAL SPECIAL PRINTING RECORDED. Expertization: 2001 APS and 2002 P.F. Certificates. Provenance: “Liberty”. Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 284 |
US$4,250.00 |
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1c Ultramarine, Special Printing (167). Without gum as issued, scissors-separated as almost always but with full perforations on three sides, bright color and paper VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. Our recently updated census records for Scott 167 contain 45 certified examples. Of these, fewer than ten have perforations all around. Unpublished Census No. 167-UNC-45. With 1996 A.P.S. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1057, Lot 750 |
US$6,500.00 |
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United States 1875 Special Printing 1875 1c ultramarine, unused without gum as issued, beautiful color, wide margins, usual scissors separated perforations at sides, v.f. example of this rare stamp of which only 44 (!) certified examples have been reported, with 1967 and 2003 PFCs Cherrystone Auctions, Nov 2013, Sale 201311, Lot 32 |
US$9,500.00 |
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1875 Special Printing, 1¢ ultramarine (167), without gum as issued, remarkably fresh and choice example of this major rarity, the one cent 1875 hard paper Special Printing, with breathtaking color and razor sharp impression, a flawless example in immaculate condition, Fine, a mere 44 or so examples are known to exist, 1948, and 2013 P.F. certificates. Scott $17,500. Estimate price $5,000 – 7,500. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3280 |
US$3,500.00 |
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1c Ultramarine, Special Printing (167). Without gum as issued, virtually complete perforations all around, bright color and paper VERY FINE AND CHOICE. AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING WITH PERFORATIONS ALL AROUND. Our recently updated census records for Scott 167 contain 44 certified examples. Of these, fewer than ten have perforations all around, including one with plate number selvage offered in our recent “Cloudrest” sale and one with part imprint selvage. Unpublished Census No. 167-UNC-09. Ex Hewitt. With 1983 and 2001 P.F. certificates. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1036, Lot 114 |
US$10,000.00 |
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1c Ultramarine, Special Printing (167). Without gum as issued, full perforations all around and plate no. “127” in selvage at bottom, rich color on bright paper VERY FINE. THE UNIQUE PLATE NUMBER EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL SPECIAL PRINTING. Our recently updated census records for Scott 167 contain 44 certified examples. Of these, fewer than ten have perforations all around, including the example offered here and one with part imprint selvage. Ex Earl of Crawford and Ackerman. With 1996 P.F. certificate. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1033, Lot 4096 |
US$16,500.00 |
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1875 Special Printing, 1¢ ultramarine (167), beautifully centered with bright, vibrant color on crisp white paper; usual scissor-trimmed but relatively intact perforations; without gum as issued, small thin spot at top, fresh Very Fine appearance. Scott value $17,500 ONE OF ONLY ABOUT 50 EXAMPLES OF THE 1¢ CONTINENTAL SPECIAL PRINTING RECORDED. Expertization: 2001 APS and 2002 PF Certificates. Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 205 |
US$8,000.00 |
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United States 1875 Special Printing 1875 1c ultramarine, unused without gum as issued, beautiful color, wide margins, usual scissors separated perforations at sides, v.f. example of this rare stamp of which only 44 (!) certified examples have been reported, with 1967 and 2003 PFCs Cherrystone Auctions, Jun 2011, Sale 201106, Lot 46 |
US$9,500.00 |
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1c Ultramarine, Special Printing (167). Without gum as issued, scissors-separated as almost always but leaving intact perfs on three sides VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL SPECIAL PRINTING. 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-25. Ex Hetherington, Caspary, Bayou and Laila. With 1957 and 2002 P.F. certificates Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5584 |
US$8,500.00 |
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1c Ultramarine, Special Printing (Scott 167). Without gum as issued, wonderfully fresh color, scissors separated with intact perforations FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE AND DESIRABLE EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. Our records indicate there are only approximately ten examples known with intact perforations. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 982, Lot 5473 |
US$8,500.00 |
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1c Ultramarine, Special Printing (167). Without gum as issued, scissors-separated as almost always but leaving intact perfs on three sides VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL SPECIAL PRINTING. 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-25. Ex Hetherington, Caspary and Bayou. With 1957 and 2002 P.F. certificates Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 972, Lot 3168 |
US$10,000.00 |