Shreves Philatelic Galleries, Inc. Sale

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1873-1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY continued...

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Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

181

159

#159, 6c Dull pink, a magnificent quality mint example of this always difficult stamp, being in a state of preservation which belies its age, boasting an incredible overall mint "bloom" few Bank Note stamps enjoy, with far stronger and brighter color than usual, extraordinarily well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, even and intact perforations all around, unblemished full o.g., never hinged, extremely fine; any #159 in premium quality is a truly scarce stamp, but to find one both in gem condition and never hinged is a monumental task; 1999 PF certificate. (Image)

for hinged $450.00

SOLD for $3,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

182

159

#159, 6c Dull pink, mathematically precise centering within large margins, brilliantly fresh, bright color and a strong impression for this on especially white paper, full o.g., relatively lightly hinged, extremely fine and quite handsome; 2002 PF certificate. (Image)

$450.00

SOLD for $775.00
Will close during Public Auction

183

161

#161, 10c Brown, incredibly fresh mint single, possessing a marvelous overall brilliance, prooflike color and impression on crisp paper, quite well centered within large margins, pristine full o.g., lightly hinged, a very fine and choice example of a stamp that is especially elusive to find in premium original gum condition; photocopy of a 1992 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the top right stamp; ex-Lessin. (Image)

$1,200.00

SOLD for $825.00
Will close during Public Auction

184

163

#163, 15c Yellow orange, exceptionally well centered, especially for this scarce mint stamp, wonderfully bright color, disturbed o.g., choice very fine; 1991 PF certificate. (Image)

$2,750.00

SOLD for $2,100.00
Will close during Public Auction

185

163 var.

#163 var., 15c Yellow orange, vertical ribbed paper variety, attractive unused example of this seldom seen variety, possessing unusually large margins for this difficult 15c Continental printing, intense color, rather well centered, small part redistributed o.g., very fine; 1998 PF certificate; cataloged as unused on normal paper. (Image)

$1,150.00

SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction

186

165

#165, 30c Gray black, a choice mint example of this terribly elusive and difficult Bank Note, being exceptionally bright and fresh, with strong distinctive color and a crisp detailed impression on immaculate paper, well centered within unusually large margins all around, full clean o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; a gem example, such as this, of the 30c Continental is a truly rare stamp; 2002 PSE certificate. (Image)

$3,250.00

SOLD for $3,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

187

165

#165, 30c Gray black, an exceptionally fresh mint example of this seldom offered Bank Note, featuring sumptuously rich color and impression on bright paper, rather well centered, full o.g., relatively lightly hinged, very fine; a stamp that is on virtually every collector's want list of mint stamps; 1987 PF and 2000 PSE certificates. (Image)

$3,250.00

SOLD for $2,200.00
Will close during Public Auction

188

166

#166, 90c Rose carmine, unused, well centered within large margins, attractive color, very fine; 1989 PSE certificate. (Image)

$1,250.00

SOLD for $1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1875 SPECIAL PRINTINGS OF THE 1873 ISSUE

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Lot Description

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189

167

#167, 1c Ultramarine special printing, without gum as issued, excellent color that is uncommonly bright and rich, typical scissor-separated perfs. at right and bottom, light red ink mark on reverse just barely shows through to the front, otherwise sound and fine; a highly collectable example of this very rare special printing, of which only about 35-40 are known; 1996 PF certificate. (Image)

$14,000.00

SOLD for $5,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

190

173

#173, 12c Dark violet special printing, without gum as issued, extraordinarily well centered example of this rare special printing, possessing bountiful margins all around, marvelously deep attractive color with a sharp detailed impression, scissors separated as virtually all examples are found, but having full perforations except at left, small thin spot is the only thing keeping this out of the gem category, otherwise extremely fine; certainly one of the most attractive of the approximately 60 copies of the Twelve Cent Hard Paper Special Printings that are believed to exist; 1979 Friedl certificate. (Image)

$5,500.00

SOLD for $4,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY

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191

178

#178, 2c Vermilion, gorgeous radiant color and an incredibly vivid impression on fresh white paper, nicely centered and margined, o.g., never hinged, very fine and quite choice; 2004 PSE certificate. (Image)

for hinged $450.00

SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction

192

178c

#178c, 2c Vermilion, with "J" grill, incredibly fresh, with gorgeous radiant color, marvelously well centered within large margins, full o.g. which shows excellent grill impression and only penetrates paper at a few points (these grills typically cut the paper quite heavily), lightly hinged, light horizontal crease and a tiny diagonal crease at bottom, extremely fine appearance; an especially attractive appearing example of this rare grill variety; 2006 PSE certificate. (Image)

$800.00

SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction

193

179

#179, 5c Blue, exceptionally fresh and crisp, with prooflike color and impression on bright white paper, well centered within large margins although current certificate states reperforated at left, o.g., never hinged, extremely fine appearance; clear 1991 PF certificate and a 2005 PF certificate. (Image)

for hinged $750.00

SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction

1879 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY

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CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

194

182

#182, 1c Dark ultramarine, gem mint example, being in a condition that would please the perfectionist, possessing precise centering amid large margins, incredibly bright and crisp, rich color and a strong impression on immaculate paper, pristine o.g., never hinged, extremely fine; a terribly challenging stamp to find never hinged, particularly in this premium condition; 2000 PF certificate for a vertical pair, this being the top stamp, as well as a 2005 PF certificate for the single; ex-Lewis. (Image)

for hinged $350.00

SOLD for $2,100.00
Will close during Public Auction

195

182

#182, 1c Dark ultramarine, a magnificent mint example of this surprisingly difficult stamp, being in a condition that few others can rival, flawlessly centered within huge and perfectly balanced margins all around, deep intense color and impression, full o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; a gem sure to please even the most demanding collector; 2001 PF certificate. (Image)

$350.00

SOLD for $1,900.00
Will close during Public Auction

196

182

#182, 1c Dark ultramarine, well centered and margined, brilliantly fresh, especially strong rich color with a highly detailed impression not often seen on the soft paper printings, full o.g., lightly hinged, choice very fine; 1976 PF certificate for a block of four and 2004 PF certificate as a single. (Image)

$350.00

SOLD for $210.00
Will close during Public Auction

197

183

#183, 2c Vermilion, exceptionally fresh color on pristine white paper, well centered and margined, o.g., never hinged, very fine. (Image)

for hinged $150.00

SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction

198

184

#184, 3c Green, premium mint example, incredibly fresh and crisp, with prooflike color and impression on immaculate paper, well centered, unblemished o.g., never hinged, extremely fine; ex-Lessin. (Image)

for hinged $120.00

SOLD for $270.00
Will close during Public Auction

199

184

#184, 3c Green, extraordinarily well centered within unusually wide margins, rich color, o.g., in our opinion the stamp is never hinged with a small gum skip although the current certificate states previously hinged, extremely fine; 1981 and 2005 PF certificates; ex-Zoellner. (Image)

$120.00

SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction

200

186

#186, 6c Pink, unusually fresh mint example of this difficult Bank Note, well centered within large margins, fresh color, full clean o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; 2001 PF certificate (Image)

$1,100.00

SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction