United States Stamps continued...

1870-1871 NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY continued...

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
41		149	#149, 7c Vermilion, an attractive mint example, with intensely rich color and impression, well centered within large margins, full o.g., lightly hinged, very fine and choice; 1998 PF certificate. (Image)	$1,200.00 SOLD for $1,600.00 Will close during Public Auction
42		151	#151, 12c Dull violet, remarkably well centered within extravagantly large margins which are rarely associated with this stamp, deep luxuriant color and a sharp impression, full but slightly disturbed o.g., extremely fine; an especially handsome example of this very scarce and challenging mint Bank Note; 1988 PF certificate. (Image)	$3,000.00 SOLD for $4,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
43		152	#152, 15c Bright orange, a fabulous mint example that possesses an uncommon overall brilliance, with gorgeous vivid color and a highly detailed impression, outstanding centering within exceptionally large margins which are most uncharacteristic of this stamp, full o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; among the finest Fifteen Cent National Bank Notes we have ever offered in our auctions; 1998 PF certificate. (Image)	$3,000.00 SOLD for $5,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
44		153	#153, 24c Purple, excellent centering within uncharacteristically large margins, uncommonly strong rich color, disturbed o.g., extremely fine; seldom encountered this well centered and margined; 1985 PF certificate. (Image)	$2,000.00 SOLD for $1,800.00 Will close during Public Auction

1873-1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
45		156	#156, 1c Ultramarine, precisely centered mint single within large balance margins, fabulously fresh and bright, lovely fresh color and prooflike impression on immaculate paper, full clean o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; a surprisingly elusive stamp so choice; 1992 PF certificate. (Image)	$300.00 SOLD for $700.00 Will close during Public Auction
46		159	#159, 6c Dull pink, a stunning mint single that certainly ranks among the finest #159's we have offered, as this gem possesses near perfect centering amid lavishly large margins, plus its color is wonderfully rich and fresh, uncommonly clean impression as well, full fresh o.g. with just a faint trace of hinging, an extremely fine gem in every regard; 1984 and 1988 PF certificates. (Image)	$450.00 SOLD for $1,300.00 Will close during Public Auction
47		160	#160, 7c Vermilion, incredibly fresh, with deep vivid color and a razor-sharp impression, uncommonly well centered and margined, o.g., lightly hinged, choice very fine; a premium quality stamp; 1990 PF certificate. (Image)	$1,500.00 SOLD for $2,400.00 Will close during Public Auction
48		161	#161, 10c Brown, an extraordinarily choice and desirable mint example of one of the most underrated Bank Note stamps, being in a remarkable state of preservation which belies its age, with stunning color that is especially rich and luxuriant, and an impression that is truly prooflike, uncharacteristically well centered within much larger margins than typically found, pristine o.g. that has been lightly hinged only once, extremely fine; an especially rare stamp in such outstanding condition; 1999 PF certificate. (Image)	$1,200.00 SOLD for $2,700.00 Will close during Public Auction
49		162	#162, 12c Blackish violet, a most remarkable mint example of a stamp that is extremely difficult to find in truly premium condition such as the one offered here, possessing near perfect centering amid extravagantly large margins all around, plus its color is strikingly rich and intense, with a prooflike impression on immaculate white paper, full o.g., lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem for the finest collection; 1992 PF certificate. (Image)	$2,750.00 SOLD for $7,250.00 Will close during Public Auction
50		163	#163, 15c Yellow orange, exceptionally well centered within large margins, bright color, full o.g., relatively lightly hinged, extremely fine; one of the most difficult values in the series to find in premium quality; 1993 PF certificate. (Image)	$2,750.00 SOLD for $3,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
51		165	#165, 30c Gray black, an incredibly handsome mint example that boasts outstanding centering amid lavishly large balanced margins, wonderfully fresh color and an uncommonly crisp impression, the reverse is just as impressive, with fresh clean o.g. that has just a faint trace of hinging, extremely fine; a rare mint stamp in any condition, let alone this gem quality; 1985 PF certificate. (Image)	$3,250.00 SOLD for $8,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
52		166	#166, 90c Rose carmine, a striking mint single of this rare high value, featuring enormously large margins all around and being exceptionally well centered within them, in addition it possesses gorgeous color that is especially rich and vibrant, crisp detailed impression on bright white paper, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; a truly beautiful stamp; 1984 PF certificate. (Image)	$2,750.00 SOLD for $3,750.00 Will close during Public Auction
53		178	#178, 2c Vermilion, brilliantly fresh color and a sharp impression, unusually well centered within large margins, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2006 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $660.00). (Image)	$450.00 SOLD for $750.00 Will close during Public Auction
54		179	#179, 5c Blue, excellent centering within uncharacteristically large margins, deep intense color and impression, fresh clean o.g. with just a faint hinged mark, extremely fine; an especially handsome and choice stamp; 1984 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the bottom left stamp. (Image)	$750.00 SOLD for $2,000.00 Will close during Public Auction

1879 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
55		184	#184, 3c Green, exceedingly well centered and margined, strong rich color, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $240.00). (Image)	$120.00 SOLD for $220.00 Will close during Public Auction
56		185	#185, 5c Blue, brilliantly rich color and a crisp impression, uncommonly well centered, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 1993 PF certificate. (Image)	$550.00 SOLD for $650.00 Will close during Public Auction
57		188	#188, 10c Brown, with secret mark, well centered within huge margins for this difficult stamp, strong rich color and a well incised impression, full but somewhat disturbed o.g., extremely fine; clear 1991 and 1997 PF certificates. (Image)	$2,500.00 SOLD for $1,800.00 Will close during Public Auction
58		189	#189, 15c Red orange, marvelously well centered within lavishly large margins, gorgeous bright color and an uncommonly strong impression on fresh white paper, clean o.g., very lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem; while nice examples of #189 are available, few possess the overall impressive qualities of this particular stamp; 1996 (Image)	$350.00 SOLD for $650.00 Will close during Public Auction
59		190	#190, 30c Full black, well centered within large margins, strong color and impression, o.g., lightly hinged, choice very fine; 2006 PSE certificate (VF 80; SMQ $1,100.00). (Image)	$1,100.00 SOLD for $800.00 Will close during Public Auction
60		191	#191, 90c Carmine, an extraordinarily choice and desirable mint example of this high value Bank Note, being in a quality far superior to the vast majority, marvelously well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, lovely rich color, full clean o.g. that has been only lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem; actually far more elusive in this quality than some of the other high value Bank Notes; 1987 and 1999 PF certificates. (Image)	$2,500.00 SOLD for $4,750.00 Will close during Public Auction