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Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
261	Ou	148	#148, 6c Carmine, an extraordinarily choice used example, featuring outstanding centering amid lavishly large margins, deep intense color and impression, relatively light and unobtrusive cancel, extremely fine; a truly gem used Bank Note; 2007 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $355.00); one of only two used #148's to grade 95, with just one grading higher. (Image)	$35.00 SOLD for $1,100.00 Will close during Public Auction
262		149	#149, 7c Vermilion, an outstanding example of this scarce mint Bank Note, not only is it impeccably well centered within large margins, but its color is incredibly deep and vibrant, with a strong vivid impression, full o.g., lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem; 1988 PF certificate. (Image)	$1,300.00 SOLD for $4,750.00 Will close during Public Auction
263	u	150	#150, 10c Brown, an extraordinary unused example that is flawlessly centered within extravagantly large margins, lovely rich color and a crisp impression, extremely fine; this Bank Note stamp is almost never seen this well centered and margined; 2003 PF certificate and a 2007 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,300.00); this is the only example of Scott #150 to grade Superb 98, whether mint, unused or used, the highest grade assigned to this stamp. (Image)	$675.00 SOLD for $1,900.00 Will close during Public Auction
264		150	#150, 10c Brown, attractively centered within large margins, fresh color, full o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; 1984 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the bottom right stamp. (Image)	$1,750.00 SOLD for $500.00 Will close during Public Auction
265		150	#150, 10c Brown, unused, exceptionally well centered and margined, warm color, regummed, very fine; clear 1988 PF certificate as original gum. (Image)	$675.00 SOLD for $475.00 Will close during Public Auction
266		151	#151, 12c Dull violet, unused, uncommonly well centered and margined, warm color, choice very fine; 2007 PSE certificate. (Image)	$1,200.00 SOLD for $650.00 Will close during Public Auction
267	O	151	#151, 12c Dull violet, used, exceedingly well centered wtihin extraordinarily large margins, strong color and impression, segmented cork cancel, extremely fine; 2003 PF certificate. (Image)	$200.00 SOLD for $150.00 Will close during Public Auction
268		152	#152, 15c Bright orange, attractive example of this scarce mint stamp, brilliantly fresh color, well centered within large margins, full o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; 1999 PF certificate. (Image)	$3,250.00 SOLD for $1,450.00 Will close during Public Auction
269		152	#152, 15c Bright orange, unused, quite well centered within large margins, fresh color, choice very fine; 1988 PF certificate. (Image)	$1,300.00 SOLD for $400.00 Will close during Public Auction
270	Ou	152	#152, 15c Bright orange, attractive used single, excellent centering within large margins, strong bright color, cork cancel, extremely fine; 2002 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $500.00). (Image)	$200.00 SOLD for $250.00 Will close during Public Auction
271		153	#153, 24c Purple, an extraordinary quality mint example of this scarce Bank Note, featuring near perfect centering amid uncharacteristically large margins, rich bright color on fresh clean paper, full o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; a most desirable Twenty Four Cent National Bank Note; 1986 PF certificate. (Image)	$2,300.00 SOLD for $8,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
272	O	153	#153, 24c Purple, used, deep intense color and an especially strong impression on bright paper, well centered within large margins, red NYFM cancel (Weiss GE-C7), extremely fine; an incredibly "colorful" stamp; 2005 PF certificate. (Image)	$215.00 SOLD for $600.00 Will close during Public Auction
273	O	154	#154, 30c Black, pretty used single, with deep intense color and impression, nicely centered within large margins, marvelously postmarked by a red fancy NYFM cancel, very fine; 1983 PF certificate. (Image)	$325.00 SOLD for $325.00 Will close during Public Auction
274	Ou	155	#155, 90c Carmine, an exceedingly handsome used example of this high value, being remarkably well centered within lavishly large margins, intensely rich color and a well incised impression, light cork cancels, extremely fine; 1999 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $850.00). (Image)	$350.00 SOLD for $900.00 Will close during Public Auction
275	O	155	#155, 90c Carmine, premium used single, excellent centering within large margins, bright rich color and a crisp impression on fresh paper, very light cancel which is most uncharacteristic of this high value, extremely fine; 1983 PF certificate for a pair, this being the left stamp. (Image)	$350.00 SOLD for $525.00 Will close during Public Auction
276	O	155	#155, 90c Carmine, used, deeply rich color and a crisp detailed impression, nicely centered, fancy NYFM cancel, choice very fine; 1989 PF certificate. (Image)	$350.00 SOLD for $300.00 Will close during Public Auction

1873-1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
277		156	#156, 1c Ultramarine, pristine mint single, brilliantly fresh color on especially bright paper, well centered within large margins, o.g., never hinged, trivial natural inclusion speck on gum, choice very fine; clear 1989 PF certificate. (Image)	for hinged $300.00 SOLD for $450.00 Will close during Public Auction
278		157	#157, 2c Brown, well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, lovely rich color and a highly detailed impression, o.g., never hinged, extremely fine; premium examples of this stamp that are also never hinged are quite elusive; 2006 PF certificate. (Image)	for hinged $450.00 SOLD for $1,250.00 Will close during Public Auction
279		158 var.	#158 var., 3c Dark green, an eye-catching example of this distinctive shade variety, possessing absolutely stunning color that is the deepest and most intense we have ever seen on a Three Cent Bank Note, with an impression that would be the envy of any proof, well centered within large margins, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine and choice; 2007 PSE certificate. (Image)	$140.00 SOLD for $140.00 Will close during Public Auction
280	u	159	#159, 6c Dull pink, a most impressive jumbo-margined mint single, possessing remarkably large margins all around and being exceptionally well centered within these oversized borders, wonderfully fresh color and a strong impression, full o.g., extremely fine; rarely encountered with margins of this size; encapsulated PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $1,250.00 for 90 and $2,200.00 for 95). (Image)	$475.00 SOLD for $1,400.00 Will close during Public Auction