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**1870-88 Bank Note Issues (Scott 134-218) continued...**
Lot	Sym.	Lot Description
2447		12c Blackish Violet (162). Fabulous Jumbo margins and nicely centered, intense color, clear impression, cork cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85 Jumbo, SMQ $210.00 as 85, $370.00 as 90) (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	125.00 SOLD for $225.00 Will close during Public Auction
2448		15c Yellow Orange (163). Original gum, vibrant color, Fine, with 1985 P.F. certificate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	3,000.00 SOLD for $400.00 Will close during Public Auction
2449		90c Rose Carmine (166). Selvage at left, original gum, radiant color, fresh and Fine, an attractive stamp, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	2,750.00 SOLD for $800.00 Will close during Public Auction
2450		90c Rose Carmine (166). Slightly disturbed original gum, brilliant color, small thin speck at top right, appears Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	2,750.00 SOLD for $800.00 Will close during Public Auction
2451		2c Vermilion (178). Original gum, lightly hinged, choice wide margins and almost perfectly centered, rich fiery color, Extremely Fine, with 1989 and 2008 P.F. certificates (XF 90, SMQ $970.00) (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	475.00 SOLD for $750.00 Will close during Public Auction
2452		5c Blue (179). Original gum, lightly hinged, incredibly wide Jumbo margins and impeccably centered, strong color, clear impression EXTREMELY FINE. THE 1875 5-CENT TAYLOR IS RARELY SEEN IN THIS CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION. With 1988 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo, SMQ $2,050.00 as 90, $3,600.00 as 95). This is the only 5c Continental printing to receive this grade, with none higher. The wider side margins do not fit with P.S.E. criteria for 95, but in our opinion this is essentially perfectly centered. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	850.00 SOLD for $2,800.00 Will close during Public Auction
2453		3c Green (184). Extraordinarily huge margins with natural arrow marker s.e at right, almost perfectly centered, rich color, unobtrusive cork cancel, Extremely Fine, striking appearance, it's hard to imagine a larger example, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	0.80 SOLD for $150.00 Will close during Public Auction
2454		6c Pink (186). Original gum, vibrant color, reperfed, Very Fine appearance (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	1,100.00 SOLD for $275.00 Will close during Public Auction
2455		10c Brown, Without Secret Mark (187). Original gum, h.r., deep rich color, light crease, few perf tip gum soaks at top right, otherwise Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	3,500.00 SOLD for $400.00 Will close during Public Auction
2456		10c Brown, Without Secret Mark (187). Wonderfully well-centered, handsome color with light cork cancel and circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1987 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $530.00), this is the only used No. 187 in the P.S.E. Population Report in 95 grade, with one higher (98) (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	27.50 SOLD for $950.00 Will close during Public Auction
2457		10c Brown, With Secret Mark (188). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color, well-balanced margins VERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1887 10-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE WITH SECRET MARK. With 2004 P.F. certificate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	2,500.00 SOLD for $2,400.00 Will close during Public Auction

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