| Lot | Sym. | Lot Description | Est/Cat | Realized |
| 2220 | |
6c Pink (186). Original
gum, lightly hinged, choice centering with perfectly-proportioned margins,
fresh and bright colorEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT 1879 AMERICAN BANK NOTE ISSUE. With 1996 P.F. certificate (Image) |
950.00 | 2,600.00 |
| 2221 | |
10c Brown, With Secret Mark
(188). Original gum, single h.r. at top, almost perfectly centered with
Jumbo margins all around, rich color and proof-like
impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB JUMBO EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE PRINTING WITH SECRET MARK. The 10c stamps from the American Bank Note printing (Scott 187 and 188) and notably scarce with such choice centering. The example offered here, with wide margins on all four sides, should be considered a condition rarity. (Image) |
1,750.00 | 3,250.00 |
| 2222 | ![]() |
15c Red Orange (189). Mint
N.H. bottom imprint and plate no. block of twelve, vibrant color,
choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF THE 15-CENT 1879 AMERICAN BANK NOTE STAMP. Scott Retail as hinged (Image) |
6,750.00 | 7,500.00 |
| 2223 | |
30c Full Black (190).
Original gum, lightly hinged, sharp impression on fresh paper, beautifully
centered with wide margins and well-formed perforationsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB LIGHTLY-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1879 AMERICAN BANK NOTE ISSUE. With 2000 P.F. certificate (Image) |
1,100.00 | 1,300.00 |
| 2224 | |
90c Carmine (191). With
part imprint at top, original gum, barest trace of hinge mark,
choice centering with unusually wide margins, brilliant
colorEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1879 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE. With 1987 P.F. certificate (Image) |
2,250.00 | 7,500.00 |