2c Dark Brown, Special
Printing (168). Without gum as issued, scissors-separated as usual but
with full perforations all around, deep rich colorVERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 1875 2-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING.
Our recently completed review of records from the Philatelic Foundation found only 54 copies of Scott 168 certified as genuine. Of these, 21 have straight edges on at least one side and several are faulty.
Ex T. Charlton Henry. With 1975 and 2005 P.F. certificates. (Image)
3c Blue Green, Special
Printing (169). Without gum as issued, scissors-separated as usual,
reperfed at left, accompanying certificate notes small removed stain spot
which must have been expertly done as we see no evidence of thisFINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE 1875 3-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING.
Our recently updated records for Scott 169 contain 34 examples that have been certified as genuine by the Philatelic Foundation.
With 1987 P.F. certificate. (Image)
6c Dull Rose, Special Printing
(170). Without gum as issued, scissors-separated as usual but leaving
full perforations on all sides, beautiful centering, radiant color
on bright paperEXTREMELY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 1875 6-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. THIS IS EASILY ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES CONTAINED IN OUR RECORDS.
Our recent review of records from the Philatelic Foundation found 34 unduplicated examples of Scott 170. Of these, perhaps four others compare favorably to the example offered here.
Ex T. Charlton Henry. With 1975 and 2005 P.F. certificates. (Image)
7c Reddish Vermilion, Special
Printing (171). Without gum as issued, intact perforations on all
sides and with wide margins, brilliant color on bright
paperEXTREMELY FINE. A VIBRANT AND WIDE-MARGINED EXAMPLE OF THE 1875 7-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE.
Our recent review of records of the Philatelic Foundation located only 70 examples of Scott 171.
With 1972 and 2005 P.F. certificates. (Image)
10c Pale Brown, Special
Printing (172). Without gum as issued, scissors-separated as usual but
leaving full perforations on all sides, remarkably choice centering
for this difficult issueEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS THE FINEST EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL SPECIAL PRINTING IN EXISTENCE. A MAGNIFICENT STAMP.
Our recently updated census records for Scott 172 contain 36 copies that have been certified as genuine by the Philatelic Foundation. A majority of these have been scissors-separated into the perforations on at least one side. Of the eleven copies with full perforations, most have either pulled perforations or are not well-centered.
Ex Hetherington. With 1957 and 2001 P.F. certificates. (Image)
12c Dark Violet, Special
Printing (173). Without gum as issued, deep rich color and proof-like
impression, full perforations all around, almost perfectly centered,
small shallow thin spot at top leftEXTREMELY FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE 1875 12-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING.
Our recent review of copies certified by the Philatelic Foundation found approximately 60 examples of Scott 173.
With 1970 and 2005 P.F. certificates, the former not mentioning the thin spot. (Image)
15c Bright Orange, Special
Printing (174). Without gum as issued, brilliant color on bright paper,
scissors-separated as usual but leaving intact perforations on all
sides, choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE 1875 15-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. ONE OF THE FINEST EXTANT.
Our recent review of records at the Philatelic Foundation produced only 38 certified examples of Scott 174.
Ex T. Charlton Henry. With 1975 and 2005 P.F. certificates (Image)
24c Dull Purple, Special
Printing (175). Without gum as issued, radiant color on bright paper,
full perforations all around, almost perfectly centered with wide
marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENTLY-CENTERED FLAWLESS EXAMPLE OF THE 1875 24-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THIS ISSUE IN EXISTENCE.
Our recent review of Philatelic Foundation records found 99 unused and two postally used copies of Scott 175 certified as genuine.
Ex T. Charlton Henry. With 1975 and 2005 P.F. certificates. (Image)
24c Dull Purple, Special
Printing (175). Without gum as issued, intense shade and proof-like
impression, scissors-separated as usual leaving intact perforations at top
and rightVERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 1875 24-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL SPECIAL PRINTING.
Approximately 80-90 examples are believed to exist. With 1950 P.F. certificate. (Image)
24c Dull Purple, Special
Printing (175). Without gum as issued, intense shade and proof-like
impression, intact perforations almost all aroundFINE EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL SPECIAL PRINTING. SCARCE WITH PERFORATIONS ON ALL SIDES.
Approximately 80-90 examples are believed to exist. With 1955 and 1986 P.F. certificates (Image)
90c Violet Carmine, Special
Printing (177). Without gum as issued, radiant color,
scissors-separated perforations as usual but leaving intact perforations
on all sides, choice centering and unusually wide
marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE 1875 90-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. ONE OF THE RAREST SPECIAL PRINTINGS IN SOUND AND CENTERED CONDITION.
Our recent review of records at the Philatelic Foundation found only 44 certified examples of Scott 177. Of these, most are either straight edge on one side from scissors-separation, are off-center or have small faults. Very few are in as pristine condition as the example offered here.
Ex Stephen Brown. With 1973 and 2005 P.F. certificates (Image)