15c Bright Orange (152).
Radiant color nicely contrasted by Chicago blue "Gin" Barrel fancy
cancel, Extremely Fine strike of this desirable fancy cancel, with 1986
P.F. certificate (Image)
24c Purple (153). Original
gum, incredibly fresh and bright with vivid color, exceptionally
well-centeredVERY FINE AND CHOICE. THE 24-CENT 1870 NATIONAL IS RARELY SEEN IN THIS CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION .
With 1990 P.F. certificate (Image)
24c Purple (153).
Perfectly centered with well-balanced margins, brilliant color, bold strike
of red New York Foreign Mail cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 24-CENT NATIONAL IN THE FINEST CONDITION ATTAINABLE. PARTICULARLY DESIRABLE WITH THE RED NEW YORK FOREIGN MAIL CANCEL.
With 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95) (Image)
24c Purple (153). Deep
rich color, used with 6c Carmine (148), cancelled by bold strikes of
quartered cork, "New Orleans La. Jun. 12" circular datestamp on 1872 folded
letter to Bordeaux, France, red "New York Paid 12 Jun. 19" credit
datestamp, red London transit datestamp and "PD" in oval, French transit
and receiving datestamps, fresh and Very Fine, overpaid for the
fully-prepaid rate via British Mail (Image) 
30c Black (154). Original
gum, small h.r., choice centering with wide margins, beautiful deep
charcoal shade and detailed impressionEXTREMELY FINE. THE 1870 30-CENT NATIONAL UNGRILLED ISSUE IS ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT OF ALL BANK NOTE ISSUES TO FIND IN SOUND, WELL-CENTERED, ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION.
During the past few years, we have offered a few superb original-gum examples of other 30-cent Bank Note Printings, most notably Scott 165. Collectors have recognized the rarity of these stamps, bidding aggressively for the best stamps and often setting record prices. A search of our records and past auction catalogues finds only a few stamps on a par with this example.
With 1981 and 1999 P.F. certificates. (Image)
90c Carmine (155).
Original gum, single h.r. at top, deep rich color and proof-like
impression, wide marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE. THE 1870 90-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE ISSUE IS RARE IN CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION.
The 1870 90c National Ungrilled Issue, Scott 155, is somewhat overshadowed by its grilled counterpart, Scott 144. Collectors are also misled by the availability of Scott 166, the 90c 1873 Continental. Although the difference in shades is distinct, collectors have a tendency to confuse the two and under-rate the 1870 National printing.
With 1989 P.F. certificate (Image)
2c Brown (157). Mint N.H.,
intense color on brilliant paper, choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1873 2-CENT RED BROWN CONTINENTAL ISSUE.
With 1999 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as hinged (Image)
2c Brown (157). Top
imprint and plate no. 241 block of sixteen, natural s.e. at left, original
gum, barely hinged with several stamps Mint N.H., small natural gum
skips at top barely affecting plate block, bright color, choice
centeringVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A RARE ORIGINAL-GUM PLATE BLOCK OF SIXTEEN OF THE 1873 2-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE.
Listed but unpriced as a plate block of fourteen. Scott Retail as plate block of twelve and two pairs. (Image)
3c Green (158). Mint N.H.,
beautiful fresh color and proof-like impression, perfectly centered with
jumbo margins, small natural wood fiber inclusion at bottom
leftEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A TRULY SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1873 3-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE.
This stamp realized almost twenty times catalogue value at auction in 1989.
Ex Zoellner. With 1989 P.F. certificate for block of six and 2001 P.F. certificate as single. Scott Retail as hinged (Image)
6c Dull Pink (159).
Original gum, brilliant color, choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE AND FRESH ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1873 6-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE.
With 1999 P.F. certificate (Image)
7c Orange Vermilion (160).
Original gum, bright color, wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1873 7-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE.
With 2000 P.F. certificate (Image)