Sale 117: The Dr. Armando Grassi Collection

Lot 3412    

1873, 15¢ yellow orange, C.B.N.C. printing, o.g., lightly hinged, beautifully centered, bright color, Extremely Fine and rare; with 1997 P.S.E. & 2007 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 163    $1,900.

A STUNNING ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1873 15¢ CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE ISSUE.

The 1873 15¢ Continental Bank Note Issue with excellent centering and vibrant color with original gum are hardly ever found. This stamp possesses all the qualities one could wish for and unquestionably ranks among the finest specimens we have ever offered.

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Realized: $4,250

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Lot 3413 o   

1873, 15¢ yellow orange, C.B.N.C. printing, outstanding centering with large even margins, vibrant color nicely complemented by ultramarine radial cork cancel, an Extremely Fine gem, ex-Morton; with 2001 P.F., 2005 & 2010 P.S.E. certificates, last two Graded (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $1,200).
Scott No. 163    Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

A PHENOMENAL STAMP, ONLY ONE GRADES HIGHER (AT 95J), THE EXAMPLE OFFERED HERE IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE WITH A COLOR CANCELLATION.



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Realized: $1,600

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Lot 3414 o   

1873, 15¢ yellow orange, C.B.N.C. printing, cancelled by attractive Shaded Star socked-on-the-nose, well centered, rich color, Extremely Fine, a unique item with this stunning cancellation; with 1998 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 163    Estimate $500 - 750.



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Realized: $400

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Lot 3415 o   

1873, 15¢ yellow orange, C.B.N.C. printing, virtually perfect centering, vibrant rich color, neat segmented cork cancel socked-on-the-nose, an Extremely Fine gem, a very difficult stamp to fine in this choice condition; with 1996 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 163    $150.



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Realized: $350

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Lot 3416    

1873, 30¢ gray black, C.B.N.C. printing, o.g., very lightly hinged, well centered with outstanding impression on fresh paper, fresh & Extremely Fine; with 1993 P.F. & P.S.E. certificates.
Scott No. 165    $3,750.

ONE OF THE FINEST ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLES OF THE 1873 30¢ CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE ISSUE, DISPLAYING SOFT CHARCOAL GRAY SHADE WITH A GREENISH CAST THAT IS CHARACTERISTIC OF THE CONTINENTAL PRINTING.



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Realized: $3,000

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Lot 3417 o   

1873, 30¢ gray black, C.B.N.C. printing, outstanding centering with well proportioned margins, crisp shade which is beautifully complemented by blue Cincinnati, O. cds socked-on-the-nose, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2007 P.F. certificate Graded (XF 90).
Scott No. 165    Estimate $500 - 750.

A VERY PRETTY STAMP WHOSE BEAUTY CAN NOT BE CAPTURED BY A NUMERIC GRADE WHICH IS BASED SOLELY ON CENTERING.



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Realized: $1,400

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Lot 3418 o   

1873, 30¢ gray black, C.B.N.C. printing, beautifully centered, lovely color on fresh paper, light cancel in purple, Extremely Fine and choice, a lovely stamp particularly with this scarce purple cancel.
Scott No. 165    $145.

Realized: $400

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Lot 3419    

1873, 90¢ rose carmine, C.B.N.C. printing, o.g., lightly hinged, perfect centering with large even margins, vibrant color, sharp impression and Post Office freshness, a Superb gem; with 1982, 1998 P.F. & 2009 P.S.E. certificates, last Graded (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $7,500).
Scott No. 166    $2,100.

THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST MINT ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLES OF THE 1873 90¢ CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE IN EXISTENCE - A STAMP OF UNMATCHED BEAUTY.

We do not understand why this gem with perfect centering, gum, color and impression did not receive the grade of Superb 98. We have reviewed the four stamps which are graded higher, one graded 95J, two graded 98 and one 98J. The 98J example has disturbed gum and this example is on a par with the two graded 98 examples. Images of the two others, Graded 98 can be found here.

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1873, 90¢ rose carmine, C.B.N.C. printing, well centered, fresh color with attractive purple cork cancel, Extremely Fine and a scarce color cancellation, ex-V. Morris; with 1992 & 1996 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 166    $365.



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Realized: $600

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Lot 3421    

1875, 2¢ vermilion, C.B.N.C. printing, o.g., lightly hinged, gorgeous centering with large margins, bright color with detailed impression, an Extremely Fine gem; with 1999 P.F. & 2008 P.S.E. certificates, latter Graded (XF 90, SMQ $675).
Scott No. 178    $325.

AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THIS 1875 2¢ VERMILION BANK NOTE WITH ONLY ONE OTHER WHICH SHARES THIS GRADE AND ONE EXAMPLE GRADED HIGHER (95).



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Realized: $1,000

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