Lot 2749 o
U.S. Banknote issue collection, 1870-80. Special study mounted on pages in Elbe album, most issues represented except the 24¢ & 90¢ values and some of the scarce grills, includes a wide range of postmark study with color cancels, NYFM's, various fancy cancels including shield, various grids and geometrics, cross, star, crossbone, numeral and many others, 2¢ issues with 7 grills including grill types and two split grills, 6¢ noting at least 4 grills (one pair), 7¢ grill, 12¢ with a range of shades, 10¢ types including re-engraved, 15¢ issue, 30¢ types including #217 pair, an interesting paper and plate section with paper types including ribbed, double paper, folds, stitch watermark, etc.Estimate $5,000 - 7,500.
Realized: $5,500