Sale 1391 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 13-15 October, 2026
Category — 1873-75 Continental Bank Note Co. Issues and Special Printing (Scott 156-176)
1c Ultramarine (156). Original gum, barest trace of hinging if at all, wide margins and well-centered, Very Fine, with 2002 P.F. certificate for block of four, calling this stamp Mint N.H., with 2005 P.S.E. certificate as this single and stating previously hinged (OGph, VF 80)
2c Brown (157). Original gum, barely hinged if at all, rich color, Very Fine, with 1992 P.F. certificate
6c Dull Pink (159). Original gum, lightly hinged, Jumbo margins and outstanding centering, rich color on bright paper, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, with 1984 and 1988 P.F. certificate
7c Orange Vermilion (160). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense color and well-centered, Very Fine, with 2003 P.F. certificate
10c Brown (161). Original gum, rich color on fresh paper, single pulled perf at top right happened after issuance of certificate, appears Very Fine, with clear 1999 P.F. certificate showing a full perf
12c Blackish Violet (162). Part original gum which covers a bit more than half the back, dark color, reperfed at bottom, otherwise Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate, Scott value as original gum
12c Blackish Violet (162). Disturbed original gum, rich color, reperfed at left, Very Fine appearance, with 2007 A.P.S. certificate
12c Blackish Violet (162). Exceptional centering with wide margins, rich color complemented by blue target cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp in every respect, from the Nathanael Greene collection, ex Dr. Morris, Myerson and Dr. Grassi, with 1995 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95), only two grade higher (at 95J and 98), we have sold more than half of the other nine that grade 95 and this is the only one cancelled in blue
15c Yellow Orange, Ribbed Paper (163 var). Small part original gum described on certificate as "redistributed", vibrant color, Fine and scarce variety, with 1998 P.F. certificate, SCV $3,250 as original gum
30c Gray Black (165). Original gum which appears to us as slightly disturbed or redistributed, intense shade, Fine, with 2001 P.F. certificate stating "previously hinged"
90c Rose Carmine (166). Original gum, brilliant color, unusually choice centering with wide and balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1873 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE, SCOTT 166, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
Although multiples of the 90c 1873 have been broken up to furnish Very Fine and Extremely Fine (80-90 points) stamps, it is unlikely that more than a handful exist in truly XF-Superb 95 or higher grades.
Ex "El Dorado". With 2012 and 2025 P.S.E. certificate (both OGph, XF-Superb 95). Only four grade higher (one at 95J, two at 98, one at 98J) and four others share this desirable grade.
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90c Rose Carmine (166). Unused (no gum), bright color and choice centering, couple nibbed perfs at right not mentioned on certificate, appears Extremely Fine, with clear 1989 P.S.E. certificate
90c Rose Carmine (166). Block of four, original gum, lightly hinged, brilliant color and beautifully centered
VERY FINE-EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM BLOCK OF THE 1873 90-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE.
From the Nathanael Greene collection. Ex Hall. With 1997 and 2024 P.F. certificates.
90c Rose Carmine (166). Wide margins and choice centering, bright color, segmented cork cancel, Extremely Fine, with 1996 P.F. and 2026 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90), only eight grade higher (highest is 95)
30c Greenish Black, Special Printing (176). Without gum as issued, perfs scissors-separated and intact on two sides, blunted at bottom, wide margins, lovely shade and impression
VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING.
Our census of Scott 176, available at https://siegelauctions.com/census/us/scott/176, contains 53 examples, with 51 available to collectors. Of these, fewer than ten have perforations on all four sides. Many examples of the Continental Bank Note special printings were separated by scissors, and so are often found with perforations partly missing or entirely trimmed away.
Census no. 176-UNC-06. Ex Caspary and Hetherington. With 1957 and 2016 P.F. certificates.