Sale 1388 — The Boardwalk Collection of Outstanding United States Stamps–Part One–19th Century Issues
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 23-24 September, 2026
Category — 1873 Continental Bank Note Company Issue (Scott 156-166)
1c Ultramarine, Imperforate (156f). Vertical pair, original gum, large margins to touched at lower right, toned and horizontal crease between stamps, otherwise Fine and rare, ex Wilbur Schilling, with 1971 P.F. certificate for a strip of three (bottom stamp removed), unpriced in Scott as unused, Scott value $1,500 as used
2c Brown, Double Paper (157a). Original gum, h.r., excellent centering, Extremely Fine example of this scarce variety, ex Anderson and Floyd, with 1983 P.F. certificate
3c Green (158). Mint N.H., deep rich color and well-centered, fresh and Very Fine, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80; unpriced in SMQ), Scott value as hinged
6c Dull Pink, Colored Fibers (159 var). Mint N.H., showing a couple short silk fibers in the paper as listed in Scott and mentioned on P.F. certificate, beautiful centering, bright color, Very Fine and choice, with 1999 P.F. certificate, this variety is unpriced in unused condition but Scott prices a used stamp with colored fibers at nearly four-times the normal stamp, Scott value for a normal stamp hinged is $375
7c Orange Vermilion (160). Original gum, bright color and precise centering, Very Fine and choice, with 1998 P.F. certificate
7c Orange Vermilion, Silk Fibers (160 var). Original gum, lightly hinged, brilliant color with wide margins and choice centering, several silk fibers are clearly visible
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB AND RARE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1873 7-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK COMPANY NOTE ISSUE WITH SILK FIBERS. THIS IS THE FINEST EXAMPLE WE HAVE OFFERED.
This variety is identified by its tiny silk fibers in the paper, visible under magnification and also with the naked eye on this example. It is also found on most of the other Continental printings, including the 1875 Issue, but not among the National and American printings. A Power Search review found only one other Scott 160 with silk fibers offered in our auctions since 1993. That example was also very fresh but this stamp has far superior centering. It is the finest we have encountered.
With 2001 P.F. certificate.
10c Brown (161). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color, well-centered, Very Fine and choice, with 2004 P.F. certificate
10c Yellow Brown (161 var). Unused (no gum), rich color, Very Fine, with 1977 P.F. certificate as No. 161a (which was the listing for Yellow Brown in 1977), Scott value as normal shade
10c Brown, Silk Fibers (161 var). Original gum, several easily discernible silk fibers throughout the paper, wide margins and well centered, slightly nibbed perf top right corner, still Extremely Fine and scarce, ex Floyd, with 1984 P.F. certificate
12c Blackish Violet (162). Slightly disturbed original gum, choice centering with gargantuan margins all around, dark shade, Scott number noted in pencil on gum
EXTREMELY FINE. A RARE JUMBO-MARGINED EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1873 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE.
With 1998 P.F. certificate.
15c Yellow Orange (163). Original gum, lightly hinged, Jumbo margins and choice centering, vivid color on fresh paper
EXTREMELY FINE. A STUNNING AND EXTREMELY RARE JUMBO-MARGINED ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1873 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE.
With 1983 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF 90 Jumbo; unpriced in this grade, SMQ $5,750 as XF 90). One Mint N.H. stamp has been graded, at 95. For OGph stamps, this is the highest grade and the only to achieve it. Scott value $2,400.
15c Pale Orange (163 var). Original gum, distinctive shade, well-balanced margins
VERY FINE. A FRESH ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1873 15-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE ISSUE IN THE PALE ORANGE SHADE.
With 2005 P.F. certificate.
15c Yellow Orange, Silk Fibers (163 var). Original gum, bright color, silk fibers are clearly visible
FINE AND RARE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1873 15-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE WITH SILK FIBERS. THIS IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE LISTED IN POWER SEARCH.
This variety is identified by its tiny silk fibers in the paper, visible under magnification. It is also found on most of the other Continental printings, including the 1875 Issue, but not among the National and American printings. A Power Search failed to find another example of Scott 163 with silk fibers offered in our auctions since 1993.
With 1999 P.F. certificate.
15c Yellow Orange, Ribbed Paper (163 var). Disturbed original gum called "part o.g." on accompanying certificate, vibrant color, Fine and scarce variety, with 1994 P.S.E. certificate
30c Gray Black (165). Unused (no gum), nicely centered, faint corner crease at bottom left, appears Very Fine, with 1981 P.F. certificate
30c Greenish Black (165 var). Unused (no gum), intense shade in Greenish Black, well-centered with wide margins, Very Fine and choice, a pretty stamp, with 1984 P.F. certificate as the old No. 165a (it is 165 variety today)
90c Rose Carmine (166). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color on bright paper, Jumbo margins
EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1873 90-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE. SCARCE WITH SUCH MASSIVE MARGINS.
Ex Whitman. With 1989 and 1997 P.F. certificates.
90c Rose Carmine (166). Original gum, outstanding centering but old certificate states reperfed at left, Extremely Fine appearance, with 1981 P.F. certificate
90c Rose Carmine (166). Original gum, choice centering, small sealed tear at left, appears Extremely Fine, with 1985 P.F. certificate