Continental Bank Note Co. Pressing • Striking Socked-on-the-Nose (SOTN) Bullseye Cancel
An exceptional, highly collectible example of the United States 1873 classic 6¢ Dull Rose postage stamp featuring President Abraham Lincoln. Listed under **Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference SG 158** (Scott #159 variant classification), this specimen was printed by the historic Continental Bank Note Company during the acclaimed Bank Note era of late 19th-century American postal history. This specific item features a stunning, perfectly centralized **"Socked-on-the-Nose" (SOTN) / Bullseye cancellation**, elevating both its visual execution and premier collection premium.
The classic stamp is graded strictly as **Very Fine Used (VF)** condition.
Cancellation Alignment: Features an extraordinarily clear, striking, and centrally placed alignment cancel (Bullseye) directly over the vignette portrait face.
Paper & Perforations: Showcases fine, well-balanced margins for this issue and clean, complete perforation teeth lines. The dull rose color remains deep, fresh, and unfaded.
📸 Note: You will receive the exact item shown in the photos. Please review the high-resolution images closely to evaluate exact tooth alignment and cancellation margins.
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