Sale 1362 — The El Dorado Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 7-9 October, 2025
Category — 1879 American Bank Note Co. Issue (Scott 182-191)
1c Dark Ultramarine (182). Mint N.H., bright color on post-office fresh paper, outstanding centering and margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1879 ONE-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. — THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95). This is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only three others.
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1c Dark Ultramarine (182). Enormous Jumbo margins, almost mathematically perfect centering, lovely pastel color, circle and dots patent cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo), this is the highest grade awarded
(Image Magnifier)1c Dark Ultramarine (182). Deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, clearly struck Glen Allen Star precancel, Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85), Scott value $131
(Image Magnifier)2c Vermilion (183). Mint N.H., vibrant color, well-balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate
(Image Magnifier)2c Vermilion (183). Rich color, bold strike of 1883 duplex datestamp cancel, unusually wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
(Image Magnifier)2c Vermilion (183). Rich color, tied by well-struck Kicking Mule fancy cancel and "Port Townsend Wash. Oct. 28, 1883" double-circle datestamp on piece, Extremely Fine strike, with 1982 P.F. certificate
(Image Magnifier)3c Green (184). Mint N.H., brilliant color, almost perfectly centered with well-balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine Gem, ex Odeneal, with 2000 and 2007 P.F. certificates
(Image Magnifier)3c Green (184). Deep rich color and proof-like impression, bold strike of target cancel, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo), only three grade higher, a statistic that has not changes since 2010
(Image Magnifier)3c Green (184). Rich color, gorgeous centering with unusually wide and balanced margins, well-struck outlined Maltese Cross fancy cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98)
(Image Magnifier)5c Blue (185). Deep rich color, unusually wide and balanced margins, cork cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
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6c Pink (186). Original gum, rich color, long and full perforations, Very Fine and attractive, with 1995 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates
(Image Magnifier)6c Pink (186). Three singles and strip of three, range of cancels including Star, Maltese Cross, numeral "7" in four rings, strip with segmented corks, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, each with certificate
(Image Magnifier)10c Brown, With Secret Mark (188). Original gum, lightly hinged, Jumbo margins all around, deep rich color and proof-like impression, long and full perforations
EXTREMELY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1879 AMERICAN BANK NOTE ISSUE WITH SECRET MARK. RARELY SEEN WITH JUMBO MARGINS.
With 2004 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, VF-XF 85 Jumbo)
(Image Magnifier)15c Red Orange (189). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression on bright paper, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1879 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
This issue is often found in Mint N.H. condition, as several sheets have been broken in recent years. However, most of the stamps in these sheets are somewhat off-center, and examples such as this are rare.
With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95). Only four grade higher (three at 98, one at 100) and six others share this desirable grade.
(Image Magnifier)15c Red Orange (189). Brilliant color, clear strike of Philadelphia double-oval handstamp, unusually choice centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only three grade higher and two share this grade
(Image Magnifier)30c Full Black (190). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade and impression, well-balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, a pretty stamp, with 2000 P.F. certificate
(Image Magnifier)30c Full Black (190). Intense shade, duplex cancel, gorgeous centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo), only four grade higher (at 98) and two others share this desirable grade
(Image Magnifier)90c Carmine (191). Radiant color, perfectly centered with wide margins all around, clear strike of "Philadelphia RD" registry oval cancel
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1879 90-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE, SCOTT 191. THIS MAGNIFICENT STAMP IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. — THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND THE ONLY TO ACHIEVE THIS LOFTY GRADE.
With 2016 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98). This is the highest grade awarded and the only to achieve it.
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