Sale 1019 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday-Friday, 1-2 March, 2012
Category — 1875 Re-Issue of 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 124-132)
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490°
90c Carmine & Black, Re-Issue (132). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 1993 and 2002 P.F. certificates. With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $12,000.00). Only four have graded higher to date
3,750
6,000