Sale 1040 — Outstanding United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 26-28 March, 2013
Category — Essays and Proofs (1870-90 Bank Note Issues, cont.)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1090
P
1c-90c 1890-93 Issue, Large Die Proofs on India (219P1-229P1). Beautiful leatherbound set with gilt edges, gold-stamped title reads "UNITED STATES POSTAGE STAMPS. Issue of 1890", all denominations represented (no 219D), with interleaving, die sunk on 148 x 220mm cards, some toning or age spotsVERY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE PRESENTATION ALBUM OF THE 1890-93 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE.
Surprisingly, this is the first set we have offered since keeping computerized records. The presentation album is especially desirable.
Scott Retail as proofs with no premium for the presentation album
3,625
6,000
