Sale 1044 — United States Essays, Proofs and Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 22 May, 2013
Category — 1870-73 Bank Note Issues (Scott 145-179)
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
136
10c Brown (150). Original gum, rich color and detailed impression, uncommonly wide margins of Jumbo proportions, choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE. A STRIKING JUMBO MARGINED ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 10-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY UNGRILLED ISSUE.
With 1989 P.F. and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, VF-XF 85; SMQ $2,600.00 as 85, $4,000.00 as 90). Only two have graded higher (both at 90). This is the only original gum stamp with a Jumbo appellation contained in the P.S.E. Population Report
2,250
3,250
