Sale 1048 — 2013 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Tuesday, 25 June, 2013
Category — 1870-93 Bank Note Issues incl. Special Printings
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15c Orange, Special Printing (199). Without gum as issued, vibrant color, detailed impression, choice centering for this difficult issueVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A GORGEOUS EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1880 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. ONLY 36 ARE RECORDED IN OUR CENSUS.
Our recent review of the records of the Philatelic Foundation found only 36 certified examples of Scott 199. This is a difficult Special Printing to obtain, especially in such choice condition.
Census No. 199-UNC-05 (unpublished). Ex Lessin and Whitman. With 1953, 2002 and 2009 P.F. certificates.
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