Sale 1050 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 16-17 July, 2013
Category — 1875-88 Bank Note Issues, 1890-93 Issue (Scott 178-229)
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5c Indigo (216). Original gum, lightly hinged, with wide top part imprint selvage, perfect centering with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1888 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
With 2013 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $1,650.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded, and only one other shares it.
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1,500