Sale 1057 — The Curtis Collection: 1847-1901 Issues
Sale Date — Thursday, 7 November, 2013
Category — 1880-85 American Bank Note Co. Special Printing (Scott 192-211D)
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10c Deep Brown, Special Printing (197). Without gum as issued, intense color and proof-like impression, exceptionally wide margins and choice centering, small thin spot at top centerEXTREMELY FINE APPEARANCE. ONE OF THE FINEST-APPEARING OF THE 32 10-CENT 1880 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING STAMPS RECORDED IN OUR CENSUS.
Our recently updated census records for Scott 197 contain 32 certified examples. Of these, few are as well-centered with wide margins as the stamp offered here.
Unpublished Census No. 197-UNC-18. Ex Ballman. With 1991 and 2002 P.F. certificates
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