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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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
787
90c Dull Carmine, Special Printing (202). Without gum as issued, deep rich color, small thin spot at centerFINE APPEARANCE. AN ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1880 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING.
Our recently updated census records for Scott 202 contain approximately 41 certified copies. The 90c 1880 Special Printing on soft paper is notorious for its condition. Thins or more serious faults affect about half of the known examples.
Census No. 201-UNC-14. With 1970 and 2002 P.F. certificates
37,500
11,500