Sale 1057 — The Curtis Collection: 1847-1901 Issues
Sale Date — Thursday, 7 November, 2013
Category — 1887 American Bank Note Co. Issue (Scott 205-218)
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4c Blue Green (211). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color, perfect centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF 4-CENT 1883 AMERICAN BANK NOTE ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED IN ANY CATEGORY.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98; SMQ $2,200.00). This is the only stamp to achieve this grade in any condition category, with none higher
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4,000