Sale 1078 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 16-17 September, 2014
Category — 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 112-122)
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Realized
244
90c Carmine & Black (122). Original gum with hinge mark, deep rich colors and proof-like impressions showing clear vertical layout line at right, very faint hint of toningVERY FINE. AN ATTRACTIVE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE.
Purchased from noted dealer Ezra D. Cole in June 1943 and offered to the market for the first time in over 70 years.
12,000
5,000
