Sale 1084 — The Curtis Collection: 1847-1901 Stamps and Covers
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 5-6 November, 2014
Category — 1890-93 Issue (Scott 219-229)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3517
90c Orange (229). Bottom imprint and plate no. 25 block of ten, original gum, lightly hinged with couple of tiny hinge slivers at edges to prevent separation, vibrant color, choice margins and centeringVERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL AND EXTREMELY RARE PLATE BLOCK OF THE 90-CENT 1890 ISSUE.
This is the first plate block we have offered since 2000. This block from our 1981 and 1988 Rarities of the World sales. With 1988 P.F. certificate
27,500
15,500