Sale 1096 — The Robert R. Hall Collection of Outstanding United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 28-30 April, 2015
Category — 1880-85 American Bank Note Co. Soft Paper Special Printing (Scott 192-205C, 211D)
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Realized
354
90c Dull Carmine, Special Printing (202). Without gum as issued, deep rich color on bright paperVERY FINE. A RARE SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1880 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. ONLY 41 ARE KNOWN TO EXIST.
Our census of Scott 202 contains 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-21. Ex Cole. With 1988 P.F. certificate
33,500
17,500