Sale 1108 — The Robert Bowman Collection of Superb U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday, 29 September, 2015
Category — 1870-93 Bank Note Issues (Scott 137-226)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
92
12c Dull Violet, H. Grill (140). Perfectly centered with extraordinarily wide margins at sides and well-balanced margins at top and bottom, deep rich color, clearly defined grill points, cork cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN EXTREMELY DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND IN SUCH OUTSTANDING CONDITION -- WITH GREAT COLOR, CLEAR GRILL POINTS AND HUGE MARGINS -- A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 12-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY GRILLED ISSUE.
Ex Dr. Puliafito. With 1998 P.S.E. and 2000 P.F. certificates
3,750
10,500