Sale 1122 — The Hanover Collection of Superb-Quality U.S. Stamps-Part One
Sale Date — Thursday, 7 April, 2016
Category — 1879 American Bank Note Co. Issue (Scott 182-191)
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Cat./Est. Value
Realized
96°
1c Dark Ultramarine (182). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, beautiful centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLES OF THE 1879 ONE-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE. A WONDERFUL STAMP.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $6,300.00). This is the highest grade awarded and only two others share it. This is also the first in this grade we have offered.
775
6,750