Sale 1129 — 2016 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Tuesday, 31 May, 2016
Category — 1869 Pictorial Issue and 1975 Re-Issue
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
375
90c Carmine & Black, Re-Issue (132). Deep rich colors and proof-like impressions on bright paper, choice centering with well-proportioned margins, neat strike of registry oval cancel leaves entire design clearly visibleEXTREMELY FINE. A REMARKABLY CHOICE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
SMQ estimates that approximately 40 used copies exist. Most are either off-center or have small faults.
With 1998 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85; SMQ $8,000.00). Only two have graded higher and one other shares this grade.
6,000
5,500
