90c Carmine & Black, Re-Issue (132). Deep rich colors and proof-like impressions on bright paper, attractive centering and margins, clear magenta cork cancel

VERY FINE. AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE WITH A COLORED CANCEL.

SMQ estimates that approximately 40 used copies exist and our own experience confirms this estimate. Most are either off-center or have small faults and nearly all have black cancels. A Power Search review found only one other used example with any kind of colored cancel -- also a magenta/purple cork -- but much less clearly struck than on the example offered here.

With 2000 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail for a normal black cancel

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