Sale 1163 — The Clipper City Collection of Superb U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday, 19 September, 2017
Category — 1879 American Bank Note Co. Issue (Scott 182-191)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
138
10c Brown, Without Secret Mark (187). Original gum, barest trace of hinging, deep rich color and proof-like impression, choice centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIUL LIGHTLY-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1879 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE WITHOUT SECRET MARK.
Scott 187 without secret mark is significantly more difficult than Scott 188 to find in such choice condition.
Ex "Scarsdale" and "Hanover". With 1973, 2000, 2007 and 2017 P.F. certificates (VF-XF 85)
3,250
5,250