Sale 1187 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 25 July, 2018
Category — 1880-83 American Bank Note Co. Soft Paper Special Printing (Scott 192-204, 205C)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
309
90c Dull Carmine, Special Printing (202). Without gum as issued, rich colorFRESH AND FINE. A SCARCE SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1880 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. ONLY 41 ARE RECORDED IN OUR CENSUS.
Our census of Scott 202 contains approximately 41 certified copies. The 90c 1880 Special Printing on soft paper is notorious for its condition. Thins or more serious faults affect about half of the known examples.
Census No. 202-UNC-29. With 1958 and 1989 P.F. certificates
29,000
7,500