Sale 1197 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday-Friday, 14-15 March, 2019
Category — 1879 American Bank Note Co. Issue & 1880 Special Printing (Scott 182-199)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1819
30c Full Black (190). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade, remarkably detailed impression, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1879 30-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY REGULAR ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (OG, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,250.00). Only two grade higher (at 95J and 98) and only two others share this grade.
850
3,250