Sale 1201 — The Dr. William H. Johnson Collection of the U.S. 1890 Small Bank Note Issue

Sale Date — Tuesday, 21 May, 2019

Category — Plate Proofs

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2037
c
Sale 1201, Lot 2037, Plate Proofs4c Dark Brown, 6c Brown Red, Imperforate on Stamp Paper (222P5, 224P5). Large margins, tied by New York registry ovals, purple "New York N.Y. Nov. 7, 1894 Reg. No.___" oval datestamp on registered cover to Montreal, Canada, receiving backstamp, slightly toned, otherwise Very Fine, this is the earliest documented use of these imperforates, with 2006 A.P.S. certificate, also accompanied by 2c Lake which is either a trimmed stamp or imperf used on cover March 12, 1890 which is an early date

E. 300-400
425