Sale 1219 — The Edward Morton Collection of Outstanding Quality U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 8-9 April, 2020
Category — 1861-66 Issue, cont. (Scott 71-74)
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
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90c Pale Blue (72a). Brilliant color in this attractive sub-shade, gorgeous centering with wide margins, neat San Francisco cogwheel cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 90-CENT ISSUE IN THE PALE BLUE SHADE.
Ex Saadi. With 1992 and 2014 P.F. certificates as on piece with San Francisco Jul. 30, 1862 double-circle datestamp (piece accompanies). With 2015 P.S.E. certificate as off piece (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,000.00). Only five grade higher
650
3,250