Sale 1219 — The Edward Morton Collection of Outstanding Quality U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 8-9 April, 2020
Category — 1875 Re-Issue of 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 123-133a)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
329
90c Carmine & Black, Re-Issue (132). Deep rich colors on bright paper, bold quartered cork cancel, choice centering with well-proportioned marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
SMQ estimates that approximately 40 used copies exist and our own experience confirms this estimate. Most are either off-center or have small faults.
Ex Koppersmith. With 1987, 1999 and 2005 P.F. certificates
6,000
4,500