Sale 1231 — The James P. Myerson Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 9-10 February, 2021
Category — 1879-83 American Bank Note Co. Issues (Scott 182-218)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
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10c Brown, With Secret Mark (188). Mathematically perfect centering with Jumbo margins, deep rich color and sharp impression, light purple and black cancels, the stamp has just the barest trace of the secret mark and so is certified as Scott 188EXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN ASTONISHING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1879 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE WITH SECRET MARK -- WITH THE ULTIMATE P.S.E. GRADE OF GEM 100 JUMBO. THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE POSSIBLE.
With 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in 100J grade, SMQ $3,000.00 as 100). This is the highest grade possible and it is shared by only one other
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2,100
