Sale 1232 — United States Stamps and Postal History
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 30-31 March, 2021
Category — 1869 Pictorial Issue and 1875 Re-Issue (Scott 112-132)
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90c Carmine & Black, Re-Issue (132). Original gum, deep rich colors and proof-like impressions on bright paper, unusually choice centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
Only 1,356 were sold, and it is safe to say that this is one of the finest. Illustrated on front cover of 1990 Ivy sale catalogue. With 1990 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $12,500.00). Only four grade higher (one at 95J and three at 98)
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