Sale 1235 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 19-20 May, 2021
Category — 1875 Reprint of 1857-60 Issue (Scott 40-47)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1043
90c Deep Blue, Reprint (47). Without gum as issued, deep rich color on bright paper, wide margins and choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A FRESH AND UNUSUALLY BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1860 REPRINT.
The Continental Bank Note Company reprinted the 90c stamp from the original plate of 200 subjects. 10,000 were printed (50 impressions). Only 454 were sold; the remaining 9,546 were destroyed on July 23, 1884.
With 1998 P.F. and 2021 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $8,000.00). Only two examples grade higher (at 95) and three others share this grade
3,600
9,500