Sale 1251 — The John B. Field Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 2-3 March, 2022
Category — 1870-79 Bank Note Co. Issues (Scott 134-191)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1106
10c Brown, With Secret Mark (188). Original gum, barest trace of hinge, beautifully centered, rich colorEXTREMELY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1879 10-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE PRINTING WITH SECRET MARK, IN EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION.
The 10c stamps from the American Bank Note printing (Scott Nos. 187 and 188) are notably scarce with such choice centering. The example offered here, with wide margins on all four sides, is a true condition rarity.
With 2001 P.F. certificate
1,800
1,800