Sale 1251 — The John B. Field Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 2-3 March, 2022
Category — 1882-88 American Bank Note Company Issue (Scott 205-218)
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1130
90c Purple (218). Original gum, lightly hinged, perfect centering, gorgeous rich color on fresh paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1888 90-CENT PURPLE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
Ex Curtis. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98; SMQ $7,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only four others. This is the only example in this grade we have offered.
800
9,000