Sale 1278 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 21-23 March, 2023
Category — 1869 Pictorial Issue and 1869 Re-Issue (Sccott 112-133a)
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90c Carmine & Black (122). Rich color and detailed impressions, unusually wide and balanced margins, unobtrusive strike of cork cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1869 PICTPRIAL ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
These high-denomination stamps were typically used on mail to foreign countries or on heavy registered letters. They were often heavily cancelled by postal clerks to make sure they were not reused. The example offered here, with a very light cancel, is a rare exception to the rule.
With 2021 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95).
1,900
4,500
