Sale 1362 — The El Dorado Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 7-9 October, 2025
Category — 1873 Continental Bank Note Co. Issue (Scott 156-166)
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1362
90c Rose Carmine (166). Original gum, brilliant color, unusually choice centering with wide and balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1873 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE, SCOTT 166, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
Although multiples of the 90c 1873 have been broken up to furnish Very Fine and Extremely Fine (80-90 points) stamps, it is unlikely that more than a handful exist in truly XF-Superb 95 or higher grades.
With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95). Only four grade higher (one at 95J, two at 98, one at 98J) and four others share this desirable grade.
(Image Magnifier)
2,000
5,750