Sale 929 — The Alan Geisler Collection of U.S. and Possessions Stamps
Sale Date — Monday, 26 February, 2007
Category — 1880 American Bank Note Co. Special Printings
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
201
12c Blackish Purple, Special Printing (198). Without gum as issued, rich color and proof-like impression, almost perfectly centered, small thin spotsEXTREMELY FINE APPEARANCE. ONE OF THE FINEST-APPEARING COPIES OF THE 12-CENT 1880 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING.
Probably fewer than 75 copies exist. Ex Sheriff and Ballman. With 1971 and 2002 P.F. certificates
10,000
4,250