Sale 930 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday, 27 February, 2007
Category — 1887 American Bank Note Co. Issue (Scott 212-218)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2114
90c Purple (218). Deep rich color, cancelled by September 1888 New York City duplex datestamp and cancel, choice centering with well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE. THIS NEW DISCOVERY IS THE EARLIEST DOCUMENTED USE OF THE 90-CENT 1888 BANK NOTE ISSUE.
The Scott Catalogue now lists the earliest date of use for Scott 218 as September (day?) 1888, based on this off-cover stamp.
With 2005 P.F. certificate.
E. 1,500-2,000
950