Sale 937 — 2007 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Saturday, 16 June, 2007
Category — 1880 American Bank Note Co. Special Printing
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
169
7c Scarlet Vermilion, Special Printing (196). Without gum as issued, choice margins and exceptionally well-centered, excellent deep rich color, tiny inconsequential toning spot on backEXTREMELY FINE. ONE OF THE FRESHEST AND FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE 1880 7-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING EXTANT.
Our recent review of records at the Philatelic Foundation found approximately 83 certified copies of Scott 196.
Colson backstamp.
7,000
11,500