Sale 953 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 25-28 March, 2008
Category — 1890-93 Issue (Scott 219-229)
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
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8c Lilac (225). Mint N.H., deep rich color and sharp proof-like impression on post-office fresh color, perfectly centeredEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 8-CENT 1890 SMALL BANK NOTE ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,300.00). Only three have graded higher to date and only five others share this grade.
210
1,900
