Sale 959 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Monday-Wednesday, 23-25 June, 2008
Category — 1879 American Bank Note Co. Issue (Scott 182-191)
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Realized
2422°
30c Full Black (190). Original gum, lightly hinged, bright shade, gorgeous centering with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MASSIVELY-MARGINED ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1879 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE.
With 1987, 1990 and 2008 P.F. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $2,300.00 as 90, $3,950.00 as 95). Given the sheer size and centering we are surprised this did not grade much higher, perhaps P.S.E. would see otherwise
1,100
2,500
