Sale 962 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Friday, 24-26 September, 2008
Category — 1870-88 Bank Note Issues (Scott 134-218)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2475
90c Purple (218). Original gum, barest trace of hinging (1999 P.F. certificate states "never hinged"), intense shade and proof-like impression, wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A GORGEOUS WIDE-MARGINED LIGHTLY-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1888 90-CENT PURPLE AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE.
With 1999 and 2006 P.F. certificates (latter graded XF 90; SMQ $2,300.00)
1,200
2,100