Sale 967 — Important and Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 16-19 December, 2008
Category — 1873 Continental Bank Note Co. Issue (Scott 156-166)
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4292
90c Rose Carmine (166). Original gum described as "slightly disturbed" on certificate, but appears very fresh to us, perfectly centered with absolutely enormous margins all around, brilliant colorEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS ONE OF THE LARGEST BANK NOTE ISSUES WE HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED. A STAMP OF TRULY ENORMOUS PROPORTIONS.
With copy of 2002 and with 2004 P.S.E. certificates (DOG, Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $20,300.00 as previously hinged). This is the highest rating received by any example of Scott 166 (used or original gum) to date.
2,750
11,000