Sale 968A — The Alan B. Whitman Collection, Part Two: 1870-1901 Issues
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 14-15 April, 2009
Category — 1879 American Bank Note Co. Issue (Scott 182-191)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
220
5c Blue (185). Mint N.H., brilliant color, Jumbo margins which are well-balanced, long and full perforations all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1879 5-CENT TAYLOR. A STAMP OF REMARKABLE FRESHNESS.
With 1988 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo). This is the highest grade awarded to date to a Mint N.H. copy.
1,850
2,400