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)
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90c Carmine (191). Right sheet margin block of four, brilliant and fresh color, well-centered with wide margins, full original gum, some perf separations expertly reinforced and not mentioned on accompanying certificatesVERY FINE AND CHOICE RIGHT SELVAGE BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE 90-CENT 1879 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE.
Most blocks of 19th Century stamps containing such attractive stamps have been broken to feed collector demand for singles.
Ex Moody and Klein as a block of eight. With 1989, 1998 and 2003 P.F. certificates, the first as a block of eight.
13,000
13,500