Sale 968A — The Alan B. Whitman Collection, Part Two: 1870-1901 Issues
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 14-15 April, 2009
Category — 1880-83 American Bank Note Co. Special Printing (Scott 192-211D)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
235
15c Orange, Special Printing (199). Without gum as issued, vibrant color, detailed impression, choice centering for this difficult issueVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A GORGEOUS EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1880 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. ONLY 36 ARE RECORDED IN OUR CENSUS.
Our recent review of the records of the Philatelic Foundation found only 36 certified examples of Scott 199. This is a difficult Special Printing to obtain, especially in such choice condition.
Unpublished Census No. 199-UNC-05. Ex Lessin. With 1953 and 2002 P.F. certificates
50,000
52,500