10c Deep Brown, Special Printing (197). Without gum as issued, deep rich color, intense impression, choice centering for this difficult issue with wide and balanced margins

EXTREMELY FINE. A STUNNING EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 10-CENT 1880 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING, AND EASILY ONE OF THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE. ONLY 30 ARE RECORDED IN OUR CENSUS.

Our recently updated census records for Scott 197 contain 30 certified examples. Of these, eight have faults, leaving only 22 sound or potentially sound examples (some have not been examined in many years). Perhaps one or two of the sound copies are as well-centered as the one offered here.

Unpublished Census No. 196-UNC-15. Ex Crocker and Drucker. With 1971, 1986 and 2002 P.F. certificate. With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $115,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date.

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