Sale 972 — The Laila Collection of United States Stamps
Sale Date — Monday-Tuesday, 27-28 April, 2009
Category — 1880-83 American Bank Note Co. Soft Paper Special Printing (Scott 192-211D)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3201
90c Dull Carmine, Special Printing (202). Without gum as issued, bright color, trivial natural inclusion not mentioned on either accompanying certificateVERY FINE AND CHOICE. APPROXIMATELY 40 EXAMPLES OF THE 90-CENT 1880 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTINGS ARE KNOWN TO EXIST.
The 90c 1880 Special Printing on soft paper is notorious for its condition (thins affect most of the known examples) and typically poor centering. This stamp is in a remarkable state of preservation.
Unpublished Census No. 201-UNC-32. Ex Sheriff and Vineyard. With 1971 and 2001 P.F. certificates
45,000
20,000