Sale 982 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Friday, 16-18 December, 2009
Category — 1881-87 American Bank Note Co. Issues (Scott 205-218)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
5515
90c Purple (218). Deep rich color, cancelled by September 1888 New York City duplex datestamp and cancel, choice centering with well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, the Scott Catalogue lists the earliest date of use for Scott 218 as September (day?) 1888 based on this off-cover stamp, with 2005 P.F. certificate.
E. 1,000-1,500
650