US Stamps Price Scott 191: 1879 90c Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry American Bank Note. Page 5

90c Carmine (191). Gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, brilliant color, detailed impression, unusual San Francisco circular datestamp with bent rim of cancel, long and full perforations all around EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1879 90-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE. AN EXTREMELY DIFFICULT ISSUE TO OBTAIN IN SUCH PRISTINE CONDITION. The 90c American Bank Note issue, Scott 191, is probably the most common of the regularly issued 90c Bank Notes, and is readily found in used condition. However, it is extremely difficult to find in sound and centered used condition. Many were used on parcels and were heavily cancelled or damaged in transit. Those without heavy cancels seem to be off center or to have smaller margins. As another indication of rarity, P.S.E. has only graded four used examples higher than XF-90 to date. Ex Hinrichs. With 1998 P.F. certificate.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1027, Lot 91

United States 1875-79 Banknote Issues 1879 90c carmine, block of four, New York Registry cancels, bright color, fine, with 2006 PSE cert.

Cherrystone Auctions, Sep 2012, Sale 201209, Lot 67

1879, 90¢ carmine (191), beautifully centered with marvelous color and full original gum with just the barest trace of hinging; a remarkably fresh, Extremely Fine Gem. Scott value $2,000 GIVEN ITS COLOR, CENTERING, OVERALL FRESHNESS AND CHOICE GUM CONDITION, THIS 90¢ AMERICAN IS SUITABLE FOR THE FINEST ASSEMBLAGES OF MINT BANK NOTES. Expertization: 2007 PF Certificate. Provenance: Odeneal.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 225

1879, 90¢ carmine (Scott 191), o.g., lightly hinged, incredibly fresh and immaculate example of this 90¢ American Bank Note Co. issue; reperforated at right, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Scott $2,000. Estimate value $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 860

1879, 90¢ carmine (Scott 191), o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), impressive example with brilliant fresh color, a premium example, Fine, photocopy of 2009 P.F. certificate for block of four, from which this stamp was taken, this being the top right stamp from the block. Scott $2,000. Estimate value $1,000 – 1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 859

1879, 90¢ carmine (Scott 191), sharp carmine color uncommonly fresh, o.g., previously hinged; reperforated at right and bottom, lovely Very Fine appearance. Scott $2,000. Estimate price $400 – 600. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1420

U.S.; General Issues, 1879, 90¢ carmine, #191. O.g. (h.r.), Fine. Scott $2,000. Estimate value $200.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, May 2012, Sale 93, Lot 288

90c Carmine (Scott 191). Original gum, rich color, three wide margins, single shortish perf at left, Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 421

90c Carmine (191). Bottom imprint and plate no. 23 strip of five, original gum, h.r., bright color, few trivial perf separations sensibly reinforced FINE-VERY FINE. THIS IS THE ONLY REPORTED IMPRINT AND PLATE NUMBER MULTIPLE OF THE 1879 90-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE. A PHENOMENAL RARITY. The Chapin book records imperforate strips of five and six with imprint and plate number, but none is recorded for the issued stamp with perforations. Power Search does not even contain a plate number single. Scott Retail as two pairs and a single, with no premium for the position.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 420

1879, 90¢ carmine (191), bright and fresh with lightly hinged original gum, Fine. Scott value $2,000 Expertization: 2001 PF Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2012, Sale 344, Lot 4386

1879, 90¢ carmine (191), fresh and virtually perfectly centered with generous, beautifully balanced margins, vibrant color and spotless, never hinged original gum; Extremely Fine to Superb and choice. SMQ value $42,000. Scott $7,000 EXTRAORDINARY QUALITY FOR ANY 90¢ BANK NOTE, BEING ONE OF JUST TWO RECIPIENTS OF A PSE XF-SUP 95, THE HIGHEST GRADE YET AWARDED. Expertization: PSE encapsulated and graded XF-Sup 95.

Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 287

o U.S.; General Issues, 1879, 90¢ Carmine, #191. Used, Very Fine. Scott $375. Estimate $180-200.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2012, Sale 92, Lot 973

1879, 90¢ carmine (Scott 191), strip of 4, neat black Registry cancels along with blue crayon on left stamp, unusal multiple of this high value 90¢ Banknote issue, radiant rich color, nice intact piece with eye appeal; center two stamps with light diagonal crease, Fine. Scott price $1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2011, Sale 626, Lot 183

90c Carmine (Scott 191). Original gum, fresh color, balanced margins, reperfed at right which is not mentioned on accompanying certificate, appears Extremely Fine, with 1996 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1013, Lot 292

United States 1881-1888 Banknote Issues 1882 90c trial color large die proof in brown, with inscription on bottom, v.f.

Cherrystone Auctions, Sep 2011, Sale 201109, Lot 7019