US Stamps Price Scott 218: 1883 90c Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry American Bank Note. Page 7

1888, 90¢ purple (Scott 218), extraordinary well centered example with beautiful rich color, a beauty, light black registery cancellation, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with photocopy of 2000 p.f. certificate for a pair, from which this stamp was taken, this being the right stamp from the pair. Scott $250. Estimate price $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1099

90c Purple (Scott 218). Deep rich color and sharp proof-like impression, choice centering with wide margins, bold strike of New York oval registry cancel, fresh and Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, ex Dr. Morris

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1027, Lot 106

90c Purple (Scott 218). Choice centering with Jumbo margins all around, radiant color, neat strike of New York oval registry cancel, long and full perforations EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THE 90-CENT 1888 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE IS DIFFICULT TO FIND WITH SUCH JUMBO MARGINS. A TRUE CONDITION RARITY, AND THE WIDEST-MARGINED USED EXAMPLE WE HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED. This issue is easy to obtain in used condition, and several large multiples are known. However, it is difficult to find with wide margins. A review using Power Search, which includes two copies graded XF-Superb 95 by P.S.E. (the highest grade awarded to date) did not find any with margins similar to the example offered here. With 1993 and 1996 P.F. certificates.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1027, Lot 105

1888, 90¢ purple (218), nearly perfectly centered with beautifully balanced margins, deep color and full original gum; small hinge remnant; Extremely Fine and choice. Scott price $900

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 346, Lot 735

o 1888, 90¢ purple (218), beautifully centered and exceptionally bright and fresh with a neat double oval New York “REG” cancel; Extremely Fine and choice. SSV $525. Scott $250 Expertization: 1989 & 2008 PF Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 346, Lot 737

1888, 90¢ purple (218), fresh and exceptionally well centered, o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine. Scott value $900 Expertization: 1999 PF Certificate for block of 4.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 346, Lot 736

o 1888, 90¢ purple (218), an exceptional used block of four; beautifully centered, bright and fresh with light double oval registry cancels, Extremely Fine and choice. Scott price $1,400 A REMARKABLE USED BLOCK OF THIS POPULAR BANK NOTE HIGH VALUE.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 249

1888, 90¢ purple (218), wonderfully well centered amid absolutely gargantuan margins with deep, vibrant color and lightly hinged original gum; a choice, Extremely Fine Jumbo. Scott price $900 A TRULY SPECTACULAR EXAMPLE OF THIS POPULAR HIGH VALUE BANKNOTE. Expertization: 1997 PSE and 2005 PF Certificates. Provenance: Enstrom.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 248

1888, 90¢ purple (Scott 218), o.g., previously hinged, extremely fresh, completely sound and choice, Fine. Scott $900. Estimate $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 878

1888, 90¢ purple (Scott 218), block of 4, light black cancellations, one of the nicest appearing used blocks we have ever offered, extremely well centered with brilliant fresh color, a wonderful eye catching showpiece; upper left stamp with small thin spots, and right 2 stamps with trivial light creases, otherwise Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $1,400. Estimate $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 879

1888, 90¢ purple (Scott 218), o.g., previously hinged, nice appearing well centered stamp, large margins and radiant rich color; expertly reperforated at right, otherwise Very Fine. Scott $900. Estimate value $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 876

1888, 90¢ purple (Scott 218), o.g., hinge remnant, gorgeous rich shade, completely sound and choice, Fine, 2012 Weiss certificate. Scott $900. Estimate value $250 – 350.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 877

1888, 90¢ purple (Scott 218), incredible example in a quality rarely seen, a beautiful bottom margin sheet margin single with part imprint, huge boardwalk margins and sensational deep rich color, World Class GEM destined for the finest collection, simply amazing, o.g., lightly hinged, Extremely Fine to Superb, 1993 P.F. certificate for pair, from which this stamp was taken, this being the left stamp from the pair. Scott $900. Estimate price $1,500 – 2,000. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1458

1888, 90¢ purple (Scott 218), choice top sheet margin single with part imprint, Extremely large margins and gorgeous bright color, a very pretty stamp, o.g., lightly hinged, Fine to Very Fine, 2001 P.F. certificate. Scott $900. Estimate value $500 – 750. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1459

1888, 90¢ purple (Scott 218), razor sharp impression with rich radiant color on fresh white paper, o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged) with tiny adhesions, Extremely Fine, 1999 PSE certificate. Scott $900. Estimate price $400 – 600. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1460