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1888, 90¢ purple (Scott 218), block of 6, lightly struck “New York” Registry cancellations, eye catching scarce multiple, natural straight edge at left showing arrow in margin at lower left, brilliant Post Office fresh color, completely sound, rare thus; sensibly reiforced with small hinge remnants, Fine. Scott value $1,900. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2011, Sale 626, Lot 205 |
US$650.00 |
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1888, 90¢ purple (Scott 218), o.g., lightly hinged, remarkable well centered example with gorgeous rich vibrant color, impressive 90¢ Perry, Extremely Fine, 2004 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates. Scott $900. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2011, Sale 626, Lot 203 |
US$800.00 |
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90c Purple (Scott 218). Horizontal pair, perfectly centered, bright color, bold New York rgistry oval cancels, Extremely Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1449 |
US$375.00 |
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90c Purple (Scott 218). Deep rich color and sharp proof-like impression, well-proportioned margins, lightly cancelled at right, Very Fine and choice, with 2006 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1448 |
US$325.00 |
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90c Purple (Scott 218). Deep rich color, two neat strikes of circular datestamp, wide and well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, ex Tahoe, 2004 P.F. certificate no longer accompanies, P.S.E. encapsulated (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $1,350.00), this is the highest grade awarded to date, and only seven others share this grade, a note from master grader William Litle which accompanied the original paper certificate explained that the strength of the cancel kept this from being graded Superb 98 (note no longer accompanies) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1447 |
US$1,600.00 |
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90c Purple (Scott 218). Mint N.H., deep rich color, fresh and Fine, with 1980 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1446 |
US$1,300.00 |
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1888, 90¢ purple (218), a fresh, beautifully centered, extra “tall” copy with dark color on bright paper and very lightly hinged original gum; Extremely Fine and choice. Scott $1,000 Expertization: 1977 & 2003 PF Certificates. Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2011, Sale 338, Lot 1851 |
US$1,200.00 |
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o 1888, 90¢ purple (218), huge wide margins all around, pastel color on bright paper, canceled by ovals fresh and choice Extremely Fine. Scott price $250 Expertization: 1996 P.F. Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2011, Sale 338, Lot 1852 |
US$280.00 |
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1888, 90¢ purple (218), perfectly centered with deep, dark color and full original gum wonderfully fresh and Extremely Fine to Superb. SMQ value $2,650. Scott $1,000 A BEAUTIFUL STAMP, AND AS OF THIS WRITING, PSE HAS GRADED JUST THREE 90¢ PURPLES HIGHER. Expertization: 1978 PF and 2007 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF-Sup 95. Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2011, Sale 338, Lot 1850 |
US$1,300.00 |
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U.S.; General Issues, 1888, 90¢ Purple, #218. O.g., reperfed at left, otherwise Very Fine. Scott $900. Estimate value $300-350. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2011, Sale 90, Lot 1341 |
US$431.00 |
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1888, 90¢ purple (Scott 218), o.g., hinged, F.-V.F. Scott price $1,000. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jul 2011, Sale 625, Lot 796 |
US$475.00 |
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90c Purple (Scott 218). Original gum, lightly hinged, magnificent color, choice centering, certificate states reperforated at right, Extremely Fine appearance, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2011, Sale 1011, Lot 567 |
US$360.00 |
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90c Purple (Scott 218). Original gum, beautiful bright color, wide balanced margins, reperfed at bottom, Extremely Fine appearance, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2011, Sale 1011, Lot 566 |
US$600.00 |
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90c Purple (Scott 218). Bright color, used with 15c Red Orange (189), 30c Orange Brown (217) and 10c Green (226), tied by oval registry cancels on small blue piece, 90c light crease at upper right, still Fine and colorful use Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2011, Sale 1011, Lot 568 |
US$140.00 |
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90c Purple (218). Two large multiples, each on similar gray pieces, first is block of 18 tied by New York registry ovals and blue crayon registry marking, second piece contains a block of 24 and a pair similarly tied and with part of Baring Brothers & Co. printed address, the second piece also bears a single 10c Brown (209), few faults incl. creases and two stamps with piece missing IMPRESSIVE USED MULTIPLES OF THE 1888 90-CENT PURPLE AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE. Scott Retail as used singles is $10,500.00 Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2011, Sale 1010, Lot 75 |
US$3,250.00 |