90c Dull Carmine, Special Printing (202). Without gum as issued, deep rich color on bright paper VERY FINE. A RARE SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1880 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. ONLY 41 ARE KNOWN TO EXIST. Our census of Scott 202 contains approximately 41 certified copies. The 90c 1880 Special Printing on soft paper is notorious for its condition. Thins or more serious faults affect about half of the known examples. Census No. 201-UNC-21. Ex Cole. With 1988 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 354 |
US$17,500.00 | |
90c Dull Carmine, Special Printing (202). Without gum as issued, deep rich color, small thin spot at center FINE APPEARANCE. AN ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1880 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. Our recently updated census records for Scott 202 contain approximately 41 certified copies. The 90c 1880 Special Printing on soft paper is notorious for its condition. Thins or more serious faults affect about half of the known examples. Census No. 201-UNC-14. With 1970 and 2002 P.F. certificates Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1057, Lot 787 |
US$11,500.00 | |
90c Dull Carmine, Special Printing (202). Without gum as issued, radiant color, choice centering for this difficult issue VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A STUNNING EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1880 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING IN THE FINEST CONDITION ATTAINABLE. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DIFFICULT ISSUE TO OBTAIN IN SOUND AND CENTERED CONDITION. Our recently updated census records for Scott 202 contain approximately 41 certified copies. The 90c 1880 Special Printing on soft paper is notorious for its condition. Thins or more serious faults affect 17. Only twelve are confirmed as sound, and of these only three or four have decent centering. Another twelve need to be reexamined for condition, but most have poor centering. Unpublished Census No. 202-UNC-22. With 1989 and 2002 P.F. certificate. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1036, Lot 135 |
US$47,500.00 | |
1880 Special Printing, 90¢ dull carmine (202), nicely centered with strong, radiant color; without gum as issued, fresh and choice Very Fine. Scott $40,000 AN OUTSTANDING 90¢ AMERICAN SPECIAL PRINTING—MOST OF THE APPROXIMATELY 40 KNOWN EXAMPLES ARE CENTERED TO THE RIGHT AND ABOUT A THIRD ARE FAULTY. Expertization: 1948, 1969, 1989, 2004 PF and 2005 PSE Certificates. Provenance: Green, Beckley. Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 236 |
US$18,000.00 | |
90c Dull Carmine, Special Printing (Scott 202). Without gum as issued, bright color, trivial natural inclusion not mentioned on either accompanying certificate VERY 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, “Vineyard” and “Laila”. With 1971 and 2001 P.F. certificates Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 1000, Lot 1101 |
US$14,000.00 | |
90c Dull Carmine, Special Printing (202). Without gum as issued, bright color, balanced margins on three sides, centered a bit to right but perfs well clear VERY FINE. APPROXIMATELY 41 EXAMPLES OF THE 90-CENT 1880 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTINGS ARE KNOWN TO EXIST. THIS IS A RARE SOUND AND WELL-CENTERED EXAMPLE. Our recently updated census records for Scott 202 contain approximately 41 certified copies. The 90c 1880 Special Printing on soft paper is notorious for its condition. Thins or more serious faults affect about half of the known examples. With the demand for Special Printings so strong, we anticipate collectors will display exuberance in bidding for this choice sound stamp. Unpublished Census No. 201-UNC-17. Ex Klein, T. Charlton Henry and Hansen. “W.H.C.” backstamp of Warren H. Colson. With 1975 and 2008 P.F. certificates Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5617 |
US$21,000.00 | |
90c Dull Carmine, Special Printing (Scott 202). Without gum as issued, bright color, trivial natural inclusion not mentioned on either accompanying certificate VERY 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 Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 972, Lot 3201 |
US$20,000.00 | |
90c Dull Carmine, Special Printing (202). Without gum as issued, bright color, balanced margins on three sides, centered a bit to right but perfs well clear VERY FINE. APPROXIMATELY 41 EXAMPLES OF THE 90-CENT 1880 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTINGS ARE KNOWN TO EXIST. THIS IS A RARE SOUND AND WELL-CENTERED EXAMPLE. Our recently updated census records for Scott 202 contain approximately 41 certified copies. The 90c 1880 Special Printing on soft paper is notorious for its condition. Thins or more serious faults affect about half of the known examples. With the demand for Special Printings so strong, we anticipate collectors will display exuberance in bidding for this choice sound stamp. Unpublished Census No. 201-UNC-17. Ex Klein and T. Charlton Henry. “W.H.C.” backstamp of Warren H. Colson. With 1975 and 2008 P.F. certificates Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 826 |
US$28,000.00 | |
1880 Special Printing, 90¢ dull carmine (202), bright color and clear impression, without gum as issued, tiny thin spot at top left, reperfed at right, fresh and Fine appearance. Scott value $40,000 ONE OF APPROXIMATELY 40-50 KNOWN EXAMPLES. Expertization: 1993 P.F. Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, May 2008, Sale 327, Lot 203 |
US$9,500.00 | |