1c Dark Ultramarine, Special
Printing (192). Without gum as issued, gorgeous deep rich color,
perfectly centered with wide margins all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. IN OUR OPINION, THIS STAMP IS THE FINEST OF THE APPROXIMATELY 30 KNOWN EXAMPLES OF THE 1880 ONE-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. SUPERB IN EVERY RESPECT.
Our Levi records show only a few well-centered examples of this rarity, and most have small flaws. The remaining examples are off-center. Judged by its centering, soundness and remarkable state of preservation -- all supported by a current certificate -- this stamp is in the finest attainable condition.
With 1997 P.F. certificate (Image)
2c Black Brown, Special
Printing (193). Without gum as issued, incredibly dark
shadeEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A RARE SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT AMERICAN SOFT PAPER SPECIAL PRINTING. LESS THAN 55 EXAMPLES ARE BELIEVED TO EXIST.
Many of the known 2c 1880 Special Printing stamps are thinned or defective. This superb example is completely sound.
With 1994 P.F. certificate (Image)
6c Dull Rose, Special Printing
(195). Without gum as issued, fresh color, wide to enormous
marginsEXTREMELY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 6-CENT 1880 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. FEWER THAN 30 COPIES ARE BELIEVED TO EXIST.
With 1954 P.F. certificate (Image)
7c Scarlet Vermilion, Special
Printing (196). Without gum as issued, vivid color, wide to enormous
margins, bright and freshEXTREMELY FINE. A CHOICE SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE 7-CENT 1880 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING, OF WHICH PROBABLY UNDER 100 COPIES EXIST.
With 1997 P.F. certificate (Image)
10c Deep Brown, Special
Printing (197). Without gum as issued, intense color and proof-like
impression, beautifully-centeredEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN UNUSUALLY CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1880 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING, OF WHICH FEWER THAN 30 COPIES ARE BELIEVED TO EXIST.
With 1948 P.F. certificate (Image)
12c Blackish Purple, Special
Printing (198). Without gum as issued, rich color and proof-like
impression, perfectly centeredEXTREMELY FINE GEM. EASILY ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN COPIES OF THE 12-CENT 1880 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING -- WE ESTIMATE FEWER THAN 75 EXAMPLES EXIST.
With 1948 and 1999 P.F. certificates (Image)
15c Orange, Special Printing
(199). Without gum as issued, vivid color, sharp
impressionEXTREMELY FINE. ONE OF THE BEST-CENTERED OF THE FEW SOUND 15-CENT 1880 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING STAMPS EXTANT. PROBABLY FEWER THAN 30 EXIST, AND LESS THAN TEN OF THESE ARE IN SOUND CENTERED CONDITION.
With 1971 and 1999 P.F. certificates (Image)