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| Lot | Sym. | Lot Description | |
| 214 |  |
 5c Indigo (216). Mint N.H., stunning color nicely contrasted by bright paper, unusually choice centering with wide and
balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1888 5-CENT GARFIELD, SCOTT 216. With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, SMQ $2,600.00). Only three have graded higher to date (all 95's) and only one other shares this grade. (Image Magnifier) |
900.00 |
| 215 | |
 30c Orange Brown (217). Mint N.H., deep rich color on fresh white paper, choice centering, full perforations all aroundEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1888 30-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE With 2000 P.F. certificate (Image Magnifier) |
1,500.00 |
| 216 | |
 90c Purple (218). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, gorgeous centering with unusually wide and
balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1888 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE. With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $14,300.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date, and the only example to achieve this desirable grade. SMQ does not price Scott 218 in the grade of 98. (Image Magnifier) |
4,000.00 |