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90c Blue, Re-Issue (111). Part original gum, deep rich color, three wide margins, design clear of perfs at left, Fine, only 317 sold, with 1991 P.F. certificate as full original gum
90c Blue, Re-Issue (111). Original gum, rich color and detailed impression, well-balanced marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE.
Only 317 sold. With 1966, 1991 and 2011 P.F. certificates
90c Blue, Re-Issue (111). Large part original gum, intense rich color and sharp impression, certificate notes a tiny toned spot removed at bottom right, Fine appearance, only 317 sold, with 2015 P.F. certificate
90c Blue, Re-Issue (111). Original gum, deep rich color on bright crisp paper, unusually choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE.
The 90c Re-Issue was printed from the original plate of 200 subjects. 10,000 stamps were printed (50 impressions). Only 317 of the 90c were sold; the remaining 9,683 were destroyed on July 16, 1884. The example offered here, with original-gum, sound and well-centered, is a great rarity.
With 2016 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85)
90c Blue, Re-Issue (111). Original gum, rich color on bright paperA FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE.
Only 317 sold. With 1992 P.F. certificate
90c Blue, Re-Issue (111). Unused (no gum), deep rich color on bright paper, wide margins and well-centeredVERY FINE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE.
The 90c Re-Issue was printed from the original plate of 200 subjects. 10,000 stamps were printed (50 impressions). Only 317 of the 90c were sold; the remaining 9,683 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
With 1950 P.F. and 2017 P.S.E. certificates
90c Blue, Re-Issue (111). Original gum, deep color on bright crisp paper, near perfect centering with wide and well-proportioned marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN OUTSTANDING AND TRULY SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE. THIS IS WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES IN EXISTENCE -- AND HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF XF-SUPERB 95 XQ BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION.
The 90c Re-Issue was printed from the original plate of 200 subjects. 10,000 stamps were printed (50 impressions). Only 317 of the 90c were sold; the remaining 9,683 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
By way of comparison, the highest grade awarded by P.S.E. to Scott 111 is XF 90 (one copy). P.S.E. places a value of $15,000.00 in the SMQ for the example grading 90. The Philatelic Foundation has graded only this stamp 95XQ, with the next highest VF-XF 85.
With 1998 and 2014 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95 XQ). The "XQ" denotes extraordinary quality -- an apt description for this stamp
90c Blue, Re-Issue (111). Original gum, wide margins and beautifully centered, intense color and proof-like impressionVERY FINE. AN EXCEPTIONALLY CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE.
Only 317 sold. Ex Anderson. With 1992 P.S.E., 1970, 2000 and 2013 P.F. certificates (VF 80)
90c Blue, Re-Issue (111). Original gum, h.r., deep rich color on bright paper, three wide margins, perfs scissors-separated but intact all around, Fine
90c Blue, Re-Issue (111). Original gum, deep rich color on crisp paper, attractive centering and marginsVERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE.
The 90c Re-Issue was printed from the original plate of 200 subjects. 10,000 stamps were printed (50 impressions). Only 317 of the 90c were sold; the remaining 9,683 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate
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