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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, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE.
The 1888 American Bank Note Company Issue in new colors (Scott 215-218) was the last of the Large Bank Note series that spanned two decades from 1870 until 1890, when the Small Bank Note Issue was released. The 90c is extremely difficult to obtain in such superb condition.
Ex Hoffman. With 2019 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $12,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded and the only example to achieve this desirable grade. Apart from this stamp, the highest grade we have offered in our auctions is an 85, back in 2006.
90c Purple (218). Mint N.H., deep rich color, fresh and Fine, with 1980 P.F. certificate
90c Purple (218). Mint N.H., bright shade, detailed impression on crisp paper, unusually wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A JUMBO MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1888 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE. SCARCE WITH SUCH WIDE MARGINS.
With 1992 P.F. certificate
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.
90c Purple (218). Mint N.H., bright color, detailed impression, wide marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1888 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE.
With 1990 P.F. certificate
90c Purple (218). Mint N.H., rich color and crisp impression, choice centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A SCARCE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1888 90-CENT PURPLE AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE.
With 1998 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85; SMQ $5,100.00). Only two Mint N.H. examples have been certified and graded by P.S.E., compared with 19 hinged copies.
90c Purple (218). Mint N.H., deep rich color, choice centering with unusually wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A CHOICE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1888 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE.
With 1999 P.F. certificate
90c Purple (218). Mint N.H., almost perfectly centered with well-balanced margins, deep rich color and proof-like impression, reperfed at left but leaving wide even margins, Extremely Fine appearance, with 2002 P.F. certificate
90c Purple (218). Mint N.H., deep rich color, choice centering with well-proportioned marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1888 AMERICAN BANK NOTE PRINTING.
New Scott Retail as Mint N.H.
90c Purple (218). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, choice centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1888 90-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE ISSUE.
With 1977, 1985 and 2002 P.F. certificates. Scott Retail as hinged.