Sale 1057 — The Curtis Collection: 1847-1901 Issues

Sale Date — Thursday, 7 November, 2013

Category — 1887 American Bank Note Co. Issue (Scott 205-218)

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Sale 1057, Lot 805, 1887 American Bank Note Co. Issue (Scott 205-218)90c Purple (218). Original gum, lightly hinged, perfect centering, gorgeous rich color on fresh paper

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1888 90-CENT PURPLE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.

With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98; SMQ $5,800.00). This is one of only three examples to achieve this desirable grade, with none higher

900
8,000