1c Dark Ultramarine, Special
Printing (192). Without gum as issued, essentially perfect centering
with wide and well-balanced margins, radiant colorEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS ONE OF THE TWO FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE 1880 ONE-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING IN EXISTENCE. A REMARKABLE STAMP IN TERMS OF COLOR, CENTERING, PERFORATIONS AND OVERALL FRESHNESS.
Our recently completed census of Scott 192, available at our website at http://siegelaucti ons.com/enc/census/192/192.htm, records a total of 25 copies of Scott 192. Of these, fourteen are reported to be sound. Of these fourteen, however, the centering of only one other compares favorably with the example offered here.
Census No. 192-UNC-02. With 1971 and 2005 P.F. certificates. (Image)
2c Black Brown, Special
Printing (193). Without gum as issued, deep rich color and proof-like
impression, beautifully centered with wide and well-balanced
marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE 1880 2-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING IN THE FINEST CONDITION ATTAINABLE.
Our recent review of records at the Philatelic Foundation found less than 50 certified examples of Scott 193.
With 1972 and 2005 P.F. certificates. (Image)
2c Black Brown, Special
Printing (193). Without gum as issued, incredibly dark shade on fresh
paperVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A RARE SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1880 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING.
Our recent review of records at the Philatelic Foundation found less than 50 certified examples of Scott 193, many of which are thinned or defective. This well-centered example is completely sound.
Ex Hetherington. With 1953, 1990 and 2003 P.F. certificates (Image)
7c Scarlet Vermilion, Special
Printing (196). Without gum as issued, brilliant color on bright paper,
choice centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A VIBRANT AND SUPERBLY CENTERED EXAMPLE OF THE 1880 7-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING.
Our recent review of records at the Philatelic Foundation found approximately 83 certified copies of Scott 196. The centering and quality of this stamp places it among the top ten ranked by condition.
With 1971 A.P.S. and 2005 P.F. certificates (Image)
12c Blackish Purple, Special
Printing (198). Without gum as issued, deep rich color, choice
centering with wide margins all around, negligible corner crease at top
rightEXTREMELY FINE APPEARANCE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 1880 12-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING.
Our recent review of records at the Philatelic Foundation found approximately 61certified copies of Scott 198.
Ex Lilly. With 1966 and 2005 P.F. certificates. (Image)
24c Dark Violet, Special
Printing (200). Without gum as issued, deep rich color on bright paper,
wide marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 1880 24-CENT AMERIOCAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING.
Our recent review of records at the Philatelic Foundation found approximately 66 certified copies of Scott 200.
With 1972 and 2005 P.F. certificates. (Image)
30c Greenish Black, Special
Printing (201). Without gum as issued, stitch watermark at right, ,
rich color on crisp paper, wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE 1880 30-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. RANKED BY CENTERING AND CONDITION, THIS STAMP PLACES AMONG THE TOP FIVE IN EXISTENCE.
Our recent review of records at the Philatelic Foundation found approximately 45 certified copies of Scott 201. Sound and centered examples are extremely rare.
Ex Frank B. Allen. With 1950 and 2005 P.F. certificates. (Image)
90c Dull Carmine, Special
Printing (202). Without gum as issued, brilliant color on bright paper,
unusually wide margins for this difficult issueEXTREMELY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE 1880 90-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST COPIES IN EXISTENCE.
Our recent review of records at the Philatelic Foundation found approximately 40 certified copies of Scott 202. Of these, many are strongly off-center, or have small faults. We believe this stamp to be one of the top six ranked by condition and centering.
With 1957 and 2005 P.F. certificates. (Image)