Lot 2857 o
1879, 90¢ carmine, A.B.N.C. printing, near perfect centering, detailed impression with bright "popsicle" red color, light strike of purple target cancel, an Extremely Fine gem, ex-Jennings, Renne & V. Morris; with 1994 P.F. & 2017 P.S.E. certificates, latter Graded (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $3,500).Scott No. 191 $420.
A GORGEOUS GEM EXAMPLE WITH THIS COLOR CANCELLATION - ONLY THREE EXAMPLES HAVE BEEN GRADED HIGHER BY THE P.S.E., HOWEVER IT IS DOUBTFUL THAT ANY POSSES THE EYE APPEAL OF THE STAMP PRESENTED HERE.
After quick online search of our records and the Siegel site, we find only two examples in this desirable grade, with none higher. Both of these stamps have a heavy oval Boston cancel.
Realized: $11,500