Sale 1391 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 13-15 October, 2026
Category — 1890-93 Issue (Scott 219-229)
1c-30c 1890 Issue, Mint Balance (219/228). Eight stamps, all except for one are Mint N.H., including Nos. 219, 219D, 220-221, 223-225 and 228 (lightly hinged), all are well-centered and with fresh colors, No. 219D with gum creases and Fine, the rest are Very Fine or better, No. 224 with 1997 P.F. certificate
2c Carmine, Cap on Left "2" (220a). Mint N.H., vibrant color, well-centered, Very Fine and choice, with 1993 P.F. certificate for a block of four (top right stamp)
2c Carmine, Cap on Both "2"'s (220c). Original gum, lightly hinged, bright color, fresh and Very Fine, with 2004 P.F. certificate
4c Dark Brown (222). Mint N.H., rich color, outstanding centering with beautifully balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2001 P.F. certificate
8c Lilac, Imperforate (225P5; formerly 225a). Horizontal pair, original gum, lightly hinged, large margins all around, Extremely Fine, ex Klein, with 1988 P.F. certificate as No. 225a
10c Green (226). Mint N.H., brilliant color, attractive centering, Very Fine and choice, with 1991 P.F. certificate
15c Indigo (227). Mint N.H., wide margins and choice centering, deep rich color, Extremely Fine, with 1984 P.F. certificate
30c Black, Imperforate (228P5; formerly 228a). Horizontal pair, original gum, single hinge mark, large and even margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1987 P.F. certificate
90c Orange (229). Original gum, barely hinged, vivid color, balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 1987 and 1997 P.F. certificates
90c Orange, Imperforate (229P5; formerly 229a). Horizontal pair with left sheet margin, original gum, lightly hinged, large margins other sides, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.F. certificate as No. 229Pa (XF-Superb 95)