Sale 1388 — The Boardwalk Collection of Outstanding United States Stamps–Part One–19th Century Issues
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 23-24 September, 2026
Category — 1890-93 Issue (Scott 219-229)
1c Dull Blue (219). Mint N.H., outstanding centering with balanced margins, fresh and bright, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), only six grade higher and eight share this grade
2c Carmine, Cap on Both "2"'s (220c). Original gum, brilliant color, Jumbo margins and choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (OG, XF 90 Jumbo), this is the highest grade awarded to an unused Scott 220c in any gum category and it is shared by no others, the highest Mint N.H. grade is XF 90 (one example), Scott value $650
5c Chocolate (223). Mint N.H., outstanding centering on bright white paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1994 P.F. certificate as Yellow Brown shade, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate as the normal Chocolate (XF-Superb 95), only eleven grade higher
90c Orange (229). Mint N.H., natural inclusion below Perry's chin, two slightly short perfs at top left, appears Very Fine, with 1975 P.F. certificate mentioning only the inclusion
90c Orange (229). Original gum, barely hinged and in fact called Mint N.H. on one accompanying certificate, bright color and choice centering, Extremely Fine, ex Minervino, with 1997 and 2009 P.F. certificates (the former stating Mint N.H.), with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90)
1c-90c 1890 Issue, Imperforate (219P5-229P5; formerly 219a-229a). Horizontal pairs, includes four 2c pairs in a range of shades, all but a 2c Lake with full original gum, full to large margins throughout and fresh colors, a few low values with minor thin spots or gum creases
VERY FINE APPEARING COMPLETE SET OF IMPERFORATE PAIRS OF THE 1890-93 SMALL BANK NOTE ISSUE.
From our 1993 Rarities sale.
90c Orange, Imperforate (229P5; formerly 229a). Horizontal pair, original gum, full to large margins, Very Fine, with 1986 P.F. certificate