Sale 1384 — 2026 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Tuesday, 23 June, 2026
Category — Postmasters' Provisionals thru 1875 Reprint of 1857-60 Issue
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90c Deep Blue, Reprint (47). Without gum as issued, deep rich color on bright paper, wide margins and choice centering
EXTREMELY FINE. AN EXCEPTIONAL EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1860 REPRINT.
The Continental Bank Note Company reprinted the 90c stamp from the original plate of 200 subjects. 10,000 were printed (50 impressions). Only 454 were sold; the remaining 9,546 were destroyed on July 23, 1884.
With 2026 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90). Only two grade higher (at 95) and five others share this grade.
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5,000