Sale 1388 — The Boardwalk Collection of Outstanding United States Stamps–Part One–19th Century Issues
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 23-24 September, 2026
Category — 1875 Reprint of 1857-60 Issue Including set of Imperforates
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1167
90c Deep Blue, Reprint (47). Without gum as issued, deep shade and detailed impression, choice centering with balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE 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, by order of the Postmaster General. Few surviving copies exist with superior centering.
With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85).
5,000
3,250