Sale 1388 — The Boardwalk Collection of Outstanding United States Stamps–Part One–19th Century Issues

Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 23-24 September, 2026

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Category — 1881-82 American Bank Note Company Issue (Scott 206-218)

Lot
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1445
og
Sale 1388, Lot 1445, 1881-82 American Bank Note Company Issue (Scott 206-218)

90c Purple (218). Original gum, lightly hinged, near perfect centering, deep rich color

EXTREMELY FINE GEM LIGHTLY HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1888 90-CENT PURPLE, SCOTT 218, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.

With 1987 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF-Superb 95). Only five grade higher (all at 98). For Mint N.H., none grade higher and one equals this grade.

850
1,600