Sale 1376 — The Monterey Collection of Superb United States 19th and 20th Century Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 22 April, 2026
Category — 1879-88 American Bank Note Company Issues, 1890-93 Issue (Scott 185-229)
5c Blue (185). Original gum, barely hinged, precise centering with beautifully balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb lightly hinged stamp, with 2004 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF-Superb 95), only two grade higher (highest is 98) and three share this lofty grade
5c Blue (185). Choice centering with mammoth margins, deep rich color, clearly struck face-free Star and duplex datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, a massive stamp, ex Goldberg, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo), this is a case when numerical grading does not quite tell the story
15c Red Orange (189). Jumbo margins and choice centering, New York oval registry cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo), only six used stamps grade higher
30c Full Black (190). Choice centering, New York oval registry cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90)
90c Carmine (191). Wide margins and choice centering, fresh bright color, clear strike of Boston circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp and very desirable cancelled by a datestamp instead of the usual oval registry cancel, ex Drs. Dauer, with 2004 P.F. certificate
90c Carmine (191). Horizontal pair, deep rich color, neat strikes of Philadelphia oval registry cancels, Very Fine and choice, an attractive multiple, ex Hansen, 1984 P.F. certificate no longer accompanies
7c Scarlet Vermilion, Special Printing (196). Without gum as issued, vibrant color and well-centered
FRESH AND VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 1880 7-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING.
Our census of Scott 196 at siegelauctions.com/census/us/scott/196 contains 90 examples. This sound and fresh stamp is in the upper echelon.
Census no. 196-UNC-08. With 1967, 2003 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (F-VF 75). SCV $6,250.
6c Deep Brown Red (208a). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, choice centering and margins
EXTREMELY FINE. A VERY RARE SOUND AND CENTERED MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT 1882 LINCOLN ISSUE IN THE DEEP BROWN RED SHADE.
With 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90). This issue is exceedingly difficult to obtain in Mint N.H. condition with decent centering. Only nine are graded by P.S.E. and this XF 90 is equaled by only one other, and exceeded by only one other (at 95). SCV $1,900.
4c Blue Green (211). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, choice centering for this difficult issue
EXTREMELY FINE. A SCARCE AND DESIRABLE MINT NEVER-HINGED, CENTERED EXAMPLE OF THE 4-CENT 1883 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE.
With 1996, 2002 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90). Only two grade higher (at 95).
1c Ultramarine (212). Mint N.H. with top left corner sheet selvage, brilliant color on bright paper, massive Jumbo margins and choice centering
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED CORNER SHEET SELVAGE EXAMPLE OF SCOTT 212.
During this era of the classic period, the corners of sheets are often the locations where Jumbo stamps may be found. However, possessing two, three or even four Jumbo margins is no guarantee of a high grade — in fact, the wider the margins the more difficult it can be to find the near equal measurements which correspond to the highest grades. This Scott 212 achieves both Jumbo margin width and superb centering and is a wonderful condition rarity.
With 1991 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo). Only four grade higher.
4c Carmine (215). Original gum, faintly hinged, virtually perfectly centered, incredibly deep color on bright white paper, Extremely Fine Gem, the color of this stamp is breathtaking, with 1990 and 2008 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95)
5c Indigo (216). Mint N.H., stunning color nicely contrasted by bright paper, unusually choice centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90), only nine grade higher
30c Orange Brown (217). Jumbo margins, rich color, New York registry oval cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate, SCV $90
30c Orange Brown (217). Choice centering and margins, brilliant color, Philadelphia circular datestamp, fresh and Extremely Fine, ex Saadi, with 1983, 1990 and 2008 P.F. certificates
2c Carmine, Cap on Left "2" (220a). Mint N.H., exceptional centering with wide margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1890 ISSUE WITH CAP OVER THE LEFT "2".
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95). Only one grades higher (at 95J).
10c Green (226). Mint N.H., choice balanced margins, rich color, Extremely Fine, with 1996 P.F. certificate
90c Orange (229). Original gum, barest trace of hinging, brilliant color, choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 1999 P.F. certificate