Sale 1351 — The Vaquero Collection of Gem-Quality 19th and 20th Century United States Stamps

Sale Date — Thursday, 15 May, 2025

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Category — 1890-93 Issue (Scott 219-229)

Lot
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1014
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Sale 1351, Lot 1014, 1890-93 Issue (Scott 219-229)

8c Lilac (225). Mint N.H., rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, gorgeous centering with Jumbo margins

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 8-CENT SMALL BANK NOTE ISSUE WITH MASSIVE MARGINS.

Ex Whitman. With 1988 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo). Only six grade higher (three each at 98 and 98J) and only five others share this desirable grade.

200
1,600