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)
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.
