1888, 90¢ Purple, o.g., very lightly hinged, well centered with large margins all around, rich color and proof-like impression, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2004 and 2013 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90 XQ, SSV $1,750 for 90). Scott No. 218  $900. A BEAUTIFUL LARGE-MARGIN EXAMPLE OF THE 1888 90¢ AMERICAN BANK NOTE ISSUE. $0 (Image)

1888, 90¢ Purple, wonderful Post Office fresh original gum which shows the barest trace of hinging, perfectly centered with deep, rich color on bright fresh paper, an Extremely Fine gem; with 1990 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 218  $900. A REMARKABLY CHOICE MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 1888 90¢ PURPLE BANK NOTE ISSUE. $0 (Image)

1888, 90¢ Purple, left margin block of 4, o.g., lightly hinged at top, never hinged at bottom, bold color on bright fresh paper, wide margins, Very Fine; with 2010 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 218  $7,300 for singles. A RARE MINT MULTIPLE OF THE 1888, 90¢ AMERICAN BANK NOTE ISSUE. $0 (Image)

1888, 90¢ Purple, block of 4, light New York registry oval cancels, well centered particularly the top pair, strong color, Very Fine and choice, a lovely used multiple; with 2014 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 218  $1,400. $0 (Image)