1890, 90¢ orange. In combination with 1895, 3¢ purple + 1897, 1¢ deep green (268+279) on registered cover to St. John's, Newfoundland, all tied by "Hoboken, N.J., Dec 2, 1902" cds's, purple "Registered, Hoboken, N.J., Dec 2, 1902" straight line date stamp and N.Y. registry etiquette applied over 1¢ & 3¢ stamps, reverse with N.Y. and Boston transit and receiving date stamps and die cut patriotic label over flap, Very Fine and choice, unpriced in Scott for on cover, with 1993 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 229; Estimate $10,000 - 15,000.
AN EXTREMELY RARE USAGE OF THE 1890 90¢ SMALL BANKNOTE ISSUE USED ON A NORMAL SIZE COVER. Est. $10,000-15,000 (Image)
Est. $10,000-15,000
Opening US$ 7,250.00
Sold...US$ 7,250.00
Closed..Mar-21-2017, 15:03:17 EST
Sold For 7250
Sale No: 72
Lot No:261
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Cat No:223
1890, 5¢ chocolate. O.g., never hinged, precision centering, amid huge evenly balanced margins, fresh with rich color and crisp impression, a Superb jumbo, without question one of the finest mint examples extant, with 1986, 1993 and 2003 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 223; $200.
A REMARKABLE LARGE MARGIN EXAMPLE OF THE 1890 5¢ SMALL BUREAU ISSUE IN NEVER HINGED CONDITION. Scott $200 (Image)