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1920, $2 carmine & black (Scott 547), neatly struck black cancellation, large margins and scintillating rich colors, a striking showpiece that is extremely scarce and undervalued when found with such wonderful qualities, Extremely Fine to Superb, 2013 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP-95, 1 of only 5 examples attaining this impressive grade, and is currently the highest graded example, according to PSE’s population report. SMQ $185 in grade of XF-Sup-95. Scott $40. Estimate value $150 – 200. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 744 |
US$200.00 |
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Scott 547, 1920 $2 Carmine & black, bright and fresh, NH, 2007 PSE graded VF 80 certificate (SMQ value $270) H.R. Harmer, May 2014, Sale 3005, Lot 1314 |
US$220.00 |
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** $2 carmine & black (Scott 547), top margin double plate number and arrow block of eight, well centered, rich color, crisp and intact, usual light natural gum bends, original gum, never hinged, Very Fine (photo). $6,000 A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THIS SCARCE HIGH VALUE PLATE BLOCK, RARELY SEEN NEVER HINGED AND WITHOUT DISTRACTIONS. Expertization: 1996 P.F. Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 662 |
US$2,500.00 |
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$2.00 Carmine & Black (Scott 547). Mint N.H., extra wide margins, Very Fine and choice Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2014, Sale 1068, Lot 314 |
US$250.00 |
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1920, $2 carmine & black (Scott 547), o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), impressive example with detailed impression, a beauty, Very Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $130. Estimate price $100 – 150. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2014, Sale 648, Lot 2199 |
US$120.00 |
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$2.00 Carmine & Black (Scott 547). Top plate nos. 8179/8177 and arrow block of eight, h.r. in the selvage, rich colors, well-centered, Very Fine and choice Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1609 |
US$2,300.00 |
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Scott #547, $2.00 Carmine and black, a desirable mint single that is exceptionally well centered amid large balanced margins, strong rich colors on fresh paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; actually seldom seen in this outstanding condition; 2013 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ value $875.00). Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 146, Lot 447 |
US$550.00 |
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o U.S.; General Issues, 1920, $2 Carmine & Black, Vignette Shift, Scott #547. Used pair with dramatic shift up, few short perfs upper left, unusual, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Rarely seen for this issue. Estimate value $100-150. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 100, Lot 608 |
US$374.00 |
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United States 1910-30 Issues 1920 $2 carmine and black, center-line block of four, n.h., few natural gum bends, fine-v.f. Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2014, Sale 201401, Lot 26 |
US$325.00 |
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$2.00 Lake & Black (Scott 547a). Mint N.H., deep rich colors and proof-like impressions on bright paper, choice centering with unusually wide margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1920 $2.00 FRANKLIN ISSUE IN THE LAKE AND BLACK SHADE. THIS WONDERFUL STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E. Ex Killien and Scarsdale. With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ price $1,850.00 as 95, $3,900.00 as 98). Only one has graded higher (at 98) and this is the only example to achieve this grade Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 736 |
US$2,300.00 |
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$2.00 Carmine & Black (Scott 547). Mint N.H., outstanding centering with wide margins, rich colors, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Senchuk, with 1984 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ price $875.00) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 735 |
US$450.00 |
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$2.00 Carmine & Black (Scott 547). Mint N.H., intense colors, fresh and Very Fine, with 2000 P.S.E. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3999 |
US$225.00 |
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$2.00 Carmine & Black (Scott 547). Mint N.H., intense color and choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2002 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificateS (XF 90; SMQ value $500.00) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3997 |
US$400.00 |
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$2.00 Carmine & Black (Scott 547). Mint N.H., deep rich colors, choice centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3998 |
US$300.00 |
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$2.00 Carmine & Black (Scott 547). Lightly hinged, outstanding Jumbo margins and choice centering, deep rich color, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95J; SMQ price $350.00 as 95, $550.00 as 98) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 4000 |
US$250.00 |