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$2.00 Carmine & Black (Scott 547). Mint N.H. centerline block of four, outstanding margins and centering throughout, Extremely Fine, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, blocks unpriced in SMQ) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 4001 |
US$1,150.00 |
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1920, $2 carmine & black (547), o.g., never hinged, fabulous color and impression, a pristine mint stamp in Post Office condition, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $280. Estimate value $150 – 200. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3665 |
US$100.00 |
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1920, $2 “cherry red” & black (547 var.), o.g., never hinged, impressive example of this extremely difficult and rarely offered color variety, Very Fine. Scott $280 for normal shade. Estimate value $200 – 300. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3664 |
US$250.00 |
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1920, $2 carmine & black (547), top plate block of 8, o.g., lightly hinged, particularly choice well centered example with robust color and detailed impression, a marvelous top quality showpiece, Very Fine, 1994 P.F. certificate. Scott $6,000. Estimate value $3,000 – 4,000. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3667 |
US$3,000.00 |
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1920, $2 carmine & black (547), centerline block of 4, o.g., previously hinged, nicely centered multiple with bold color and sharp impression, Very Fine. Scott $800. Estimate price $400 – 600. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3666 |
US$325.00 |
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Scott #547, $2.00 Carmine and black, mint block of four with horizontal guide line, rich vibrant colors, well centered, o.g., n.h., small pencil number on the gum of the bottom right stamp, very fine; catalog value is for four n.h. singles. Spink Shreves Galleries, Aug 2013, Sale 144, Lot 284 |
US$425.00 |
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$2.00 Carmine & Black (Scott 547). Mint N.H., gorgeous rich colors, almost mathematically perfect centering with wide margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $2.00 CARMINE AND BLACK, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ value $2,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded and only five others share it. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 637 |
US$2,000.00 |
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United States 1910-30 Issues 1920 $2 carmine and black, n.h., nicely centered with large margins, fresh color, with graded “XF-S 95” 2006 PFC (SMQ $875) Cherrystone Auctions, Jul 2013, Sale 201307, Lot 140 |
US$800.00 |
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Scott 547, 1920 $2 Carmine & black, ,brilliant color and impression, unusually well centered, NH, ,2013 PSE Graded XF-Superb 95 Certificate (SMQ $875) H.R. Harmer, Jun 2013, Sale 3003, Lot 1393 |
US$525.00 |
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1920, $2 carmine & black (Scott 547), o.g., never hinged, immaculate mint example with strong rich color and clear impression, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $280. Estimate value $150 – 200. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2013, Sale 636, Lot 420 |
US$110.00 |
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1920, $2 carmine & black (Scott 547), o.g., never hinged, large margins and gorgeous rich shade, almost Very Fine. Scott $280. Estimate value $150 – 200. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2013, Sale 636, Lot 419 |
US$130.00 |
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1920, $2 carmine & black (Scott 547), bottom margin single with part arrow, o.g., never hinged, very impressive stamp with vibrant rich shade, a beauty, Very Fine. Scott $280. Estimate $200 – 300. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2013, Sale 636, Lot 418 |
US$110.00 |
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$5.00 Lake & Black (Scott 547a). Mint N.H. with Black plate no. 8179 at top, intense color with a hint of oxidation, Extremely Fine example of this shade variety, with 1992 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90, SMQ price $710.00) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1958 |
US$700.00 |
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$2.00 Carmine & Black (Scott 547). Top plate nos. 8179/8177 and arrow block of eight, lightly hinged, rich colors, few natural gum bends, two staple holes in selvage as usual, Fine-Very Fine, scarce and attractive plate block Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1957 |
US$1,400.00 |
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$2.00 Carmine & Black (547). Block of four, bottom stamps Mint N.H., top stamps lightly hinged, deep rich colors and detailed impressions, Very Fine, bottom right stamp small backstamp, Scott Retail as singles Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1956 |
US$550.00 |