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2c Brown (Scott 113). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color and proof-like impression, wide and balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE. With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $2,800.00). Only three have graded higher (highest is 98) and only three others share this grade. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1655 |
US$2,050.00 |
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2c Brown, Plate Proof on India (113P3). Right margin block of 18, large margins other sides, trace of arrow at bottom right, rich color, one small translucency and 4mm scissors-cut at bottom, Very Fine and impressive multiple, Scott Retail as three blocks and six singles Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1124 |
US$450.00 |
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2c Brown (Scott 113). Jumbo margins and almost mathematically perfect centering, fresh color on bright paper, cork cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT USED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1869 ISSUE GRADED SUBERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED. With 1991 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $2,000.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded and only one other shares this grade. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 122 |
US$1,100.00 |
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2c Brown (Scott 113). Mint N.H., brilliant color, fresh and Fine, scarce in Mint N.H. condition, with 2007 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1033, Lot 4058 |
US$425.00 |
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2c Dark Brown (113 var). Deep rich color in the Dark Brown shade, precise centering, cork cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1990, 2003 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $750.00) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3182 |
US$450.00 |
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2c Brown (Scott 113). Bright shade, detailed impression, wide and balanced margins, cork cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2001 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $750.00) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3181 |
US$500.00 |
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2c Brown (Scott 113). Intense shade and detailed impression, choice centering with wide and balanced margins, neat strike of rosette cancel at left leaves design clearly visible, fresh and Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, the 2c is difficult to obtain in such choice condition, with 1996 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1027, Lot 2 |
US$500.00 |
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1869, 2¢ brown (113), mathematically centered with perfectly balanced margins, rich color and lightly hinged original gum; fresh and Extremely Fine to Superb. Scott $600 A STUNNING GEM, SUITABLE FOR THE FINEST POSSIBLE ORIGINAL GUM SET OF 1869 PICTORIALS. Expertization: 2000 PF Certificate. Surprisingly, given its relatively modest catalogue value, the 2¢ 1869 is virtually impossible to locate with this precise centering and in this immaculate state of preservation. Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 146 |
US$1,450.00 |
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1869, 2¢ brown (Scott 113), without gum, wonderful well margined example with extremely intense color, a premium quality stamp with lots of eye appeal, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2012 Weiss certificate. Scott $210. Estimate $150 – 200. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 808 |
US$100.00 |
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Scott #113, 2c Brown, a most impressive mint single, with excellent centering amid uncommonly large margins, rich fresh color, o.g., relatively lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2006 PF certificate. Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2012, Sale 140, Lot 139 |
US$650.00 |
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1869, 2¢ brown (Scott 113), pristine condition, select example, o.g., lightly hinged, Extremely Fine, 1999 PSE and 2005 PF Certs. Scott $600. Estimate price $500 – 750. (Image 1) Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1323 |
US$450.00 |
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1869, 2¢ brown (Scott 113), attractuve top sheet margin single with part imprint, Post Office fresh and choice example with particularly strong color and clear impression, as fresh as the day it was issued, o.g., never hinged, Fine, 2004 P.F. certificate. Scott $600 for hinged. Estimate $300 – 400. (Image 1) Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1325 |
US$275.00 |
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1869, 2¢ brown (Scott 113), deep rich shade, fresh and bright, o.g., previously hinged, Very Fine. Scott $600. Estimate price $300 – 400. (Image 1) Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1326 |
US$325.00 |
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1869, 2¢ brown (Scott 113), bright shade, o.g., previously hinged, Very Fine, 2005 PF certificate. Scott $600. Estimate $250 – 350. (Image 1) Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1327 |
US$160.00 |
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1869, 2¢ brown (Scott 113), geometric cancel, nicely centered with balanced margins and full perfs, select stamp, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2011 PF graded cert (VF-XF 85). Scott $90. Estimate $75 – 100. (Image 1) Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1328 |
US$90.00 |