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1894, 2¢ carmine, type II (Scott 251), quite attractive example of this extremely elusive never hinged stamp, a lovely stamp with bright vivid color, conservatively graded by PSE at F-VF-75, as most delearsd would have no qualms calling this stamp a solid “Very Fine” grade, o.g., never hinged, Fine to Very Fine, 2008 P.S.E. certificate graded F-VF-75, 1 of only 2 examples attaining this grade according to PSE’s population report, with only 13 others grading higher. SMQ $550. Scott $1,100. Estimate $500 – 750. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1162 |
US$550.00 |
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2c Carmine, Ty. II (Scott 251). Radiant color towards the Scarlet sub-shade, beautiful centering with wide and balanced margins, face-free cancel at upper right, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ price $370.00), this is the highest grade awarded to date and the only example to achieve this grade Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1027, Lot 133 |
US$550.00 |
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1894, 2¢ carmine, type II (251), left margin plate no. single, well centered and remarkably fresh with truly vibrant color and immaculate, never hinged original gum, Very Fine. Scott $975 Expertization: 2004 PSE Certificate graded VF 80. Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 346, Lot 754 |
US$600.00 |
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1894, 2¢ carmine, type II (Scott 251), left margin part imprint single, o.g., hinged, extraordinary centering and wide margins, rarely found on this tough type II stamp, brilliant fresh color, Extremely Fine. Scott $375. Estimate value $250 – 350. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 948 |
US$190.00 |
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1894, 2¢ carmine, type II (Scott 251), top margin plate number single, o.g., never hinged, truly remarkable example with magnifient deep color and razor sharp impression, a most impressive top quality stamp in immaculate mint condition, Very Fine. Scott $1,100. Estimate $750 – 1,000. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 947 |
US$800.00 |
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1894, 2¢ carmine, type II (Scott 251), desirable top margin part imprint single, pristine example with bright vivid color, a very elusive stamp especially in pristine mint condition, o.g., never hinged, Fine to Very Fine, 2005 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $1,100. Estimate $500 – 750. (Image 1) Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1575 |
US$550.00 |
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1894, 2¢ carmine, type II (Scott 251), bright color, o.g., never hinged; tiny inclusion, Fine to Very Fine, scarce and undervalued, 2004 APS certificate. Scott $975. Estimate price $200 – 300. (Image 1) Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1576 |
US$190.00 |
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2c Carmine, Ty. II (Scott 251). Mint N.H., brilliant color, balanced margins, Very Fine and choice, a difficult stamp to find centered in Mint N.H. condition, with 2002 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 579 |
US$750.00 |
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2c Carmine, Ty. II (Scott 251). Original gum, lightly hinged, vibrant color on bright paper, choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90, SMQ price $580.00) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 580 |
US$600.00 |
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1894, 2¢ carmine, type II (Scott 251), plate number and imprint strip of 3, o.g., never hinged, incredibly fresh example in pristine mint condition, as fresh as the day it was issued, beautiful wide top selvage, premium top margin position piece, Fine. Scott $3,500 Estimate $500 – 750. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2012, Sale 628, Lot 378 |
US$425.00 |
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2c Carmine, Ty. II (Scott 251). Mint N.H., gorgeous color, balanced margins on crisp paper, Extremely Fine, an exceedingly difficult stamp to find centered in Mint N.H. condition, with 1991 P.F. (for block) and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85, SMQ $1,700.00), only four Mint N.H. examples have graded higher to date (highest is 95) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2011, Sale 1017, Lot 644 |
US$1,200.00 |
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2c Carmine, Ty. II (Scott 251). Mint N.H. with wide top plate no. selvage, bright color on fresh paper, Very Fine and choice, with copy of 1992 P.F. certificate for strip Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1579 |
US$425.00 |
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2c Scarlet, Ty. II (251). Block of four, original gum, bottom pair Mint N.H., top faintly hinged if at all, attractively centered with very pleasing bright pastel color, bottom left stamp natural inclusion, otherwise Very Fine block, with 2011 P.F. certificate, Scott retail as two Mint N.H. and two hinged singles Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1581 |
US$1,100.00 |
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2c Carmine, Ty. II (Scott 251). Mint N.H., brilliant color, balanced margins, Very Fine and choice, a difficult stamp to find centered in Mint N.H. condition, with 2002 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1580 |
US$1,200.00 |
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2c Carmine, Ty. II (Scott 251). Mint N.H., bright color, well-proportioned margins, natural small gum bend and skip, fresh and Very Fine, with 1990 P.S.E. certificate for imprint block of four Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1013, Lot 317 |
US$500.00 |