Price of US Stamps Scott 220: 1890 2c George Washington Bank Note Company. Page 1

1890, 2¢ carmine (Scott 220), o.g., lightly hinged, boardwalk margins and impressive rich color, one of the most pleasing examples obtainable, Extremely Fine to Superb, 2002 P.F. certificate as the scarcer “carmine lake” shade, and 2015 P.S.E. certificate describing the color as the normal “carmine” shade but slightly oxidized. Scott $20. Estimate price $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2702

1890, 2¢ carmine, cap on left “2” variety (Scott 220a), block of 4, neat black cancellation, excellent multiple of this issue, completely sound and attractive, Fine to Very Fine, 2015 P.F. certificate. Scott $150. Estimate $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2703

2c Carmine, Cap on Left “2” (220a). Mint N.H. bottom imprint, plate no. 235 and letter “T T” block of twelve, each stamp shows the variety, intense color and impression, intact perfs at top, numerous intact perf discs VERY FINE-EXTREMELY FINE. A RARE AND DESIRABLE MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF THE 1890 2-CENT CARMINE, WITH EACH STAMP SHOWING CAP ON THE LEFT “2”. The Scott Catalogue does not list the Cap on “2” plate variety in plate block form. Scott Retail as singles.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 386

2c Carmine (Scott 220). Mint N.H., precise centering, vibrant color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $650.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2015, Sale 1092, Lot 1161

1890, 2¢ carmine (Scott 220), o.g., never hinged, awesome GEM quality example, perfectly centered with gorgeous large margins, and with deep prooflike color, a sterling example for the finest collection, Superb. Scott $60. Estimate $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1439

Scott #220c, 2c Carmine, cap on both “2’s” variety, quite well centered, strong rich color in a deep shade, o.g., light h.r. and trivial thin speck, otherwise very fine; a rather scarce plate variety in mint condition.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2015, Sale 150, Lot 113

1890, 2¢ carmine (Scott 220), o.g., never hinged, exceptionally well centered with dynamite color and impression, Extremely Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-90 (1 of 10 at this grade, with 21 others grading higher). SMQ $225 in the grade of XF-90. Scott $60. Estimate $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2014, Sale 661, Lot 191

2c Carmine (220). Mint N.H. bottom imprint, plate no. 309 and “II 1” block of twelve, vivid color on bright paper, fresh and Fine-Very Fine, ex Weil, Scott Retail as hinged plate block

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3501

2c Carmine (Scott 220). Perfectly centered with enormous margins all around, brilliant color, bold strike of grid cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a spectacular used example of this issue, ex Tahoe and Kirke, with 2003 P.F. and P.S.E. certificates, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced above the grade of 98, SMQ $300.00 as 98), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only two others

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3502

1890, 2¢ carmine (Scott 220), o.g., never hinged, awesome GEM quality example, perfectly centered with gorgeous large margins, and with deep prooflike color, a sterling example for the finest collection, Superb. Scott $60. Estimate $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2195

U.S. General Issues, 1890, 2¢ on Stagecoach Advertising Cover, Scott #220, mailed from Saxtons River, VT on Feb 19 1894, illustrated for B. M. Walker, Prop’r, Saxton’s River Stage & Express Route, to Hon. John Barrett, Portland, OR, re-directed to Senator J.H. Mitchell, Washington, DC, Portland Feb 21 and Washington, DC Mar 2 cancels on reverse, small cover fault lower right, otherwise Fine. Estimate $200-300.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2014, Sale 102, Lot 1821

1890, 2¢ carmine (Scott 220), o.g., never hinged, brilliant fresh and pleasing example with sharp impression, Extremely Fine. Scott $60. Estimate value $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 653, Lot 2152

1890, 2¢ carmine, cap on left “2” variety (Scott 220a), o.g., never hinged, remarkably well centered example of this undervalued stamp, with glorious rich color, scarce like this, Extremely Fine, 2012 P.F. certificate. Scott $400. Estimate $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 327

1890, 2¢ carmine (Scott 220), o.g., never hinged, post office fresh and perfectly centered with large balanced margins and blazing color, Extremely Fine to Superb. Scott $60. Estimate price $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 326

220c, 1890 2c Carmine, Cap on both “2”s variety, strip of three, o.g., fresh and Fine, a scarce multiple (Scott value $1,875 as singles)

H.R. Harmer, May 2014, Sale 3005, Lot 1155