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2c Carmine, Cap on Both “2”‘s (Scott 220c). Original gum, lightly hinged, exceptionally well-centered, vivid color, Very Fine and choice, with photocopy of 2009 P.S.E. certificate for block Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5652 |
US$650.00 |
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2c Carmine, Cap on Both “2”‘s (Scott 220c). Gorgeous centering and color with unusually wide margins, neat strike of duplex cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ price $455.00), only two have graded higher to date Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5653 |
US$275.00 |
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1890, 2¢ carmine, cap on left “2” variety (220a), choice centering with perfectly balanced margins, luminous color and post office fresh, never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine and choice. Scott value $400 Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 333, Lot 3614 |
US$375.00 |
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1890, 2¢ carmine, cap on left “2” variety (220a), nearly perfectly centered with large margins, brilliant color and immaculate, never hinged original gum; o.g., never hinged, fresh and choice Very Fine. SMQ $650. Scott $400 Expertization: 1993 PF (photocopy) and 2007 PSE Certificates, the latter graded VF-XF 85. Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 333, Lot 3615 |
US$525.00 |
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1890, 2¢ carmine (220), nearly perfectly centered with uncommonly large, beautifully balanced margins, brilliant color and pristine, never hinged original gum, post office fresh and Extremely Fine. Scott price $70 Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 333, Lot 3612 |
US$60.00 |
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1890, 2¢ dark carmine (220 var.), nearly perfectly centered and especially “tall” with deep, vibrant color and flawless, never hinged original gum; fresh and choice, Extremely Fine. Scott value $70 Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 333, Lot 3613 |
US$130.00 |
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1890, 2¢ carmine (220), a choice top sheet margin single that is perfectly centered with large, beautifully balanced margins, truly vibrant color and pristine, never hinged original gum; a post office fresh, Extremely Fine gem. SMQ price $725. Scott $70 Expertization: 2007 PSE Certificate graded XF-Sup 95. Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 333, Lot 3611 |
US$450.00 |
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1890, 2¢ carmine (220), top margin single, perfectly centered within true jumbo margins, bright fresh color and paper, spotless never hinged original gum, Superb. SMQ price $2,350 for a normal 98. Scott $70 AN INCOMPARABLE MINT JUMBO SINGLE IN THE HIGHEST QUALITY OBTAINABLE, BEING THE HIGHEST GRADED BY THE PSE TO DATE WITH ONLY ONE OTHER AT THIS GRADE. Expertization: 2002 PF for block from where this originated and 2007 PSE Certificates, the latter graded Superb 98J. Provenance: “Westchester”. The 2¢ Small Bank Note is not a rare stamp, in fact over 6 billion were printed. Yet we have never seen another that begins to approach this startling jumbo in the magnitude of its proportions, and still exhibiting impeccable never hinged original gum. Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 332, Lot 2038 |
US$3,250.00 |
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1890, 2¢ carmine, cap on both “2’s” variety (220c), beautifully centered, warm rich color, fresh full original gum with completely imperceptible hinging, an Extremely Fine gem. SMQ value $1,050. Scott $625 A VERY SCARCE VARIETY AND WITH THIS CENTERING, A CONDITION RARITY; THERE ARE ONLY 5 GRADED 90, ONE IS NEVER HINGED, ONE IS A “J”; THERE ARE NONE GRADED HIGHER. Expertization: 2010 PSE Certificate graded 90. Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 331, Lot 563 |
US$1,200.00 |
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2c Carmine, Cap on Both “2”‘s (220c). Unused (no gum), wide margins and perfectly centered, bright color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as with original gum Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2010, Sale 992, Lot 2276 |
US$650.00 |
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2c Carmine (Scott 220). Mint N.H., nearly perfect centering, bright color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1988 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $725.00) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2010, Sale 992, Lot 2275 |
US$350.00 |
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2c Carmine, Cap on Left “2” (Scott 220a). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression on bright paper, unusually choice centering with wide and balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1890 ISSUE WITH CAP OVER THE LEFT “2”. With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ price $3,650.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date (six others share this grade). As an example of how rare this is in higher grades, the SMQ does not even bother to price this as a 98. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2010, Sale 989, Lot 157 |
US$2,400.00 |
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2c Carmine, Cap on Left “2” (Scott 220a). Mint N.H., deep rich color, perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS SUPERB STAMP IS ONE OF THE FINEST MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLES OF THE 2-CENT 1890 ISSUE WITH CAP ON THE LEFT “2” IN EXISTENCE. With 2003 and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $3,650.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date and only six others share this grade. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2010, Sale 989, Lot 158 |
US$2,200.00 |
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2c Carmine, Cap on Left “2” (Scott 220a). Original gum, barest trace of hinging, appears Mint N.H., bright color and precisely centered, reperfed at right, Extremely Fine appearance, with 2001 P.F. certificate that does not mention the reperfing Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2010, Sale 984, Lot 520 |
US$150.00 |
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2c Carmine, Cap on Both “2”‘s (Scott 220c). Original gum, lightly hinged, beautifully balanced margins, Very Fine and choice, with 2003 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2010, Sale 984, Lot 521 |
US$500.00 |