1894, 2¢ carmine lake, type I (Scott 249), o.g., very lightly hinged, huge margins and outstanding deep rich color, a gorgeous example of this terribly difficult stamp, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.F. certificate. Scott $150. Estimate value $150 – 200. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2015, Sale 672, Lot 2530 |
US$200.00 | |
1894, 2¢ carmine lake, type I (Scott 249), block of 4, o.g., lightly hinged (3 stamps never hinged), scarce block of the carmine lake shade; lower left stamp with natural gum crease, Very Good. Scott $1,500 for singles. Estimate $200 – 300. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2015, Sale 672, Lot 2531 |
US$190.00 | |
Scott #249, 2c Carmine lake, Ty. I, a visually striking mint example of this elusive Bureau issue stamp, possessing incredibly radiant color in a particularly deep shade, prooflike impression on crisp paper, marvelously well centered within lavishly large margins that are huge for the first Bureau issue, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine jumbo; 2014 PSAG certificate and 2015 PF certificate. Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 151, Lot 202 |
US$1,250.00 | |
1894, 2¢ carmine lake, type I (Scott 249), o.g., never hinged, pristine mint example of this terribly difficult stamp, with true deep carmine lake color, Fine, 2002 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $450. Estimate value $200 – 300. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2766 |
US$190.00 | |
2c Carmine Lake, Ty. I (Scott 249). Bottom imprint and plate no. 97 block of six, slightly disturbed original gum, rich color, Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 441 |
US$2,600.00 | |
2c Carmine Lake, Ty. I (249). Block of four, three stamps Mint N.H., top left stamp small glazed spot, intense shade and impression, superb centering and well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, a wonderful block of this scarce Bureau stamp, with 1997 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as singles Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 440 |
US$1,100.00 | |
1894, 2¢ carmine lake, type I. O.g., very lightly hinged, rich deep color, exceptional freshness, a Very Fine jumbo, with 2005 P.S.E. Graded certificate (VF 80J, SMQ price $165). Scott No. 249; $150. Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2247 |
US$130.00 | |
1894, 2¢ carmine lake, type I. Left margin plate number “1” single, o.g., very lightly hinged, fresh and bright color. wide margins, Very Fine and choice, ex Drucker, with 1982 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 249; $150. Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2740 |
US$170.00 | |
1894, 2¢ carmine lake, type I (Scott 249), o.g., lightly hinged, boardwalk margins and vibrant color, a very handsome high quality example of this often misidentified stamp, Very Fine, 2001 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $150. Estimate $150 – 200. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1508 |
US$180.00 | |
USA (Scott 249) 1894 WASHINGTON 2? CARMINE LAKE TYPE I, PLATE # STRIP Top margin horizontal strip of 3 with imprint & plate #13. MINT never hinged, fine. Cat value $1450. Regency-Superior, Nov 2014, Sale 108, Lot 493 |
US$180.00 | |
USA (Scott 249) 1894 WASHINGTON 2? CARMINE LAKE TYPE I (JUMBO) Super JUMBO stamp! OG, previously hinged, manuscript date written on back has been removed. Bright carmine lake shade, oversized balanced margins, superb! (1989 PF Cert #0208997) Cat price $150. Regency-Superior, Nov 2014, Sale 108, Lot 494 |
US$150.00 | |
2c Carmine Lake, Ty. I (Scott 249). Brilliant color, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, bold machine cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, the 2c shades are perhaps the most difficult issues to obtain in choice condition, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; unlisted in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ value $1,050.00 as 98), this is the highest grade awarded and only one other shares it Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3565 |
US$850.00 | |
2c Carmine Lake, Ty. I (Scott 249). Bottom imprint and plate no. 20 block of six, bottom stamps Mint N.H., top stamps original gum, h.r., intense color, fresh and Fine, scarce plate block Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3564 |
US$2,800.00 | |
Scott 249, 1894 2c Carmine lake,gigantic balanced margins, Extremely Fine, 2010 PF Certificate H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1280 |
US$150.00 | |
2c Carmine Lake, Ty. I (Scott 249). Mint N.H., deep rich color and bright paper, Very Fine, with 1992 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 381 |
US$350.00 | |