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2c Carmine, Ty. I (Scott 265). Jumbo almost mathematically balanced margins, bright color and paper, neat machine cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ value $800.00 as 98, unpriced in higher grades), this is one of only two used examples at this lofty grade with none higher, the other ex Kirke Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 1107, Lot 354 |
US$1,600.00 |
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1895, 2¢ carmine, type I (Scott 265), o.g., never hinged, exquisite top quality example with prooflike color, a most impressive stamp, Extremely Fine, 1996 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $82. Estimate price $150 – 200. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1533 |
US$350.00 |
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United States 1894-95 Bureau Issues 1895 2c carmine, type II, vertical plate no. strip of eight, fairly well centered, bright color, n.h., fine-v.f. (catalogue value for singles) Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 201501, Lot 164 |
US$240.00 |
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2c Carmine, Ty. I (265). Bright color, tied by “New York N.Y. May 2 5-PM 1895” machine cancel on First Day cover to local address, Lawyer’s Mortgage Insurance Co. return address, stamp lifted to verify watermark VERY FINE. THIS IS THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE DAY OF USE OF THE NEW WATERMARKED ISSUE. A postal document specified that the new watermarked stamps would be released to the public on May 2, 1895. This is the only recorded use of Scott 265 on this day. Ex Berkun. With 1979 P.F. and 2005 A.P.S. certificates Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3591 |
US$1,000.00 |
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1895, 2¢ carmine, type I (Scott 265), o.g., never hinged, gorgeous large margined example of this tough stamp, with vibrant rich color, Extremely Fine. Scott $82. Estimate $150 – 200. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 653, Lot 2180 |
US$80.00 |
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o 2¢ carmine, type I (Scott 265), perfectly centered, pristine color and paper, neat machine cancel, a Superb gem, the only one at this grade and only one higher (98J). SMQ value $800 (photo). $3 Expertization: 2009 P.S.E. Certificate graded Superb 98. Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 394 |
US$675.00 |
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1895, 2¢ carmine, type I (Scott 265), o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), terrific example with bold color, in pristine mint condition, Very Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate & 2000 P.F. certificate. Scott $28. Estimate price $100 – 150. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2014, Sale 648, Lot 2114 |
US$90.00 |
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2c Carmine, Ty. I (Scott 265). Mint N.H. with top plate no. 80 selvage which is slightly reduced, wide margins and well-centered, Extremely Fine, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $235.00 as 90, $950.00 as 95) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3758 |
US$225.00 |
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1895, 2¢ carmine, type I (265), right plate number and imprint strip of 3, o.g., never hinged, wonderful well centered multiple, beautiful rich shade; small imperfections, otherwise Very Fine, 2012 PF certificate. Scott $275. Estimate price $200 – 300. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3357 |
US$110.00 |
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1895, 2¢ carmine, type I (Scott 265), o.g., never hinged, extraordinary high quality example with huge margins rarely seen on this normally tight margined issue, Extremely Fine. Scott $83. Estimate $150 – 200. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 379 |
US$225.00 |
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2c Carmine, Ty. I (Scott 265). Mint N.H. with wide plate no. selvage at top, brilliant color, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate for strip of four Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1885 |
US$400.00 |
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2c Carmine, Ty. I (Scott 265). Mint N.H., radiant color on bright paper, almost perfectly centered with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2001 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $950.00), only three have graded higher Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 247 |
US$1,100.00 |
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United States 1894-95 Bureau Issues 1895 2c carmine, type II, vertical plate no. strip of eight, fairly well centered, bright color, n.h., fine-v.f. (catalogue value for singles) Cherrystone Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 201210, Lot 115 |
US$450.00 |
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2c Carmine, Ty. I (Scott 265). Jumbo perfectly balanced margins, vivid color on fresh paper, neat machine cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 2011 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo, SMQ value $800.00 as 98, unpriced in higher grades), this is the only used example to be awarded this lofty grade with none higher, a statistic that has not changed in five years Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3381 |
US$700.00 |
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1895, 2¢ carmine, type I (Scott 265), left margin plate number single, o.g., never hinged, beautiful example with oversized margins and gorgeous rich color, impressive example of this undervalued type I stamp, Extremely Fine. Scott $83. Estimate $100 – 150. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 970 |
US$130.00 |