US Stamps Values Scott #266 – 1895 2c George Washington Bureau. Page 2

1895, 2¢ carmine, type II (Scott 266), left plate number and imprint strip of 3, o.g., never hinged, extremely attractive multiple with unbelievable deep rich color, trivial natural gum skips are of little consequence, each stamp with extra large margins, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $300 for singles. Estimate price $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 973

1895, 2¢ carmine, type II (Scott 266), bottom margin plate number single, o.g., never hinged (small natural gum skips), impressive example with incredibly large margins rarely seen on this issue, a wonderfully fresh stamp with vibrant color, Extremely Fine. Scott $100. Estimate value $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 971

1895, 2¢ carmine, type II (Scott 266), group of 12 imprint and plate number strips of 3, o.g., never hinged, an extraordinary offering of extremely fresh plate number strips, all in immaculate mint condition, Fine. Scott $4,080. Estimate value $1,000 – 1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 972

1895, 2¢ carmine, type II (Scott 266), pristine fresh with vivid color, select stamp, left margin single with part imprint, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine, 2009 PF Cert for strip of 3, this being the center stamp. Scott $100. Estimate $75 – 100. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1605

1895, 2¢ carmine, type II (Scott 266), tremendous left margin part imprint single, a gorgeous perfectly centered stamp with dazzling color and sharp clear impression, o.g., stamp never hinged, very lightly hinged in selvage only; minute thin spot in the selvage only in no way affect the beauty of the Superb stamp, Extremely Fine to Superb. Scott $100. Estimate value $150 – 200. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1604

1895, 2¢ carmine, type II (Scott 266), exceptional right margin plate number single, o.g., never hinged, extremely intense color and sharp clear impression, Extremely Fine. Scott $100 Estimate value $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2012, Sale 629, Lot 257

2c Carmine, Ty. II (Scott 266). Original gum, lightly hinged, wide margins and perfect centering, bright color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98, SMQ $290.00), this is the only example to achieve this grade with only one hinged stamp higher (at 100), there are also only three Mint N.H. stamps graded 98

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 596

2c Carmine, Ty. II (Scott 266). Mint N.H., vivid fresh color, crisp paper, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ price $900.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 595

U.S.; General Issues, 1895, 2¢ Carmine, Type II, Imprint Plate Block of 6, #266. N.h. (slightly dist.), large top #126, Fine. Scott $1,000. Estimate price $140-160.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2012, Sale 92, Lot 1034

2c Carmine, Ty. II (Scott 266). Right imprint and plate no. 169 block of six, center stamps Mint N.H., others lightly hinged, brilliant color, attractive centering, Very Fine and choice, with 2000 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2011, Sale 1017, Lot 669

U.S.; General Issues, 1895, 2¢ Carmine, Type II, Pl. # Imprint Strip of 3, #266. N.h., large top #126, Fine. Scott $340. Estimate $100-120.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2011, Sale 90, Lot 1410

1895, 2¢ carmine, type II (266), precise centering, gorgeous color, flawless never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine beautiful stamp, only 4 graded higher, with 98 being the highest. SMQ value $880. Scott $100 Expertization: 2007 PSE Certificate graded XF-Sup 95.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 331, Lot 636

2c Carmine, Ty. II (Scott 266). Mint N.H., vivid color and proof-like impression, perfect centering with wide margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1895 TY. II WATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO HAVE ACHIEVED THIS EXALTED GRADE TO DATE. P.S.E. encapsulated (Superb 98, SMQ price $3,600.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date in the P.S.E. Population Report and no others share this grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 978, Lot 1082

2c Carmine, Ty. II (Scott 266). Bottom right corner selvage vertical strip of three, bottom stamp vertical crease caused by foldover causing bottom stamp to be missing perfs at right and also partly printed on the gummed side, bright color, s.e. at top, Fine, a dramatic and desirable variety, printed-on-gummed-side varieties are highly sought after in British philately

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 977, Lot 383

2c Carmine, Ty. II (Scott 266). Mint N.H. vertical block of six, fresh, small mark on pos. 5, otherwise Fine-Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 1760