USA (Scott 267) 1895 WASHINGTON 2¢ CARMINE TYPE III, PLATE & IMPRINT STRIP Choice top plate and imprint strip of 3 (plate #497). Exceptional centering, fresh and bright, stamps MINT never hinged, lightly hinged in top center selvage, extremely fine and attractive. Cat $48. Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 539 |
US$70.00 | |
2c Carmine, Ty. III, Imperforate (Scott 267a). Block of four, original gum, lightly hinged, large margins, few natural gum bends, Very Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 473 |
US$170.00 | |
o 1895, 2¢ carmine, type III, imperforate (267 var.), horizontal pair, large balanced margins, deep color. “Fresno Calif” duplex cancel. Extremely Fine. Estimate 1,500 – 2,000 WONDERFUL QUALITY AND THE ONLY USED IMPERF PAIR OF THE 2¢ TYPE III CERTIFIED BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION. Expertization: 1990 P.F. Certificate. Provenance: Twigg-Smith. Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2015, Sale 351, Lot 150 |
US$1,050.00 | |
2c Carmine, Ty. III (Scott 267). Mint N.H. with bottom part imprint selvage, deep shade and detailed impression on bright paper, essentially perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $950.00), only two have graded higher Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2014, Sale 1068, Lot 197 |
US$850.00 | |
2c Rose Carmine (267c), Mint N.H. with part imprint selvage at left, brilliant color, trace of fingerprint on gum VERY FINE AND CHOICE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE DIFFICULT 2-CENT ROSE CARMINE SHADE. A WONDERFUL RARITY. Brookman notes that this is the scarcest shade of the watermarked Bureau issue. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80; unpriced in SMQ). This was the first certified by P.S.E. despite the fact that the shade was first listed in Scott Catalogue in 1999. Unpriced in Scott Catalogue Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 451 |
US$3,250.00 | |
2c Carmine, Ty. III (Scott 267). Mint N.H., gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, long and full perforations, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ price $225.00), only nine have graded higher Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1057, Lot 857 |
US$450.00 | |
U.S.; General Issues, 1895, 2¢ type III on USS Oregon Spanish-American war cover, Scott #267. Tied with Mil. Sta. #1 Philippine Islands Manila Jun 9, 1899 duplex cancel, U.S.S. Oregon straight line hs. and C.L.Stephens USS Oregon Manila P.S. corner card, to Idaho, nice letter talking about coaling up, the new Captain, etc., cover badly torn at right, still scarce Naval item, Average to Fine. Estimate price $250. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 97, Lot 355 |
US$1,208.00 | |
2c Carmine, Ty. III (Scott 267). Mint N.H. top imprint and plate no. 170 block of six with wide selvage, radiant color, well-balanced margins, Very Fine and choice, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1577 |
US$1,500.00 | |
Scott #267, 2c Carmine, Ty. III, four fresh full top margin imprint and plate no. blocks of six, comprised of plate nos. 217, 218, 221 and 293, crisp and intact perforations, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine. Spink Shreves Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 142, Lot 261 |
US$230.00 | |
1895, 2¢ carmine, type III, imperf proof on stamp paper (Scott 267P), horizontal pair, o.g., lightly hinged, magnificent rich color, a select well centered multiple, Extremely Fine to Superb, only 500 issued. Scott $200. Estimate value $150 – 200. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 381 |
US$140.00 | |
2c Carmine, Ty. III (Scott 267). Mint N.H. top imprint and plate no. 838 block of six, pristine color and gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1886 |
US$120.00 | |
2c Carmine, Ty. III (Scott 267). Mint N.H., deep shade and detailed impression on bright paper, gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $900.00), only two have graded higher and only three others share this grade Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 249 |
US$1,600.00 | |
2c Carmine, Ty. III, Imperforate (Scott 267a). Mint N.H. with part imprint selvage at top, brilliant color, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1033, Lot 4153 |
US$275.00 | |
2c Carmine, Ty. III (Scott 267). Mathematically balanced wide margins, vibrant color on crisp paper, neat machine cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, an astounding stamp which has been awarded the perfect grade of Gem 100, with 2011 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ price $375.00 as 98), this is the only example to receive this desirable grade with none higher Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3382 |
US$400.00 | |
2c Pink, Ty. III (Scott 267a). Vivid color in this unmistakable shade, balanced margins, crisp impression on fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $200.00), this single example has the highest grade awarded Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3383 |
US$350.00 | |