Price of US Stamp Scott Q2: 1913 2c Parcel Post: City Carrier. Page 1

U.S.; Parcel Post, 1913, 2¢ Carmine Rose, #Q2, n.h., Grade 98 Superb, PSAG (2015) cert. Scott Stamp Values $575, only 2 other in “98”, 1 at “98J” . Estimate value $280-300.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2015, Sale 106, Lot 2176

USA (Q2a) 1913 CITY CARRIER 2? LAKE ERROR, BLOCK Possibly UNIQUE block of 4 with deep lake color. Virtually all are found off-center, as all known examples are from same sheet. Original gum, previously hinged. Scott value for F-VF singles, with no premium for block. This is the only block we’ve seen. Some perf separations at left. Cat value $7000.

Regency-Superior, Nov 2014, Sale 108, Lot 1581

Parcel Post, 1913, 2¢ carmine rose (Scott Q2), o.g., never hinged, sensational example with exquisite rich color and finely etched impression, Extremely Fine to Superb, 2007 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP-95 (1 of 29 at this grade, with 24 others grading higher). SMQ $275 in the grade of XF-SUP-95. Scott $13. Estimate value $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 653, Lot 2327

Scott Q2, 1913 2c Carmine rose,the epitome of perfection in centering amid jumbo balanced margins, vivid color makes this an especially stunning example; 2013 PSE graded Jumbo Gem 100J certificate; one of just two parcel post used singles (the other a 15c) to achieve this lofty grade (SMQ $340 for grade 98, unpriced for 100 or 100J) 

H.R. Harmer, May 2014, Sale 3005, Lot 1432

*    1913, 2¢ carmine rose (Scott Q2), absolutely perfectly centered, rich color, original gum, never hinged, simply Superb, SMQ price $600 (photo). $13 Expertization: 2002 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded Superb 98.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 711

Scott #Q2, 2c Parcel Post, choice centering within extravagantly large margins, deep radiant color and a striking prooflike impression, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 2013 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ value $275.00 for 95 and $600.00 for 98).

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 146, Lot 534

U.S.; Parcel Post, 1913, 2¢ Carmine Rose, #Q2. N.h. (encapsulated), Grade 95 Extremely Fine to Superb free conversion to paper certificate available for this lot, PSE (2003) slab. Scott Stamp Values $250. Estimate $120-140.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jan 2013, Sale 96, Lot 729

Parcel Post, 1913, 2¢ carmine rose (Scott Q2), top margin plate number single, o.g., never hinged, impressive stamp with vibrant rich shade, a beauty, Extremely Fine. Scott $15. Estimate value $75 – 100.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 1788

Scott #Q2, 2c Parcel Post, highly select used single, especially well centered within lavishly large margins, lovely bright color, unusually light cancel, extremely fine; 2012 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ price $100.00 for 95 and $340.00 for 98); the only example to grade 95J, with just one grading higher.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2012, Sale 140, Lot 387

Parcel Post, 1913, 2¢ carmine rose (Q2), exceptionally well centered within large balanced margins, strong color, o.g., never hinged, particularly fresh and Superb, SSV $600. Scott $15 Expertization: 2011 P.F. Certificate, graded Superb 98.

Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 612

2c Parcel Post (Scott Q2). Mint N.H. with bottom plate no. 6181 selvage, gorgeous Jumbo margins and almost perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, P.S.E. encapsulated (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ $300.00 as 95, $675.00 as 98)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 2415

2c Parcel Post (Scott Q2). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and perfect centering, brilliant color on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, a stunning stamp, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $625.00 as 98), only one has graded higher to date

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 1000, Lot 1296

2c Parcel Post (Scott Q2). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and precise centering, vivid color on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo, SMQ $625.00 as 98, unpriced in higher grade)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 1000, Lot 1295

Parcel Post, 1913, 2¢ carmine rose (Q2), perfectly centered and post office fresh, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine. SMQ $625. Scott $15 Expertization: 2002 PF and 2004 PSE Certificates, the latter graded Superb 98.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 333, Lot 4032

2c Parcel Post (Scott Q2). Mint N.H. with bottom plate no. 6181 selvage, gorgeous Jumbo margins and almost perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ $235.00 as 95, $620.00 as 98)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2010, Sale 992, Lot 2660