Sale 973 — 2009 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Saturday, 13 June, 2009
Category — 1890-93 Issue
2c Carmine, Cap on Left "2" (220a). Mint N.H., deep rich color, perfectly centered with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS SUPERB STAMP IS UNQUESTIONABLY ONE OF THE FINEST MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLES OF THE 2-CENT 1890 ISSUE WITH CAP ON THE LEFT "2" IN EXISTENCE.
P.S.E. encapsulated (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $5,050.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date and only five others share this grade.
5c Chocolate (223). Mint N.H. top imprint, plate no. 47 and letter "I" block of ten, rich color and proof-like impressionEXTREMELY FINE AND VERY RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF THE 5-CENT 1890 ISSUE.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate. Scott Retail as hinged
30c Black (228). Mint N.H., intense shade and proof-like impression on bright paper, unusually choice centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1890 ISSUE.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $12,700.00). Only three have graded higher to date and only five others share this grade.
90c Orange (229). Mint N.H., vibrant color as fresh as the day it was printed, wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1890 ISSUE. SCARCE IN SUCH PRISTINE CONDITION.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $5,450.00)