Sale 1034 — The Merlin Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 28-29 November, 2012
Category — 1895-98 Bureau Issues (Scott 264-284)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
248
2c Carmine, Ty. II (266). Original gum, very lightly hinged, brilliant color, mathematically perfect centering, long and full perforations, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $290.00 as 98), this is the highest grade awarded to this Scott number in any category (the highest Mint N.H. is 98) and it is the only example to achieve this grade
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350