Sale 1061 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday, 19 November, 2013
Category — 1890-93 Issue (Scott 219D-229)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3648
2c Carmine, Cap on Both "2"'s (220c). Rich color, machine cancel positioned so that the characteristics of the variety are clearly visible, perfect centering with unusually wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, according to Brookman the varieties were caused by a breakdown of the metal of the transfer roll, only one plate of the dozens used contains a combination of both varieties (Plate 246), with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $1,250.00 as 98), this is the highest grade awarded and the only example to achieve it
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1,200
