Sale 1096 — The Robert R. Hall Collection of Outstanding United States Stamps

Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 28-30 April, 2015

Category — 1890-93 Issue (Scott 219-229)

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
386
nhbl
Sale 1096, Lot 386, 1890-93 Issue (Scott 219-229)2c Carmine, Cap on Left "2" (220a). Mint N.H. bottom imprint, plate no. 235 and letter "T T" block of twelve, each stamp shows the variety, intense color and impression, intact perfs at top, numerous intact perf discs

VERY FINE-EXTREMELY FINE. A RARE AND DESIRABLE MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF THE 1890 2-CENT CARMINE, WITH EACH STAMP SHOWING CAP ON THE LEFT "2".

The Scott Catalogue does not list the Cap on "2" plate variety in plate block form. Scott Retail as singles.

5,100
9,500