Sale 1138 — The Hanover Collection of Superb-Quality U.S. Stamps, Part 2
Sale Date — Thursday, 6 October, 2016
Category — 1902-1908 Issue (Scott 301-319c)
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2c Carmine, Coil (322). Lightly hinged, intense shade and impression, perfectly centered with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE 1908 2-CENT HORIZONTAL COIL, SCOTT 322. THIS MAGNIFICENT STAMP IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E., WHICH IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
Issued on July 31, 1908, and intended only to be used by private vending machine companies, Scott 322 is only known with the Die II widened line at lower left.
Ex Hollowbush. Small backstamp and signed in pencil. With 1955 and 2003 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, Superb 98; SMQ $15,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded and only one other shares it.
7,000
12,500