Sale 1159 — 2017 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Tuesday, 27 June, 2017
Category — 1910-22 Washington-Franklin Issues (Scott 389-539)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
250
2c Carmine Rose, Ty. II, Rotary Perf 11 x 10 (539). Barest trace of hinging in top left corner (earlier certificate states Mint N.H.), rich color and sharp impression, balanced margins and choice centeringVERY FINE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE ROTARY-PRESS WASTE ISSUE. AN EXCEEDINGLY DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND WITH ANYTHING APPROACHING EXTREMELY FINE CENTERING.
With 1995 (as Mint N.H.) and 2006 P.F. certificates (VF-XF 85). By way of comparison, the P.S.E. Population Report does not list an example graded above VF 80 in any gum condition
2,700
4,250