Sale 1187 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 25 July, 2018
Category — 1912-14 Washington-Franklin Issue (Scott 405-423)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
570
2c Lake (406c). Mint N.H., deep rich color and detailed impression, wide marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1912 2-CENT LAKE. VERY FEW ARE KNOWN.
Through an error at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, a small quantity of this stamp was erroneously printed using the inks in use at the time for the Postage Due issues.
Ex Killien and "Golden Oak". With 2001 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (VF 80; SMQ $4,500.00). This is the only P.S.E. graded example of this issue.
3,750
4,750
