Sale 1199 — Gem-Quality United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 1-2 May, 2019
Category — 1895 Watermarked Bureau Issue (Scott 264-278)
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2c Carmine, Ty. II (266). Mint N.H., vivid color and proof-like impression, essentially perfect centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1895 TYPE II WATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
Ex "Beverly Hills". With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $4,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded by P.S.E. to a Mint N.H. Scott 266 and it is shared by only five others
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2,500
