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. III (267). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering, vibrant color and detailed impression on bright white paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SPECTACULAR MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1895 TYPE III WATERMARKED ISSUE, WITH THE PERFECT GRADE OF GEM 100 FROM P.S.E.
With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $2,250.00). This is the highest grade awarded by P.S.E. to a Scott 267 in any condition. Only one other Mint N.H. stamp has equaled it
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1,900
