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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Sale 1199, Lot 1349, 1895 Watermarked Bureau Issue (Scott 264-278)2c Carmine, Ty. III (267). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering, vibrant color and detailed impression on bright white paper

EXTREMELY 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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