Sale 1199 — Gem-Quality United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 1-2 May, 2019
Category — 1912-15 Washington-Franklin Issue (Scott 405-461)
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1469
2c Rose Red, Ty. I, Pink Back (425 var). Mint N.H., exceptional centering with Jumbo margins, vivid color with the clear aniline ink pink tinge visible on gum side, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $400.00 as normal), only three grade higher than this example and only three others share this grade, we are not sure how many of those might be "Pink Backs"
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