2c Carmine, Cap on Left "2" (220a). Full bottom right imprint, plate no. 248 and letter "V V" block of twelve, each stamp shows the variety, original gum, two stamps lightly hinged, others Mint N.H., radiant color on bright paper, choice centering throughout, one stamp tiny natural gum skip

VERY FINE-EXTREMELY FINE. A RARE AND DESIRABLE PLATE BLOCK OF THE 1890 2-CENT CARMINE, WITH EACH STAMP SHOWING CAP ON THE LEFT "2".

We have offered only one other plate block of this variety since keeping computerized records.

Ex Wampler. Scott Catalogue lists a plate block of ten, but not one of twelve. Scott Retail as plate block of ten and two Mint N.H. singles

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