Sale 1209 — United States Stamps

Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 22-23 October, 2019

Category — 1890-93 Issue (Scott 219-229)

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1175
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Sale 1209, Lot 1175, 1890-93 Issue (Scott 219-229)2c Carmine, Cap on Left "2" (220a). Mint N.H., outstanding centering with Jumbo margins, bright shade on post office fresh paper

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1890 ISSUE WITH CAP OVER THE LEFT "2", GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.

With 1992 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $3,600.00). This is the highest grade awarded to an unused Scott 220a in any gum category and it is shared by no others

425
7,500