Sale 1251 — The John B. Field Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 2-3 March, 2022
Category — 1882-88 American Bank Note Company Issue (Scott 205-218)
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2c Pale Red Brown, Special Printing (211B). Mint N.H. with bottom right corner selvage, perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins, radiant colorEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS EASILY ONE OF THE FINEST MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLES OF THE 2-CENT 1883 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE FROM THE SHEET-CORNER POSITION.
With 1984 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $6,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only one other. The other is from the top left corner selvage position and was last offered by us in our 2010 Rarities sale.
1,000
5,000