2c Lake (406c). Mint N.H., deep rich color and detailed impression, wide margins

VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1912 2-CENT LAKE. VERY FEW ARE KNOWN, ESPECIALLY IN MINT NEVER-HINGED CONDITION. A PHENOMENAL RARITY.

Through an error at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, a small quantity of this stamp was erroneously printed using the inks in use at the time for the Postage Due issues.

Ex Dr. Killien and "Golden Oak". With 2001 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (VF 80; SMQ $4,500.00). This is the only P.S.E. graded example of this issue. The P.F. has certified only a block of four and one other single in Mint N.H. condition. They have also certified only three hinged and one used.

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