Sale 1278 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 21-23 March, 2023
Category — 1894-98 Bureau Issues (Scott 246-284)
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2c Carmine, Ty. II (266). Mint N.H. with top part imprint selvage, vivid color and proof-like impression, essentially perfect centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1895 TYPE II WATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY THE P.F.
With copy of 2021 P.F. certificate for a strip of three. With 2022 P.F. certificate as this single (Superb 98). This is the highest grade awarded by the P.F. By way of comparison, Superb 98 is also the highest grade awarded by P.S.E.
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