Sale 1298 — The Nathanael Greene Collection of Outstanding United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 8 November, 2023
Category — 1912-19 Issues (Scott 405-547)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2061
2c Carmine (519). Mint N.H., deep rich color on post office fresh paper, outstanding centering with wide margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN EXCEPTIONALLY CHOICE MINT NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT PERF 11 DOUBLE-LINE WATERMARKED ISSUE, SCOTT 519. A RARE STAMP IN SUCH HIGH QUALITY.
This stamp was created in 1917 when a small excess supply of the imperforate Scott 344 was returned by the New York City post office to the Bureau for credit. Rather than issue the credit, the Bureau perforated the sheets and returned them to the New York City post office for public sale.
With 2018 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95). Only four grade higher (all at 98).
900
3,000