Sale 910 — The Scarsdale Collection, Part 1: Columbian and Later Issues
Sale Date — Friday, 21 April, 2006
Category — Later Issues (Scott 631 to 657)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
137
2c Carmine, Ty. II (634A). Mint N.H. with bottom left corner plate no., deep rich color on bright paper, beautifully centered with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE NUMBER SINGLE OF THE 2-CENT TYPE II WASHINGTON ISSUE, SCOTT 634A. THIS IS THE FINEST EXAMPLE OF SCOTT 634A WE HAVE EVER OFFERED.
By his own recollection, the owner has upgraded this stamp at least four times. A review of our computerized records indicates that this is the finest example we have ever offered. The next closest, a single with selvage at right, realized $3,250 hammer in our Sale 902 (lot 907)
With 2002 P.F. certificate
625
9,500