Sale 968A — The Alan B. Whitman Collection, Part Two: 1870-1901 Issues

Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 14-15 April, 2009

Lot

Symbol

Photo/Description

Cat./Est. Value

Realized

317

2c Carmine, Ty. II (266). Mint N.H. with plate no. 132 at right, vivid color and proof-like impression, gorgeous centering with Jumbo margins

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1895 TY. II WATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE.

With 1998 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo). Only one stamp has graded higher to date and no others share this grade

110

1,000