Sale 972 — The Laila Collection of United States Stamps
Sale Date — Monday-Tuesday, 27-28 April, 2009
Category — Postage Due (J)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3419
2c Deep Brown, Special Printing (J9). Full original gum, h.r., choice centering, intense color and proof-like impression on bright paperEXTREMELY FINE. THIS SUPERB STAMP IS ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE RARE 2-CENT POSTAGE DUE SPECIAL PRINTING.
As noted in the description of lot 3418, the reported sale figures for the 1c, 2c and 3c Postage Due Special Printings probably include orders filled with regular stamps. The 2c is one of the rarest of the set, especially in this sound and centered original-gum condition.
Ex Drucker. With 1984 and 2002 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates
20,000
15,500