Sale 973 — 2009 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Saturday, 13 June, 2009
Category — 1890-93 Issue
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2c Carmine, Cap on Left "2" (220a). Mint N.H., deep rich color, perfectly centered with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS SUPERB STAMP IS UNQUESTIONABLY ONE OF THE FINEST MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLES OF THE 2-CENT 1890 ISSUE WITH CAP ON THE LEFT "2" IN EXISTENCE.
P.S.E. encapsulated (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $5,050.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date and only five others share this grade.
425
3,000
