Sale 978 — The Beverly Hills Collection of Outstanding United States Stamps
Sale Date — Friday, 4 December, 2009
Category — 1870-88 Bank Note Issues
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1049
2c Red Brown (210). Mint N.H., brilliant color, perfectly centered with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1883 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE.
P.S.E. encapsulated (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $3,250.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded to date and the only example to achieve this grade. The next-highest grade for a Mint N.H. stamp is a 95.
130
2,000