Sale 978 — The Beverly Hills Collection of Outstanding United States Stamps
Sale Date — Friday, 4 December, 2009
Category — 1894-98 Bureau Issues
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1082
2c Carmine, Ty. II (266). Mint N.H., vivid color and proof-like impression, perfect centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1895 TY. II WATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO HAVE ACHIEVED THIS EXALTED GRADE TO DATE.
P.S.E. encapsulated (Superb 98; SMQ $3,600.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date in the P.S.E. Population Report and no others share this grade.
100
2,300