Sale 989 — 2010 Rarities of the World

Sale Date — Saturday, 19 June, 2010

Category — 1870-93 Bank Note Co. Issues

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
158
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Sale 989, Lot 158, 1870-93 Bank Note Co. Issues2c Carmine, Cap on Left "2" (220a). Mint N.H., deep rich color, perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS SUPERB STAMP IS ONE OF THE FINEST MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLES OF THE 2-CENT 1890 ISSUE WITH CAP ON THE LEFT "2" IN EXISTENCE.

With 2003 and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,650.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date and only six others share this grade.

400
2,200