Sale 989 — 2010 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Saturday, 19 June, 2010
Category — 1870-93 Bank Note Co. Issues
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
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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 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
