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 2c Carmine (519). Mint N.H., deep rich color on
bright paper, gorgeous centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT PERF 11 DOUBLE-LINE WATERMARKED ISSUE, SCOTT 519. A RARE STAMP IN SUCH SUPERB CONDITION. This stamp was created in 1917
when a small excess supply of the imperforate Scott 344 was returned by the New York City post office to the Bureau for credit. Rather than issue the credit, the Bureau perforated the sheets and returned them to the New York City post office for
public sale. With 2014 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,400.00). Only four have graded higher (all at 98) and only five others share this grade.
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$ 850.00
SOLD for $2,600.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 $5.00 Deep Green & Black (524). Mint N.H., wide
and exceptionally well-balanced margins, lovely rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2015 P.F. (XF-Superb 95) and 2002 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,000.00)
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$ 360.00
SOLD for $1,100.00
Will close during Public Auction |
