Lot 3169
1894, 2¢ carmine lake, type I (249), perfect centering within massive margins, brilliant color and bright, crisp paper, original gum, never hinged. Post office fresh and absolutely Superb. An extraordinary jumbo gem. SMQ $10,400+.
Scott $525
AN ASTOUNDING AND PERFECT 2¢ CARMINE LAKE FIRST BUREAU ISSUE.
Expertization: 2000 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded S 98J.
This is in all likelihood the finest 2¢ lake expertized by the Philatelic Foundation. The highest grade awarded by the P.S.E. is a 95J.
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