Lot 2059
1894, $2 bright blue (262), beautifully centered within large margins, rich color and a finely etched impression, full fresh never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine. SMQ $20,800.
Scott $8,750
WITH ITS STUNNING COLOR AND OUTSTANDING CENTERING, THIS EXAMPLE IS IN THE FINEST OBTAINABLE QUALITY AND IS THE HIGHEST GRADED BY THE PSE, A DISTINCTION IT SHARES WITH ONLY ONE OTHER EXAMPLE.
Expertization: 1984 & 1995 PF and 2004 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
The $2 First Bureau Issue is on the those stamps one despairs of ever locating in this superb, never hinged quality, especially given the dreadful job performed by the Bureau when perforating these first issues. This example will be a cornerstone for the collector who wishes to assemble a superlative set.
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| Realized $12,500 |
