Lot 376
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1898, $2 Trans-Miss. (293), precisely centered with ample, beautifully balanced margins, rich color and a light double oval registry cancel; fresh and choice, Extremely Fine to Superb. SMQ $8,500. Scott $1,100
WITH ITS COMBINATION OF CENTERING, COLOR, AND BRIGHT CANCEL, THIS USED EXAMPLE WOULD BE VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO IMPROVE UPON; ONE OF JUST FIVE $2 TRANS-MISSISSIPPIS TO RECEIVE A PSE 95 WITH NOT A SINGLE EXAMPLE GRADED HIGHER.
Expertization: 1997 PF and 2009 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF-Sup 95.
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Realized $5,000 |