Sale 1297 — United States Stamps

Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 31 October-2 November, 2023

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Category — 1890-93 Issue (Scott 219-229)

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Sale 1297, Lot 362, 1890-93 Issue (Scott 219-229)

2c Carmine, Cap on Both "2"'s (220c). Mint N.H., radiant color, choice centering, slight red offset spots on gum are completely natural but for some reason noted on certificate

EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1890 2-CENT WITH CAP ON BOTH "2"'S.

Only a small percentage of 2c 1890's were printed from Plates 245 and 246, which contained the Cap on Both 2's variety. Examples in Mint N.H. condition are rare (only eight were located with Power Search), and of those surviving Mint N.H. stamps, only a handful are in high grades. With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85). Only one grades higher (at 90 ex Whitman).

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